Department
CAPITAL PLANNING (UA-UART-IUBLA)
Department Information
The Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) mission is to create a physical environment that fosters success. We plan, create, maintain, and preserve Indiana University's beautiful, functional, and sustainable campuses. A unit within CPF, Engineering Services provides engineering solutions for IU campuses, our team of licensed engineers and skilled systems designers provides mechanical and electrical engineering services and handles special engineering projects for all IU campuses. Engineering Services also provides technical consulting and support for other divisions within Capital Projects.
Our staff members are our most valuable asset. Each individual is a team member who contributes to the decision-making process. We seek creative and innovative solutions to meet our customers needs. We set high service standards, and we reward superior effort and results. We promote the personal growth of our staff through education and training.
At CPF, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are inseparable from our mission to create campuses and communities that keep our faculty, staff and students feeling safe, supported and included. CPF cares about each individual and the unique background and capabilities they bring to our team. It is through these diverse experiences and perspectives that we will thrive in the future as a team that actively represents Indiana University's commitment to diversity and equity.
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Participates in departmental project teams and other duties as assigned by leadership.
- Reviews design documents for compliance with University Standards.
- Provides technical support to the Facility Maintenance teams at various university campuses.
- Develops project scope and budgets in a timely manner.
- Manages projects with outside consultants and in-house design from initial conception to completion for all university campuses and other properties.
- Communicates with University Staff and Faculty, outside consultants, vendors, contractors, Facility Maintenance teams and other members of the Capital Planning and Facilities team.
- Prepares design documents (plans and specifications) for electrical systems.
- Researches and interprets current state and federal codes and design standards as well as university standards.
- Makes decisions based on the proper application of these standards using knowledge and expertise to all design concepts and renovations.
- Manages assigned projects and sees through to completion.
- Prepares project cost estimates.
- Provides technical guidance to colleagues and staff across campuses.
- Provides assistance in design/procurement/maintenance of IU communication systems as requested.
- Directs, coordinates, and administers the activities of the Electrical Engineering division.
- Provides guidance to staff on priority-setting and strategy development.
- Monitors performance for accuracy and completeness.
- Reviews design work performed by in-house staff.
- Ensures staff are properly trained to monitor compliance with state and federal regulations; university policy and guidelines; safety and OSHA compliance, departmental objectives, goals, processes, and procedures.
- Participates in on-site inspections and project start-ups.
- Examines buildings for code compliance.
- Consults on high-voltage systems.
- Assists the utility department to resolve high-voltage issues.
- Responds to power outages if requested.
- Helps troubleshoot problems.
- Assists in long-range planning and budgeting.
- Periodically updates the electrical design standards.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
Required
- 5 years electrical engineering experience in an institutional or consulting engineering setting including: design, cost preparation, project management, troubleshooting high and low voltage systems
Required
- Possesses a valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) License Upon Date of Hire
Required
- Knowledge and application of all related codes including: national fire codes, ADA requirements, Indiana building and electrical codes, NEC standards.
- Knowledge and application of all IU standards governing architectural, electrical and CAD standards preferred
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Ability to operate a computer, knowledge of Microsoft Office, CADD, Excel, lighting design software, generator-sizing software; volt meter; load recorder; etc., and building codes application required
- Knowledge and application of all IU standards governing architectural, electrical and CAD standards
- Knowledge of Federal and State of Indiana Codes
- Experience with Medium Voltage (Above 480V) Distribution Systems
- Knowledge of arc flash and electrical safe work practices
- Capability of managing multiple projects and establishing priorities among those projects to meet deadlines
Working Conditions / Demands
This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
This is an in-person position
Bloomington, Indiana
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
- Multiple plan options for medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
- Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
- Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
- Additional supplemental retirement plan options
- Tuition benefit for IU classes
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Job Classification
Career Level: Advanced
FLSA: Exempt
Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility
Job Family: Engineering
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
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