University of Minnesota · 1 month ago
Senior Engineer Supervisor - Electrical
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
8+ years expThe University of Minnesota is a large public research university located in the Twin Cities. They are seeking a Senior Engineer Supervisor - Electrical to oversee the operations and maintenance of electrical distribution systems and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
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Responsibilities
Supervise the University Electrical Utilities trade crew; Monitor and direct operations and maintenance activities of crew. Collaborate with general foreperson, trade foreperson, and utility planner. Resource craft trade members as necessary to balance the labor workforce to workload
Maintain compliance with safety equipment inspection schedules
Ensure the preventive maintenance program advances as equipment and their requirements change
Responsible for all electrical equipment falling under the jurisdiction of Energy Management
Oversee the relationship between asset management platforms, such as EAM and GIS
Coordinating building outages
Assist with long-range planning to help the University economically comply with applicable codes and standards and protect its assets
Develop, implement and maintain policies and procedures as necessary to ensure compliance with all federal, state and local codes (building, fire, environmental, etc.), as well as University policies
Administer approved operations and maintenance budgets
Oversee and implement the Electric Utilities SOP library
Coordinate material and equipment procurement for maintenance needs
Oversee service and procurement contracts
Proactively investigate infrastructure problems and/or coordinate and review similar work by outside resources and independently develop engineering solutions. Provide technical support to those responsible for the repair, maintenance, and operation of electric utility infrastructure
Develop maintenance standards for electrical equipment
Develop and prepare designs of minimal complexity for in-house construction projects and prepare cost estimates to complete the work
Support design review to ensure conformity with work/operational practices. Review the impact of new designs on existing utility systems. Review ongoing and completed projects to ensure adherence to University quality requirements. Direct project design concerns to University project leaders and/or correspond directly with consultants, contractors and service providers
Assist in scheduling necessary outages to support capital projects
Qualification
Required
Graduate from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree and at least eight years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in operations, maintenance, design, technical evaluation, and project review activities in the areas of electrical power distribution and electrical equipment
A minimum of six years of supervisory experience, preferably in facilities engineering and/or maintenance
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology
Prior experience working in a university, hospital, electric utility, or other large, multi-building campus setting
Demonstrated ability to supervise electrical trades in operation and maintenance of medium and low voltage distribution systems, renewables, and emergency generators, as well as collaborate with technically skilled staff
Proven ability to maintain safety and operational performance standards
Experience utilizing asset management software including GIS, SCADA systems, EAM, and/or a CMMS
Competent developing new and advancing existing preventive maintenance programs
Proficient skill in preparing sketches and drawings with the use of AutoCAD
Proven skill in Microsoft Office and Google suite
Understanding of digital communication, presentation, and filing systems
Ability to listen well and exercise reasonable judgement in application and interpretation of construction standards and building code requirements
Demonstrated ability to lead change and to gain support and commitment from others
Ability to work collaboratively with others in diverse roles to address and resolve problems
Highly developed written (including technical writing), verbal, interpersonal and persuasion skills with both internal and external parties
Ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple tasks, resolve problems, negotiate solutions, identify and analyze unit and departmental priorities to ensure work efforts and resources are employed appropriately
Ability to balance multiple work demands and to thrive in a changing environment
Benefits
Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
University HSA contributions
Disability and employer-paid life insurance
Employee wellbeing program
Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
Financial counseling services
Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
Company
University of Minnesota
University of Minnesota is an educational institution that offers master's and doctoral degrees in medicine, law, and engineering fields.
10001+ employees
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$97.08MKey Investors
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