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University of Missouri-Columbia · 17 hours ago

Managing Engineer – Electrical

Columbia, MO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $140K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking a Managing Engineer in Electrical to support the MU Energy Management team. This role involves providing engineering support for utility production systems, project engineering for repairs, and ensuring compliance with industry standards while overseeing the operation of electrical systems.

Education

Diversity & Inclusion

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide engineering support for proper operation and repair of utility production electrical and control system equipment that supports the operation of the MU Power Plant, Chiller Plants and Water Wells

Provide project engineering support for repair projects of electrical and process control systems. Ensure repairs meet codes, standards, and best practices

Provide planning and scheduling for equipment outages minimizing the impact to utility production

Work with Architect/Engineering consultants on capital project designs

Prepare capital plans for future renovations and equipment replacements

Provide engineering designs for repairs or modifications of process control and auxiliary electrical systems

Ensure proper interface between electrical, mechanical and process control equipment

Analyze potential engineering solutions using experience, judgments and precedence, providing input and recommendations

Coordinate and complete electrical system studies including fault current, coordination and arc flash analysis

Maintain inventory of necessary electrical spare parts

Develop specifications and procure electrical and process control parts and equipment including breakers, motors, variable frequency drives, motor control centers

Inspect or direct the inspection of electrical equipment, utilizing diagnostic tools as required

Oversee electrical equipment calibration, testing, maintenance and repair including equipment associated with emissions monitoring

Work with maintenance supervisors and process control technicians to ensure instruments readings are accurate and reliable

Coordinate with utility computing staff for the operation, maintenance and expansion of process control networking

Assist the utility computing staff to ensure HMI equipment is functional and maintained

Assist operations staff with new or repaired equipment start-up and commissioning

Support maintenance supervisors to prioritize and manage workload

Provide technical advice to operations and maintenance supervisors in planning preventive and corrective work

Support frontline employees with technical expertise in troubleshooting and solving problems

Work with outside contractors during construction to ensure utility production needs are met

Work with engineers in project management and design services as needed for the success of the operation

Assist in the development and writing of plant operational procedures and policies

Provide supervision of Process Control and Electrical assigned staff

Promote and enforce plant safety and all safety programs including LOTO & Arc Flash

Correct safety deficiencies

Maintain and update records of plant electrical systems, including maintenance and inspections

Utilize electronic work order system

Assist with record keeping and reporting as necessary, and assigned

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)Electrical system maintenanceInstrumentationProcess controlsWiring diagrams interpretationNECNFPA 70E knowledgeElectrical systems knowledgeTechnical adviceSafety programs enforcementProject management

Required

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Licensure or certification may be required

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent accredited engineering discipline with comparable knowledge and experience

Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain PE registration

Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: Electrical system maintenance, including motor control centers, motor starters, variable frequency drives, and electric motors up to 400 HP

Instrumentation and process controls

Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, P&ID drawings, and one-line/three-line electrical diagrams

Experienced with NEC and NFPA 70E

Working knowledge of electrical systems operating at 13,800V, 480V, and 120/208V

Familiarity with power generation, steam production, and chilled water systems

Knowledge of SKM and CYME software analysis tools

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans

Retirement

Paid time off

Short- and long-term disability

Paid parental leave

Paid caregiver leave

Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses

Company

University of Missouri-Columbia

We are Mizzou! Our distinct mission, as Missouri's only state-supported member of the Association of American Universities, is to provide all Missourians the benefits of a world-class research university.

Founded in 2011

Columbia, Missouri, USA

10001+ employees

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