Rice University · 4 hours ago
Senior Electrical Engineer, Engineering Services
Facilities 1700 Rice Blvd., Entrance 23, Houston, TX, 77005, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expRice University is ranked among the nation’s top 20 universities and is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to provide technical expertise for campus electrical systems and projects. This role involves collaboration with project managers and external consultants to ensure code compliance and the sustainable operation of campus facilities.
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Responsibilities
Define design criteria, scope definition and justification, and develop design concepts for all University projects
Develop feasibility analyses for all new projects
Provide engineering evaluation and review of all design documents, specifications, and special requirements for projects from design through construction administration phases
Coordinate with Rice personnel as required on technical issues
Provide technical guidance and issue resolution on all projects
Participate in the selection of engineering design professionals and coordinate with them regarding Rice’s Design Standards throughout the design process
Provide consultation on the operation and maintenance of building systems
Collaborate with estimators to ensure appropriate electrical costs are captured and project budgets are met
Develop a strong knowledge of Rice's Design Standards and participate in improving those standards and driving innovative solutions
Complete special projects as the primary project manager through management of project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, as required
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering
4+ years of experience as a design engineer in either higher education, healthcare, or as a facilities engineer
Licensed Electrical Professional Engineer
Experience with district energy plant systems, higher education, or healthcare electrical design projects
Effective written, presentation, and verbal communication—especially in communicating technical issues to a wide variety of audiences
Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering disciplines
Knowledge in technical discipline/domain needed to deliver projects
Experience that includes project management on building and infrastructure projects
Must exhibit resilience, diplomacy, influence, relationship-building, and problem-solving skills in a variety of situations
Knowledgeable about building codes and specifications
Collaborative and optimistic personality
Highly team- and quality-oriented
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
Preferred
8 years of experience as a design engineer in either higher education, healthcare, or as a facilities engineer
Experience working in a context with regular exposure to facility equipment
Experience with energy-efficient or LEED-certified systems
Experience with project management information systems
Experience with office and construction productivity software (Microsoft, Adobe, Procore, etc.)
Company
Rice University
Rice University is a private research university that focuses on providing undergraduate education services.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$80.9MKey Investors
National Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUS Department of Energy
2024-09-19Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $18M
2023-07-27Grant
Leadership Team
Ken Medlock
James A Baker III and Susan G Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics
Kyle Judah
Executive Director, Liu Idea Lab for Innovation & Entrepreneurship (Lilie)
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