Senior Electrical Engineer - Military Veterans

Position Information

Posting date 10/09/2024

Closing date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number 1125908

Position Title Senior Electrical Engineer

Department this Position Reports to Engineering and Utilities

Hiring Range Minimum Please inquire

Hiring Range Maximum Please inquire

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position
Hanover, NH

Remote Work Eligibility? Hybrid

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months. NA

Is this a grant funded position? No

Position Purpose
The Engineering Office provides high-quality engineering services for a wide range of projects and clients. Responsibilities include working with Project Managers on in-house design and renovation projects, working with facilities shops on system upgrades, improvements, replacements, and O&M procedures, assisting with design and analysis of energy efficiency projects, and providing review and technical oversight of projects designed by outside consultants. The Senior Electrical Engineer will perform design reviews, field investigations, existing systems assessment, electrical, lighting and lighting control system design and layout, equipment selection and specification, drafting, code review, calculations including spreadsheet analyses and use of engineering software, writing control system sequences of operation, construction administration, and commissioning services.

This position plays a key role in Dartmouth's Decarbonization Program https://decarbonization.dartmouth.edu/ , which is a multi-year design and construction program to transition Dartmouth's heating systems from burning oil to heat our campus to utilizing electricity-driven heat pump/ geo-exchange systems to heat our campus.

Dartmouth facilities include over 6.5 million square feet of space in 165 buildings, serving over 5,900 students and 4,000 faculty and staff in a variety of academic, research, administrative, athletic, and residential spaces.

Description
This position plays a key role in Dartmouth's Decarbonization Program https://decarbonization.dartmouth.edu/ , which is a multi-year design and construction program to transition Dartmouth's heating systems from burning oil to heat our campus to utilizing electricity-driven heat pump/ geo-exchange systems to heat our campus. Dartmouth's President Beilock has committed to spending over $500 million on this effort over the next five years to help meet Dartmouth's carbon reduction goal of 60% reduction by 2030. Our decarbonization plan includes utilizing low-carbon, renewable energy and smart grid technologies to decarbonize and improve the resiliency of our campus electrical infrastructure.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in electrical or architectural engineering technology, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten plus years of supervised electrical design and drafting with an MEP consulting firm, or the equivalent.
• Registered Professional Electrical Engineer in New Hampshire, or the ability to become registered in New Hampshire within one year.
• Familiarity with all aspects of low voltage (480 V or less) electrical design, including calculations and field experience. Experience with fire alarm and network communications systems a plus. Experience with higher voltage (4160 V to 13.2 kV) systems a plus.
• Experience with energy efficient lighting and electrical system design and control strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems associated with the operation and maintenance of electrical systems and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• High level of proficiency with AutoCAD drafting software. Proficiency with 3D drafting software such as Revit is a plus.
• Knowledge of low-carbon renewable energy system designs and smart grid technologies such as photovoltaics, wind turbines, batteries, electrical vehicle chargers, load shedding, fuel cells, etc. a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Detail oriented self-starter with good interpersonal and decision making skills.
• Ability to relate well with a diverse group of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups.
• Strong service orientation and a demonstrated desire to continually improve the service and operations of an organization

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Celia G Johnson

Department Contact Phone Number Celia.G.Johnson@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Engineering Design Manager, Matthew Cilley

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Preferred, but not required

Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has retained Goodwin Recruiting to assist in the search for the Senior Electrical Engineer. A representative from Goodwin Recruiting may reach out to candidates directly.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy