Electrical Designer
University of Wisconsin-Madison: Division of Facilities Planning & Management
Madison, WI
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on November 25, 2022
JOB SUMMARY
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of the UW-Madison campus in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities. FP&M works behind the scenes to coordinate campus planning, manage design and construction, maintain and operate buildings and grounds, supply utility services, ensure health and safety, and provide parking and transportation services.
The Electrical Designer will play an important role in working with other members of the Architects & Engineers group to provide excellent customer service and project completion. This role works with the in-house design group as well as trades folks on campus to renovate spaces and be the subject matter expert for the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides engineering expertise in designing Institution facilities, including buildings and physical plant infrastructure to ensure the Institution is meeting regulatory and professional engineering standards.
Required
Certificate of Registration as a licensed Designer of Engineered Systems as outlined by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Default.aspx
QUALIFICATIONS
Electricians license plus the ability to obtain Electrical Designer license within one (1) year OR two (2) years experience as a licensed designer of electrical systems
SALARY
Minimum $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $80,000 annually but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurance and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
The Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of the UW-Madison campus in support of the university's education, research, and outreach activities. FP&M works behind the scenes to coordinate campus planning, manage design and construction, maintain and operate buildings and grounds, supply utility services, ensure health and safety, and provide parking and transportation services.
The Electrical Designer will play an important role in working with other members of the Architects & Engineers group to provide excellent customer service and project completion. This role works with the in-house design group as well as trades folks on campus to renovate spaces and be the subject matter expert for the team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides engineering expertise in designing Institution facilities, including buildings and physical plant infrastructure to ensure the Institution is meeting regulatory and professional engineering standards.
- 25% Assesses, designs, modifies, and constructs institution facilities utilizing engineering techniques and best practices
- 20% Monitors, interprets, communicates, and applies all established building codes, policies, and procedures
- 20% Liaises facility construction plans with internal and external stakeholders and vendors, and provides engineering guidance and recommendations to align with strategic facility planning
- 15% Serves as a subject matter expert to unit leadership regarding engineering technology, design, methodology, and execution for varying facilities projects
- 5% Perform cost estimating on a per-element, -assembly, and/or -square foot basis utilizing conventional estimating tools
- 5% Acts as a design team lead on a per-project basis to ensure project delivery is coordinated, budget sensitive, timely and customer-focused
- 5% Performs system capacity & utilization studies and condition inventories for customers when requested
- 5% Seeks opportunities to incorporate sustainability into design work
Required
Certificate of Registration as a licensed Designer of Engineered Systems as outlined by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services: https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Default.aspx
QUALIFICATIONS
Electricians license plus the ability to obtain Electrical Designer license within one (1) year OR two (2) years experience as a licensed designer of electrical systems
SALARY
Minimum $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The starting salary for the position is $80,000 annually but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurance and savings accounts; retirement benefits.
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.