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UNC Finance and Operations

Senior Electrical Engineer

UNC Finance and Operations, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517

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UNC Finance and Operations . The Senior Electrical Engineer represents the University's engineering interests as the primary subject matter expert in all matters related to building electrical systems operated and maintained by the Facilities Services organization. This position serves as the University's steward and advocate for building electrical systems. As the most senior electrical engineer for campus buildings, this position provides expert input to ensure systems are safe, reliable, maintainable, and aligned with University design standards, which also include requirements for design document submissions, system flexibility, system life expectancy, life-cycle costs, and energy efficiency. Responsibilities include reviewing major capital improvement projects at all design phases and supporting construction and warranty efforts. The position will maintain the University's Electrical Design Guidelines, including coordinating with internal stakeholders to represent their interests. The Senior Electrical Engineer provides technical guidance and design oversight for Facilities Engineering's electrical team, which is responsible for in-house design, project management of electrical-led informal projects, and support of maintenance and construction shops. The Senior Electrical Engineer collaborates with engineers and technical staff across Facilities Services, Environmental Health and Safety, and across campus, serving as the primary technical expert and advocate for building electrical systems across a complex campus. Candidates should bring deep technical expertise, excellent communication and coordination skills, and a strong commitment to safe, sustainable, and high-performing building systems.

Responsibilities

Review major capital improvement projects at all design phases and support construction and warranty efforts.

Maintain the University's Electrical Design Guidelines, coordinating with internal stakeholders to represent their interests.

Provide technical guidance and design oversight for Facilities Engineering's electrical team, including in‑house design, project management of electrical‑led informal projects, and support of maintenance and construction shops.

Collaborate with engineers and technical staff across Facilities Services, Environmental Health and Safety, and across campus, serving as the primary technical expert and advocate for building electrical systems.

Demonstrate deep technical expertise, excellent communication and coordination skills, and a strong commitment to safe, sustainable, and high‑performing building systems.

Qualifications

Deep technical expertise in building electrical systems.

Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Strong commitment to safe, sustainable, and high‑performing building systems.

Job Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Higher Education

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

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