Electrical Engineer I

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Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Electrical Engineer I, you'll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team that ensures safe, reliable, and future-ready electrical systems across our utility plants and campus facilities.

Qualifications

Education/Training

Work generally requires a bachelor's degree in an electrical engineering field. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Experience

Work requires a minimum of three years' experience in design, planning, maintenance, and evaluation in facility electrical systems. Experience in a utility plant setting preferred OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Be Bold.

What You'll Do:
Coordinate and monitor maintenance and renovation of all University utility plant electrical systems.
Attend weekly plant coordination meetings and collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams.
Develop utility shutdown request forms, including full lists of impacted equipment, and communicate impacts to operations teams.
Develop and supervise electrical switching procedures for construction or maintenance projects.
Troubleshoot electrical distribution systems and equipment within utility plants.
Prepare reports and analyses outlining progress, trends, and recommended improvements to plant electrical systems.
Conduct plant walk-throughs to identify and address operational issues.
Update electrical training modules and train operations/maintenance staff.
Use the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to manage inventory and maintenance activities.
Maintain accurate one-line diagrams and electrical panel schedules for utility plants.

Choose Duke.

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $65,769.00 to USD $104,595.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: ;br>
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