Req Id: 35903 Job Title: Senior Electrical Engineer City: West Lafayette Job Description: * This position acts as a resource for the electrical engineering portion of facilities projects. These duties involve providing design, analysis, and field engineering support for projects and Physical Facilities programs. A successful individual in this role will be an EIT or PE licensed engineer comfortable with providing insight on key project decisions. This individual will be expected to work independently with limited supervision, utilizing broad experience and training to solve complex problems. What you will be doing: * Provide seasoned professional electrical project engineering support through review, research, analysis, design, communication, coordination, and field observation activities * Guide project teams to ensure successful execution of electrical project scope * Collaborate with project managers to resolve engineering challenges * Review and provide expert feedback on engineering work from external firms * Work closely with cross-functional teams throughout project lifecycles * Offer post-project facility engineering consultation * Support operations and maintenance staff with facilities engineering expertise * Contribute to building condition assessments and University design standards Our ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with extensive experience in electrical engineering, particularly in large-scale facility projects. In this position you will need strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently. You will need excellent communication and collaboration abilities and have a passion for innovation and continuous improvement. What We Offer * Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package * Opportunities for professional growth and development * Collaborative work environment with cutting-edge technology * Chance to work on diverse, challenging projects that shape our campus * Work-life integration and wellness programs through our Healthy Boiler initiative About Us: Purdue University continues on an exciting and unprecedented upward trajectory of growth. Working alongside a great team of engineers and technical experts, the university setting offers a wide variety of facilities engineering and project engineering experiences that allow engineers to be involved through the entire life cycle of projects and assets. Capital Asset Management is part of Administrative Operations, the organization that supports the university through safe, reliable, and transformative services. Capital Asset Management is responsible for capital construction project planning, design, and delivery. The department collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, other internal Purdue departments, and service providers to meet the campus community's needs. The engineering group within Capital Asset Management is a team of dynamic experts that provides project engineering, facilities engineering, consultation, and condition assessment services Join a team that strives to meet the needs of the university while supporting campus initiatives! When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. What We're Looking For: Education and Experience: * A Master of Science in planetary science, Earth science, or a related field * Minimum five (5) years of experience in the field of electrical engineering * Design, analysis, condition assessment, project engineering, and facilities engineering experience in building electrical systems * Consideration for equivalent combination of education and experience Preferred: * Indiana F.E. or Indiana P.E. (if needed, the department will pay for the exam) * Experience with: * electrical metering, arc flash analysis, short circuit coordination studies, and lighting and power design * energy efficient design concepts * AutoCAD or Microstation drafting experience Skills Needed: * Knowledge of engineering principles and techniques of engineering planning; of equipment and materials used in engineering operations; of specialized subjects used in the fields of engineering, such as mathematics, statistics, mechanics, power, physics, and chemistry; and of strength of materials * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to: * apply engineering principles to practical engineering problems; to use engineering equipment and tools, including computer applications; to make, read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications * relate abstract ideas to actual needs and adopt an effective course of action * establish and maintain effective working relationships with others * perform Independent activities with limited engineering oversight, guidance and assistance * analyze and design engineering solutions with limited engineering oversight * exercise seasoned professional judgment within a broad framework Additional Information: * Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position * A background check will be required for employment in this position * FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime) * Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period * Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days Who We Are: At Purdue, you'll be part of a vibrant community that values diversity, innovation, and excellence. Our campus offers a stimulating environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and discover why Purdue is the perfect place for unrivaled pride and unlimited potential. EOE / AA Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. Apply now Posting Start Date: 2/3/25