Managing Engineer – Electrical

Energy Management

Powering Mizzou’s Future
At MU Energy Management, we don’t just keep the lights on – we power the future. Our team is responsible for producing, purchasing, and delivering essential utility services across the University of Missouri campus. At the heart of our operations is the cutting-edge Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Plant (CCHP), which generates steam, chilled water, and electricity to heat, cool, and energize more than 17 million square feet of academic, research, athletic, and healthcare facilities.

Our impact extends far beyond energy generation. With more than 100 miles of underground utility distribution systems beneath the campus, Utility Distribution provides cost-effective, reliable, and resilient services that power the University’s academic and research excellence.

If you are passionate about energy, innovation, and resiliency, join a team that keeps Mizzou running – and thriving.

Key responsibilities:

Managing Engineer Utility Production

* Provide engineering support for proper operation and repair of utility production electrical and control system equipment that supports the operation of the MU Power Plant, Chiller Plants and Water Wells

* Provide project engineering support for repair projects of electrical and process control systems. Ensure repairs meet codes, standards, and best practices

* Provide planning and scheduling for equipment outages minimizing the impact to utility production

* Work with Architect/Engineering consultants on capital project designs

* Prepare capital plans for future renovations and equipment replacements

* Provide engineering designs for repairs or modifications of process control and auxiliary electrical systems

* Ensure proper interface between electrical, mechanical and process control equipment

* Analyze potential engineering solutions using experience, judgments and precedence, providing input and recommendations

* Coordinate and complete electrical system studies including fault current, coordination and arc flash analysis

* Maintain inventory of necessary electrical spare parts

* Develop specifications and procure electrical and process control parts and equipment including breakers, motors, variable frequency drives, motor control centers

* Inspect or direct the inspection of electrical equipment, utilizing diagnostic tools as required

* Oversee electrical equipment calibration, testing, maintenance and repair including equipment associated with emissions monitoring

* Work with maintenance supervisors and process control technicians to ensure instruments readings are accurate and reliable

* Coordinate with utility computing staff for the operation, maintenance and expansion of process control networking

* Assist the utility computing staff to ensure HMI equipment is functional and maintained

* Assist operations staff with new or repaired equipment start-up and commissioning

* Support maintenance supervisors to prioritize and manage workload

* Provide technical advice to operations and maintenance supervisors in planning preventive and corrective work

* Support frontline employees with technical expertise in troubleshooting and solving problems

* Work with outside contractors during construction to ensure utility production needs are met

* Work with engineers in project management and design services as needed for the success of the operation

* Assist in the development and writing of plant operational procedures and policies

* Provide supervision of Process Control and Electrical assigned staff

* Promote and enforce plant safety and all safety programs including LOTO & Arc Flash

* Correct safety deficiencies

* Maintain and update records of plant electrical systems, including maintenance and inspections

* Utilize electronic work order system

* Assist with record keeping and reporting as necessary, and assigned

7:30am – 4:00pm, Monday – Friday

A Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure or certification may be required.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent accredited engineering discipline with comparable knowledge and experience.
• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain PE registration.
• Experience: Demonstrated knowledge and hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Electrical system maintenance, including motor control centers, motor starters, variable frequency drives, and electric motors up to 400 HP.
  • Instrumentation and process controls.
  • Reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, P&ID drawings, and one-line/three-line electrical diagrams.
  • Experienced with NEC and NFPA 70E.
• Technical Skills: Working knowledge of electrical systems operating at 13,800V, 480V, and 120/208V.
• Preferred Knowledge: Familiarity with power generation, steam production, and chilled water systems. Knowledge of SKM and CYME software analysis tools.

Salary Range: $100,000 – $140,000 per year

Grade: GGS 013

University Title: Managing Engineer

Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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