Senior Electrical Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Engineer within Harvard University's Energy & Facilities (E&F) Unit.

This position provides senior-level electrical engineering for the planning, design, and technical support for the operation, maintenance, and upgrades of the University’s utility infrastructure, including electric, steam, hot water, and chilled water systems, as well as energy/building management systems and utility metering systems. This position shall also perform special short and long-range projects as directed.

Our Energy & Facilities (E&F) operates and manages Harvard’s energy supplies, district energy plants, and utility infrastructures on the Cambridge/Allston campuses, as well as a 24/7 facilities-related call, alarm monitoring, and dispatch center. E&F also provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services—including building maintenance, landscaping, and custodial services—to a large portion of the University, as well as engineering, technical, and sustainability services. Within E&F, Engineering & Utilities (E&U) operates and manages energy supplies, district energy plants, and utility infrastructure on the Cambridge/Allston campuses; provides a 24/7 facilities-related call, alarm monitoring, and dispatch center; and provides engineering and technical services.

Basic Qualifications:

BS in Electrical Engineering
Registration as a Professional Engineer in Massachusetts
Minimum of ten years of professional level experience
Experience in master planning, design, installation, and operation of central utility systems
Experience managing capital construction projects

Additional Qualifications:

Institutional, industrial, or utility company experience
Experience working with underground electric distribution and medium-voltage substations
Familiarity with small scale power generation, combined heat and power (CHP), distributed generation, microgrids, renewable energy, battery energy storage, grid interconnection.
Knowledge of electrical systems in complex buildings and labs
Knowledge of automated meter reading (AMR) systems for buildings
Knowledge of management information systems and asset/work management systems (Maximo).
Experience with power system analysis software (modeling, simulation, and results interpretation)
Familiarity with electrical safety regulations including OSHA Subpart S, and NFPA 70E
Experience in developing, evaluating, and managing energy conservation projects
Experience working in a customer-oriented business unit
Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude, be able to think and work well independently and as a team member.
Ability to respond to off-hour storm contingencies and utility emergencies
Ability to work extended hours when necessary
Excellent oral and written communication skills