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Department: 480502 - UHR UTS/UNC Partnership

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Essential Job Duties:

This position will provide support in the following areas.

The selection, evaluation, installation, and maintenance of electric utility systems are based on precise requirements. Inaccuracies in specifications (e.g., setup, integration) can be costly, time-consuming, and dangerous. Proper oversight and diligence are essential to ensure accuracy and avoid such issues. All modifications, calibration procedures, and repairs must be thoroughly documented. Complex diagrams and procedures must be followed to analyze problems and take appropriate corrective actions.

Consequence of Error

The relays and controls overseen by this position protect equipment valued in the millions of dollars. Improper calibration, calculation, or testing can lead to catastrophic equipment failure and/or inaccurate system data. Such failures could result in widespread power outages across campus, jeopardizing research and university operations, and incurring substantial operational costs.

Instructions Provided to the Employee

General goals, objectives, schedule requirements, and limited technical directions are provided. The employee is expected to work independently, utilizing web-based resources, vendor manuals, diagrams, drawings, and other written documentation.

Guides, Regulations, Policies, and References Used by the Employee

The employee should be familiar with the following as they pertain to the UNC electric distribution system:

National Electric Safety Code ( NESC )

National Electric Code ( NEC )

OSHA regulations

UNC Safety Policies and Procedures

Supervision Received by Employee

The employee works independently. The Planning Engineer establishes the general planning for the utility system. Maintenance schedules and purchases are reviewed and approved by the supervisor.

Variety and Purpose of Personal Contacts

This position requires frequent communication and coordination with a wide variety of individuals, supervisors, and departments. Responsibilities include developing, scheduling, and implementing control system projects as well as performing day-to-day maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs. Regular discussions occur with supervisors and co-workers to coordinate work assignments and schedules. The employee must consult with operations personnel before, during, and after installation and maintenance tasks to ensure effectiveness and to conduct necessary follow-ups. Collaboration with EDS operations, vendors, contractors, engineering firms, and EDS staff is also required during the planning and design phases.

Physical Efforts

The position requires physical activity including bending, stooping, climbing ladders or scaffolding, kneeling, working with arms and hands above head for extended periods, handling large equipment, and lifting/moving up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accomodation.

Work Environment and Conditions

Working conditions range from air-conditioned environments to hot, humid, dusty, or cold settings. The employee must be able to work in all environmental conditions as needed. The role is based in an industrial setting and may involve exposure to high-voltage equipment, working at heights, and entering manholes that may contain water.

The position must respond to control system problems any time outside of the normal work schedule including nights, weekends and/or holidays. This is a critical position. This position is considered an Emergency Duty Position and must report during periods of adverse weather or other University emergency. This position is considered a Communicable Disease Mandatory and must report during a pandemic or other health emergency.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

Understand electrical protection principles of 12 kV or higher utility electrical systems; familiarity with Schweitzer Electric relays is preferred.

Ability to interpret and understand engineering drawings.

Ability to learn new concepts, particularly in the electric power discipline.

Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Ability to work effectively on projects and in various campus settings with a wide range of professionals.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), with the ability to use these tools to create effective reports and presentations.

Required Qualifications:

Position Requirements

This position requires the ability to concentrate and work with one's hands on small, detailed parts and wires.

Safety for Others

This position must adhere to all safety rules, procedures, and regulations, and comply with all federal, state, and local health and safety guidelines, as well as departmental safety practices and procedures.

Dynamics of Work

Workloads may increase unexpectedly. This position must be able to adapt to such changes and re-prioritize tasks to meet shifting demands.

Competencies Required for the Position

Positions in this banded class are responsible for consultation, investigation, evaluation, and planning; design, design review and approval; and/or determination of environmental and safety impacts of work processes and products (e.g., buildings, utilities, systems, sites, mapping, or infrastructure). Responsibilities may include:

Providing project management oversight, which may involve supervising lower-level staff

Overseeing or reviewing environmental, infrastructure, and geomatic projects

Managing the implementation of projects and plans in accordance with applicable codes and regulations

At this level, positions typically perform engineering or geomatics work of limited to moderate complexity. Tasks may include:

Reviewing, evaluating, and preparing plans, specifications, calculations, or other engineering documents

Providing recommendations to higher-level engineers for action

Conducting inspections, audits, or investigations

Offering consultation and potentially analyzing or designing projects of limited complexity and scope.

Knowledge - Professional

Possession of technical engineering knowledge, such as electrical theory and elementary mathematics, along with the ability to stay current with trends and developments in the field. This knowledge may be gained through academic study, apprenticeship, on-the-job training, or a combination of these.

Familiarity with statutes, codes, regulations, industry standards, and their application to specific situations-typically acquired through job experience or progression within a similar career path.

Ability to understand and apply basic engineering concepts, practices, and theories involved in the design, development, review, permitting, construction, maintenance, operations, or repair of projects or sites, as well as their potential environmental and safety impacts.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with a utility electrical system.

Has passed the NCEES Fundamental of Engineering (FE) exam and has EIT professional credentials

Experience with a municipality underground electrical system is highly preferred.

Required license or certification:

n/a

Position Number: 48CK28

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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