Electrical Engineer for Construction & Maintenance

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia is one of the 12 regional Reserve Banks that, together with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., make up the Federal Reserve System. It helps formulate and implement monetary policy, supervises banks and bank and savings and loan holding companies, and provides financial services to depository institutions and the federal government. The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia serves eastern and central Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delaware.

You will manage and coordinate the operation of, and improvements to, the Bank's electrical distribution systems which include 15kV switch gear and distribution system, emergency power generators, UPS system, alternative energy assets, building management system controls, energy monitoring systems, access control, video surveillance and various low voltage networks and components, etc. You will oversee and review the electrical designs provided by outside consultants. You will manage outside contractors engaged to replace electrical equipment and to maintain equipment. You will develop budgets, schedules, and logistics for this work. You will ensure that all work occurs in a safe and orderly fashion and in compliance with applicable codes and requirements and reviews the department’s processes to ensure that they support applicable codes. You will report to the AVP of Facilities.

Job Description:

50%

• Manage electrical infrastructure improvement projects and planning of modernization work related to all facets of the electrical system.
• Consults on the maintenance and operation of the system by in-house personnel and contractors; develops processes and written procedures for this work.
• Provides direction to electrical consultants and contractors during design and the execution of work. Assists in the selection of contractors and equipment.
• Ensure all electrically related activities comply with current code and safety requirements and conform to procedures, plans, specifications, and cost estimates through coordinating, directing, and inspecting all electrical work in the Bank.
• Prepares engineering analyses and return on investment calculations for electrical systems and recommend actions related to energy monitoring and conservation initiatives.
• Coordinates electrical activities necessary to complete building improvements with the Bank's Manager of Plant Operations and Construction Project Manager.
• Provide technical assistance in the operation and maintenance of building electrical systems.
• Act as a liaison to the electrical service providers and manage relationship with contracted electrical suppliers when necessary.

20%

• Translate department's physical requirements into completed engineering drawings and specifications for incidental initiatives with support from external vendors; develops plans, schedules, and cost estimates for building projects.
• Coordinates with Procurement Department in preparing and issuing Request for Proposals (RFPs) for repairs, alterations, installations, and construction projects for all departments in the Bank

20%

• Collaborate with the Manager of Plant Operations and the electrical supervisor on scheduling work performed by in-house electricians to ensure the proper allocation of qualified resources is applied to meet established goals along with integrating the appropriate balance of contractor personnel to meet goals and supplement in house skillsets.
• Serve as the highest-level internal consultant to senior management on maintaining and managing the Bank's electrical system and capital assets.
• Keeps abreast of construction industry practices and new trends and developments.

10%

• Administer cost center expense and capital budgets. Ensures requisitions and invoices are accurate.
• Work in partnership with HR on personnel activities such as recruitment, hiring, work assignments, training, coaching and counseling, and performance evaluations; exercises usual authority over employees; directs and evaluates journeyman work of all trades used by Facilities Management.
• Prepare various related reports for senior management of the Bank and the Board of Governors (BOG).
• Fulfill job duties and responsibilities in conformance with sound safety practices.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Subordinates: None. 

Scope Measurements:

·   Facilities Management Capital Budget - $ 25.0 million

·   Annual Operating Budget - $18.0 million.

Education and Experience:

• Electrical Engineering degree plus a minimum of 8 years re