Energy Operations Electrical Engineer

🔍 Land, Buildings and Real Estate, Stanford, California, United States

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📁: Facilities

📅   : 19 hours ago Post Date

📅   : 106293 Requisition #

Welcome to Land, Buildings & Real Estate:

Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford University’s physical campus. LBRE constructs and maintains the Stanford campus, where advancements across the academic spectrum are made possible. Our work is founded upon the collective value of dedication, innovation, expertise, teamwork, and continuous improvement. We are committed to serving the university’s academic mission, as well as preserving and enhancing Stanford’s 8,180 acres, and pride ourselves on supporting the teaching and research of the university as “Caretakers of a LEGACY."

Department Introduction:

Energy Operations (EO) is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of Stanford’s Central Energy Facility (CEF) and campus distribution systems, as well as the new Stanford in Redwood City Central Energy Facility.

CEF provides electricity for the majority of the university’s main campus via a 100MW substation, which is about twice the current campus load. Electricity at the substation is transformed from 60 kilovolts (kV) down to 12kV, which can then be distributed as high voltage electric power to campus.

The campus electrical distribution system is a largely underground system of 12kV and 4kV cables and switches. Typically, power from multiple sources is brought into individual buildings after being stepped down to 480 volts. Load centers within the buildings step the voltage down to normal service voltages and distribute it to loads throughout the building, with backup emergency power available for all vital loads.

The Energy Operations team manages installation, operation, and maintenance of the electrical distribution infrastructure. A Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system provides real-time information and diagnostics of the campus to monitor the power flow throughout the network, allowing for quick response to system faults.

Job Purpose:

The Energy Operations Electrical Engineer is a key member of the Energy Operations team at Stanford University, reporting to the Associate Director of Engineering.

Location of Position: 506 Oak Road, Stanford, CA 94305. Position is 80% on-site and 20% hybrid.

Core Duties*:

Responsible for all engineering activities related to Stanford’s electrical systems, which include substations, protective relaying, coordination studies, power flow analysis, SCADA systems, underground medium voltage distribution, and interface with low voltage systems.
Responsible for the management and coordination of electrical utility projects.
Develops and coordinates operational guidelines including interpreting planning and design specifications, documents, drawings, and reports.
Develops, monitors, and assists with implementation of high volt electrical maintenance plans.
Development and implementation of electrical distribution system programs and procedures.
Provides planning and prioritization of electrical engineering needs; outlines, schedules and oversees the services of consultants and contractors as a project manager.
Serves as Project Manager for electrical distribution projects and prepares project cost estimates.
Assists in project scope definition and development.
Participates in plans review and field inspections for electrical utility projects.
Provides design and bid document cost comparison evaluations.
Prepare, review, and analyze project technical plans and specifications for sound design, conformance with design guidelines and other related criteria, and pertinent codes and standards.
Provides technical engineering support to system managers, project managers, project engineers, consultants, and utility system customers in matters relating to the design & distribution of utilities.
Responsible for SCADA systems, including electric billing meters.
Coordinates with transmission utility representatives and internal stakeholders in response to service interruptions and campus outages.
Serves as a technical lead on projects related to the reliable operation of the distribution system SCADA system.
Works closely with the high volt maintenance team to coordinate, design and evaluate substation and distribution system maintenance program, and updates campus maps and records.
Works closely with internal stakeholders to develop guidelines for the maintenance and operation of distribution systems to ensure safe, reliable and efficient delivery of electrical utilities. Reviews switching tags and LOTO to ensure safety of personnel and distribution equipment.
Represent the Energy Operations department to plan strategically for the development, engineering, and budgeting of projects for annual and five-year capital project planning.
Maintains and refines the electrical utility master plan to ensure proposed projects are constructed and implemented to avoid risk of utility service disruptions.
Provides expertise in project closure and record documentation completion.
Position is 80% on-site and 20% hybrid

* Other duties may also be assigned

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or related field, and ten years of experience as an electrical engineer, or engineer in substation or utility distribution engineering or Master’s degree in electrical engineering or related field, and seven years of experience as an electrical engineer, or engineer in substation or utility distribution engineering.

Must possess ten years with a Bachelor’s degree or seven years with a Master’s in the following:
- - Working with high and/or medium voltage electrical distribution systems.
  - Managing complex projects or groups of projects.
  - Interpreting planning and design specifications, documents, drawings, and reports.
  - Working with organizational staff, vendors and contractors to execute electrical projects.
  - Conducting electrical job site inspections to ensure compliance.
Must possess 5 years of experience in identifying and mitigate potential project risk components.
Must possess 5 years Leading technical or cross-functional project teams.
Must possess 3 years of experience in performing and evaluating lifecycle cost analysis.
Position requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations.
Requires wearing of Personal Protective Equipment, including hearing protection with normal plant noise > 80dB TWA.

The expected pay range for this position is $151,128.00 to $178,995.00 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or course auditing. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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