Electrician (4253)

Do you have a State of Iowa Class A or B Journeyman Electrician license? Join our TEAM!

ENGIE at the University of Iowa employs over 100 energy professionals in the trades, technical specialties, engineering, management, and support to operate the utility production and distribution systems, driving toward greater use of renewable and sustainable fuels.

ENGIE has immediate openings to hire two Electricians located at The University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA. Under general supervision, these roles require skills and abilities at the journey level to install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electric utility substation, distribution, and production plant electrical equipment operating at less than 600 volts.

What you’ll do:

• Install, operate, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair electric utility systems including low voltage power distribution systems, switchgear, protection and control systems, lighting, ventilation, and pumping systems, battery systems, instrumentation, motor starters and controls and conduit, cable, and wiring systems operating at less than 600 volts.
• Determine Jobsite work sequences and safety procedures required, procure materials, coordinate outages, complete work, place systems back into service.
• Interpret and maintain wiring diagrams and schematics, update system logs and drawings and documentation on utility systems.
• Workaround and with medium voltage (600 volts to 15kV) utility systems under the direction of High Voltage Electricians.

Qualifications

What you bring:

• State of Iowa Class A or B Journeyman Electrician license.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Journey level electrician with experience in the trade preferred, particularly with utility systems in a utility, power plant or industrial environment.
• Knowledge of electric utility systems and equipment.
• Knowledge of tools and methods necessary to troubleshoot and maintain electrical utility equipment.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in the electrical trade.
• Knowledge of the trade occupational hazards and safety precautions while working in confined spaces, aerial or elevated locations, extreme temperatures, excavations, and other environmental caused conditions.
• Knowledge of electrical codes, utility standards, and safety programs as governed by rules, regulations, and guidelines of local, state, and national electrical and safety codes, equipment manufacturers, and others.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, schematics, control system drawings, and repair manuals.
• Ability to perform basic math computations.
• Ability to maintain records and system documentation.
• Ability to analyze system problems, recommend and implement system changes.
• A commercial driver’s license is desirable.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with other department personnel, vendors and suppliers, students, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• For this position, you must have evidence of the right to work in the U.S. There is no employer sponsorship of U.S. residency or work authorization with this role.

Additional Information/Conditions:

• Ability to meet highest attendance requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments on a timely basis with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to use a personal computer, calculator, and work with standard software applications.
• Ability to understand and execute oral and written instructions.
• Could involve some lifting to 100 pounds.

Why ENGIE?

In 2020 The University of Iowa (UI) entered a 50-year, trailblazing partnership with the University of Iowa Energy Collaborative (UIEC), a joint venture between ENGIE, Meridiam, and Hannon Armstrong, to operate, maintain and enhance the university’s Utility System. As the founding member of this joint venture, ENGIE designs, builds, operates, and maintains the energy infrastructure delivering safe, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy solutions in producing and distributing steam, electricity, chilled water, and domestic water to the main campus in Iowa City, Iowa and a nearby satellite campus.

ENGIE North America isn’t just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we’re leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is more renewable, more efficient, and more accessible to everyone.

Unite with us in leading the transformation of the world of energy! ENGIE is looking for talented and motivated individuals to create the future of energy and customer solutions. Join a rewarding and flexible work environment that encourages innovation and creativity to help customers meet their energy challenges today and in the future. Are you up for the challenge?

At ENGIE, our goal is to support, promote, and thrive on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do so for the benefit of our employees, customers, products and services, and community. So ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is also an affirmative action employer. We are firmly committed to creating an equitable and inclusive environment for all employees.

We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ENGIE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. ENGIE is committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, civil union, or domestic partnership status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected category (referred to as “protected characteristics”) as defined by applicable federal, state or local law in the locations where we operate.

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