ThePenn State Facilities Engineering Institute (PSFEI)is seeking anElectrical Systems Specialistwith experience inelectricalpower systemsoperationsand maintenancetojoin our team andhelpadvanceour missionofassistingfacility managers across the Commonwealthof Pennsylvaniawithimprovingthesafety reliability and efficiency of their facilityselectricalsystems.

WhoWeAre

PSFEIisa front-facing non-academic unit with alongtradition of providing facility engineering services since our founding in 1947.PSFEI is part of the College of Engineering at Penn State University Park and touches the lives of thousands of people in all 67 counties of Pennsylvania andbeyondthrough engineeringadvisory servicesadulteducation programsfacilitiesassessmentand planning and energy management.Through ourcontinuedsuccess we have grown to a workforce of over 40 engineerstechnicalspecialists programmers and administrative stafflocatedthroughout the Commonwealth. Weremaincommitted to helping our clientsoptimizethe operation of their facilities and supporting our staff in achievinga high levelof satisfaction in carryingoutthis mission.

YourRole at PSFEI

AsanElectrical System Specialist you will join a team of other specialists and engineerswho applytheirelectrical systemsexpertiseand problem-solving skillstoprovide clients with technical insightand services focusedonpower systemsthat are critical to thesuccessfuloperationof theirfacilities.Therecommendations andservicesyou providesupportmission-criticaloperationsacrossthe Commonwealth.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Performpreventative maintenance and testing servicesof low and medium voltageelectricaldistribution equipmentincluding switchgear circuit breakers transformers relaysandcablingincoordinationclient site maintenance personnel.

• Troubleshoot electrical system issuesinvestigatefaults perform minor corrective repairs and respond to emergency power interruptionsand outages.

• Assessclientelectricalsystemsand recommend servicestoimprove reliability compliance and safety and developprojectscopesandobjectivesbased on recommendations provided.

• Plan and manageprojectactivities including schedulingpersonnelcoordination materialneeds electrical outages and safeworkprocedures.

• Preparetechnical reportssummarizingprojectactivities observations actions taken testresults and recommendations for follow-up.

• Provide on-site training to client maintenance personnelin electrical safety operations and maintenancepractices.

• Offer off-site (remote) client technical support includingtroubleshootingassistance corrective actionrecommendations andresponses totechnical inquiriesthroughverbal and written communication.

WhoShouldApply

This positionis ideal for individuals with extensive experience in electricalpower systemoperationsand maintenance whoenjoytraveling across Pennsylvania tohelpclientsenhancetheir electrical systems.This positionis well suited forcandidateswho thrivein acollaborativeteam environmenttake pride in delivering exceptional clientserviceandvaluetheopportunities andbenefits ofemployment withPenn State.

Successful candidatestypicallyhavedirectexperienceworkingon electrical power systemsand possess excellent verbal and written communications skillsforinteractionwith a variety of audiences.

Additional Information:

• Thisposition is a blend ofoffice and fieldwork that primarily requires day travel withoccasional overnightstays.

• This position is based at the PSFEI office in State College PAadjacent tothe Penn State University Park campus.

• Flexible work arrangements including hybrid or remote options may be available depending on operational needs and job responsibilities.Questions related to flexible work arrangements should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

• A valid drivers license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check are.

• Security clearances may befor access to certain client sites.

Applications must include a cover letter and resume for consideration