Electrical Engineering Designer

  • Binghamton University, State University of New York
  • Binghamton, New York
  • 09/04/2025
Full time

Job Description

Category:: Professional
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Department:: Facilities Management
Locations:: Binghamton, NY
Posted:: Jul 31, 2025
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: 00635
Position ID:: 190802

About Binghamton University:


Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.


Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.


Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.


We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.



Job Description:


Budget Title: Assistant Facilities Program Coordinator (SL-3)


Salary: $70,000 - $100,000


The Electrical Engineer / Designer position is a salaried, professional position that works with architects, engineers, designers, project coordinators and campus customers, on the design and construction of campus projects. This position focuses on the campus impacts, needs, project budgets and schedules. This successful candidate works closely with other design professionals to provide the best possible design, within budget, while anticipating potential problems, minimizing the negative impacts of construction on campus operation.


This Engineer / Designer would be expected to:


  • Work with licensed design professionals in a team environment to identify a scope of work, prepare design concepts with construction cost estimates and complete the design with final construction documents (i.e. drawings and specifications)
  • Review projects with a licensed professional for compliance with NYS Building Codes
  • Represent Facilities Management when meeting with clients / customers and other members of the design team to identify a scope of work
  • Manage projects throughout design and construction
  • Periodically review construction progress.
  • Answer requests for information from the contractors during construction
  • Attend job meetings; review and produce design documents and written specifications; produce and confirm accuracy of minutes for project meetings

Design experience shall include Electrical Systems (i.e. Power, Lighting, and Special Systems).


Some examples of current and recent projects completed by our Facilities Management Electrical Design Team include $90 million renovation of Science 3, new 30 million BTU heating plant, Office suite renovations, Lab / classroom renovations, Building additions, $12 million dormitory renovations, Recreation field lighting, etc.



Requirements:


  • Current licensure as a Professional Engineer in New York State OR Bachelor's degree and eligibility for taking the Fundamentals (FE) Examination & Principles & Practice (PE) Examination
    • One example - ABET Accredited Bachelor's degree in in Engineering, with 4 years of design experience under a licensed professional
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  • Revit software proficiency in your discipline
  • Building renovation / construction design and specification writing experience

Preferred:


  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills
  • Experience with construction project management, construction cost estimating, and scheduling software
  • Working knowledge of New York State Building Codes, and design standards (i.e. National Electrical Code, NFPA, ASHRAE standards)
  • Passed the Fundamentals (FE) Examination
  • Passed the Principles & Practice (PE) Examination
  • NYS Professional Engineering license

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position



Additional Information:


Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.


Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.


Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at or via email at


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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.


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Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: or .



Application Instructions:


All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:


Deadline for Internal Applicants:


Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled


Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.


Please submit:


  1. Resume,
  2. Cover letter, and
  3. Contact information for three professional references

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