Engineer IV (Electrical) - Sustainability

Location: Los Angeles Community College District PMO

Position Description: This position is bond-eligible and is strictly limited to work associated with capital construction, modernization, and sustainability projects as defined under the BuildLACCD Bond Program. Duties performed under this position shall not include routine maintenance, repair, or operational tasks that fall within the responsibilities of facilities Maintenance & Operations (M&O). The scope of this role is exclusively tied to bond-eligible activities such as planning, design, construction, commissioning, and related project management functions necessary to deliver capital improvements consistent with LACCD’s Capital Construction Bond Program requirements and legal limitations governing bond fund expenditures.

Position Description:

• Lead and manage sustainability projects in accordance with District and program policies and procedures for College construction bond operations.
• Implement the electrification of central plants and other building systems outlined in the Board of Trustees’ Clean Energy Resolution passed in July 9, 2020.
• Apply knowledge of Sustainable Building Principles and Standards to assist with complex systems level issues.
• Support districtwide energy master planning, carbon reduction, grid resiliency, and electrification initiatives.
• Apply knowledge of energy and environmental sustainability approaches, such as LEED credits, and its related impacts to operational efficiency.
• Understand Title 24 and ASHRAE recommendations.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams in conjunction with Project Managers, to meet project requirements and timelines.
• Assist College Project Teams (CPT’s) with technical issues that require second opinions i.e. peer review of Request For Clarifications (RFC’s), Change Orders, etc.
• Travelling to and from project sites upon request of attending project and construction meetings.
• Involvement in all parts of the project life cycle, to include master planning, design, construction, and closeout.
• Perform electrical engineering analysis and technical reports supporting District design guidelines.
• Ensure integration of LED lighting systems, PV, BESS, EV charging, microgrids, and smart controls.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the PMO and LACCD.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in in Electrical Engineering
• 10 or more years of professional electrical engineering experience in design, construction, or facilities infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of California Energy Codes, Title 24 Energy Code, National Electrical Code (NEC), California Code of Regulations Part 11 (Cal Green Code) and applicable electrical engineering standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years’ experience in Educational Facility Construction
• Experience and/or certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified projects and/or the Collaborative for High Performing Schools (CHPS)
• California Professional Engineering (PE) license in Electrical Engineering