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Why Rensselaer?  Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. 

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Job Summary

The Electrician, Lead plans, performs, and oversees electrical assignments involving repair, maintenance, troubleshooting and installations of electrical equipment. The Electrician, Lead also performs the duties of the Supervisor in their absence.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required
• Six (6) years of related and progressively more responsible electrical maintenance and installation experience
• Three years of hands-on medium voltage experience
• Requires valid US driver’s license
• Must provide basic hand tools

Applicants must meet stated minimum education and experience requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of related trades training
• CDL-CLASS B License
• Use of personal vehicle required to transport self, tools, and small parts 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have a high regard for safety of self, others, and property.
• Ability to train, lead and direct staff on a daily basis.
• Ability to process information and make correct decisions in emergency situations.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of electrical maintenance and installation.
• Working knowledge of NEC and NFPA-70E requirements.
• Must be proficient in wiring connections such as delta Y, ungrounded delta and open delta.
• Must be proficient in use of all wire types and installation methods (MC, RX, BX, EMT, PVC, rigid pipe, wiremold, seal-tight & Greenfield).
• Must be proficient in circuitry (receptacles, single pole switches, 3-way, 4-way and double pole).
• Ability to diagnose, repair or replace damaged or broken wires or cables associated with malfunctioning electrical apparatus such as transformers, motors and motor controllers, lighting circuits and fixtures, switch gear and transfer switches.
• Must have in-depth knowledge in motor control wiring (start, stop, overload, manual, auto & jog).
• Must be able to read electrical schematics and use blueprints to wire, install and troubleshoot electrical equipment and controls. Demonstrated competency in high-voltage troubleshooting, installation, and maintenance.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools. Requires ability to work from ladders, scaffolding and personnel lifts/bucket trucks.
• Ability to read, write and perform arithmetic functions.
• Requires good written and verbal communication skills
• Requires excellent customer service skills.
• Requires basic computer skills including Microsoft and job specific software.

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $35.00 - $42.34

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.