GU Electrician, High Voltage

What You Can Expect

As our High Voltage Electrician in Washington, DC at Georgetown University, you will be responsible for the safe, legal, reliable and cost-efficient operation and maintenance of the High Voltage Electrical System supplying power to all University (including Medical Center), and hospital buildings. Responsible for the electrical power from PEPCO’s six incoming connections at 13,800 volts to the main low voltage switchboard in each building including electrical metering and the quality of the power. And will report to the High Voltage Supervisor.

What You’ll Bring

• You have a High School Diploma or GED and minimum two (2) years’ experience as a journeyman electrician
• Must possess a DC Journeyman Electrician’s License

Additional Details

• This role requires attendance at a worksite on a daily basis;
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license/may drive company vehicle
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This position consists of 50% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions
• You are confident in the usage of OHMS Law
• You have worked in an environment where you use the DC Electrical Code, National Electrical Code, National Electrical Safety Code, and the Electrical Equipment Maintenance Code
• OSHA 10 Certification; good to have      
• Ability to review single-line drawings to operate the high voltage system in support of PEPCO, contractors, and our preventive maintenance program
• Comfortability supporting contractors in the preventive maintenance of all system components, circuit breakers, cable, transformers, relays, meters, and switchboards
• Knowledge on how to switch building power and 13 KV feeder distribution circuits in support of planned repairs and upgrading of equipment, and maintain station batteries
• Monitor power usage, install, test, repair, and read electrical meters and other recording devices
• Experience operating, maintaining, chiller switchgear, transformers, switches in the Heating/Cooling Plant and an entire campus
• You are comfortable responding to unplanned emergency outages 24/7 affecting hospital, campus, and medical facility buildings on the High Voltage system
• You can assist other departments needing our expertise

Compensation

Hourly Range: $39.52 USD hourly

Your position is part of a bargaining unit represented by 1199 SEIU-United Healthcare Workers East. Many of the terms and conditions of your employment, including but not limited to work scheduling, wages, vacation, sick leave, and other benefits, will be governed by a collective bargaining agreement (the “CBA”) between the Company and the union. 

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors. 

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

Why ENGIE?

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

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.  We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

If you need assistance with this application or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at ENGIENA-ENGIEHR@engie.com. This email address is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry regarding positions or application status.

We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at any time.

The safety of our employees is our number one priority. All employees at ENGIE have both a duty and the authority to STOP WORK if unsafe acts are observed.