Professional Mechanical Engineer

Professional Mechanical Engineer involves engineering design, construction and alteration of electrical, mechanical, gaseous and liquid systems in buildings, facilities and other structures. Involves new construction, major alterations and maintenance of physical plant facilities for general purposes. Includes civil, electrical and mechanical engineering specialties.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced engineering professional to operate independently in a professional specialized engineering phase of major construction projects, performs design engineering work for projects of limited scope, and / or improves design of physical plant engineering systems. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Under the general direction and guidance of the Assistant Director of Engineering, this Professional Mechanical Engineer is responsible for independently performing design, specification and submittal reviews for large and small scale new and retrofit projects. This position is also responsible for in-house mechanical and plumbing design for renovation and renewal projects under Facilities Services.

He/she provides mechanical engineering consulting and trouble-shooting support for facilities operations, participating in and supervising mechanical and plumbing system master planning, playing a lead role in optimizing operational efficiencies of the HVACR, central plant and distribution systems.

He/She will also consult the energy-, controls, and commissioning team and actively participate in developing and updating campus design guidelines and standards. The Mechanical Engineer consults other University departments as needed.

In addition, the Professional Mechanical Engineer will develop cost estimates, provide as-builts, and prepare descriptive summaries and scope of work for infrastructure, renewal, and deferred maintenance projects.