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Job Description

Work Description Departmental Objective:

Our mission is to preserve and advance University facilities and landscapes; creating and sustaining beautiful, resilient, and safe campuses that will attract, retain, and support a diverse community of excellence. We achieve this through a group of skilled and educated professionals who apply innovative practices that facilitate learning, encourage partnerships, and steward the environment. We trust and respect our teammates, value their ideas, and challenge ourselves and each other to excel. We are empowered to enhance the University community through proactive thinking, responsiveness, reliability, collaboration, innovation, and efficiency as we enjoy a sense of purpose and accomplishment.

State the chief objective of the position in two to three sentences:

The mechanical engineer, a member of the Facilities Management Design & Construction Team, provides designs, analyses, project management and inspections and condition assessments. Duties include mechanical designs for minor renovations and HVAC projects including power and control systems. Design to include calculations, code analysis, preparation of sketches/ drawings, etc. This position will also be responsible for managing various design and construction projects as assigned along with assisting with facilities inspections and condition assessment

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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Skills and Requirements

Minimum knowledge, skills and abilities

Thorough understanding of design criteria such as American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE), National Electrical Code (NEC), and other engineering standards and building codes.

Possess strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with all University stakeholders. Proficient in Microsoft Office with ability to maintain databases as required.

Demonstrated ability to prepare mechanical designs including engineering calculations and preparation of plans and specifications.

Demonstrated ability to use Computer Aided Design software such as AutoCAD and/or Revit.

Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate graphically and verbally with designers, engineers, contractors and shop mechanics and electricians.

Demonstrated ability to manage numerous construction projects.

Demonstrated ability to work well with others and project a professional image at all times.

Required Special licenses, registration or certifications

Licensed in Virginia as a Professional Engineer, or licensed in another state and able to obtain Virginia licensure within 12 months of employment or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Valid drivers license and insurable driving record.

Education or training BS in mechanical engineering / mechanical engineering technology or closely related discipline from an ABET accredited institution is required.

Level and type of experience Extensive experience in design of mechanical systems and/or construction project management. Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification)

Masters degree in mechanical engineering, construction management or a related discipline.

Professional Engineer registration and/or Project Management Professional (PMP).

Some experience in managing complex design and construction projects. Some experience working in scheduling software such as Primavera or MS Project.

Some experience working in web-based project management software such as eBuilder, PCS or CoConstruct.

40 Hour OSHA Training Course.

Some experience interacting with code officials in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Working proficiency in a range of Microsoft Office products including PowerPoint and Project. Experience in Higher Education. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].