Senior Mechanical Engineer

• Report to the Manager of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• Participate in and lead master planning, capital planning, and design management activities for various projects and programs. Collaborate with U-M stakeholders to oversee chilled water, heating, HVAC, and hydronic systems, both at the building and the regional plant level. You will participate in analysis and long-term planning of campus infrastructure, applying energy conservation and carbon neutrality initiatives.
• Provide design management for renovation projects of existing campus buildings and infrastructure. You will develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget. Project studies or designs may be self-performed or by a third-party consultant. You may be asked to function as the discipline or project lead.
• Provide drawing and specification documentation for mechanical systems for self-performed studies or designs. Layout equipment and systems, perform engineering calculations, and select equipment and devices with support from engineers or the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Manager. You will write standards and technical specifications. Coordinate the design with all disciplines and other U-M partners.
• Manage consultant activities to ensure completion of the project requirements, including the scope, schedule, and budget goals for studies or designs by third-party consultants. You will develop Request for Proposals and review payment invoices.
• Perform field surveys in mechanical, electrical, and other building spaces to document existing mechanical systems and to understand building interferences. You will assess condition and performance of systems and components. Develop recommendations for alterations to buildings and infrastructure based on the findings of field surveys and evaluations.
• Present and review designs with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with codes and regulations. You will review and stamp construction documents to be submitted to the State of Michigan Bureau of Fire Safety.
• Coordinate anticipated construction activities with stakeholders. Evaluate contract bids and make recommendations on contract awards.
• Administer RFIs and construction bulletins for design revisions. You will review and process shop drawings, help resolve construction issues, and monitor commissioning activities.
• Participate in or lead groups and initiatives, such as the development of new master specifications, details, or design guidelines. You will evaluate products for applicability in mechanical systems. Share expertise within the organization and mentor design staff.
• Review and recommend energy conservation measures.
• Interview, recommend selection of, train, and evaluate engineering support staff.

F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care, that's the heart of what drives people to work  some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including family care, maternity and paternal leaves
• Hybrid work environment
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution. Registered as a State of Michigan Professional Engineer, or the ability to transfer a PE license from another state.
• Fifteen or more years of progressively responsible experience in the design and construction of mechanical systems for commercial, educational, or research type…