Facilities Mechanical Engineer

Facilities Mechanical Engineer

UNC Asheville is looking for a mechanical engineer to join the Design and Construction Department. UNC Asheville is committed to energy efficiency for which the design and operational aspects of our campus facilities contribute significantly. This position offers the opportunity to:

• Provide oversight and guidance to architects, engineers, construction management firms and general contractors to ensure our commitment to efficient and well maintained campus facilities.
• Ensures projects incorporate campus facility standards and compliance with University and State Construction Office regulations and procedures.
• Assists with the negotiations and selection of consulting firms.
• Offers innovative, sustainable long-term vision, direction, strategic planning, oversight and consultation for mechanical systems.
• Offers expertise on design, evaluation and problem resolution for the Air Conditioning and Ventilation systems for the University, including ground source heat pump systems.
• Assists with the UNC Asheville Energy Conservation Program.
• Provides HVAC, piping, fire sprinkler and plumbing design reviews as needed.
• The position is responsible for preparing cost estimates on Mechanical aspects of planned projects.
• Provides Project Management including design and construction of a diverse portfolio of major capital projects in addition to renovation and repair projects ranging from $1K to $45M.
• System administrator for the building automation system, that manages the integration of control and monitoring of lighting, renewable energy, and electrical power systems.
• Position serves as University Energy Manager

FLSA
- Exempt

Required Education/Experience/Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; or equivalent combination of training and experience. The candidate should hold a North Carolina Professional Engineer's License. Will also consider applicants with a license in another state with reciprocity and ability to obtain a North Carolina Professional Engineer's License within 6 months from date of hire. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred Education/Experience/Skills
- The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate practical experience of 4-6 years of mechanical project engineering experience and 10-12 years of practical experience in the construction/design engineering business. The preferred candidate will also have a minimum of 5 years of experience with the operation and programming of a building automation system, with additional preference given to familiarity with Automated Logic Corporation controls.

The preferred candidate will be a LEED AP. The preferred candidate will be a certified Energy Manager, CEM.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

- Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work with a wide variety of constituents Knowledge of best practices in construction/design Strong technical skills