Engineer, Building Services Engineer

Responsibilities

• Analyze cause, recommend and implement solutions for problems related to mechanical, electrical, and other complex building systems under existing conditions or resulting from renovation/new building systems.
• Assist with developing, documenting, and continuously improving maintenance procedures and guidelines by staying abreast of the latest technological improvements in preventive maintenance and other facilities maintenance activities of existing, renovated and new systems.
• Load information for PMs and into management systems.
• Manage maintenance repair projects, including budget oversight, communicating with customers, coordinating with other work groups, and directing contractors.
• Review design drawings and specifications for HVAC controls and other mechanical/electrical systems tied to new construction and renovation projects to ensure energy efficiency, maintainability, and compliance with standards.
• Provide technical input on construction projects to arrive at the best life cycle cost solution for mechanical and electrical systems.
• Participate in development of university MEP standards.
• Organize and maintain drawings, maintenance manuals, maintenance repair procedures, and guidelines.
• Further support the optimization of the maintenance management system.
• Assist and supervise the coordination of inspections of new and renovated buildings.
• Participate during inspections and follow up on resolution of deficiencies.
• Participate in the owner’s meetings and reviews from DD and post construction process.
• Participate in the review of construction submittals and close-out documentation.
• Make site visits on a regular basis and meet with owner, project manager, contractor, etc.
• Enter warranty data into tracking system and follow up to ensure resolution of warranty claims.
• Perform other related functions as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or other engineering field from an ABET accredited university.
• Zero to two years of increasingly responsible experience with facility HVAC, mechanical and electrical system measurements, analysis, design, capacity modification, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of building and energy codes.
• Experience with simultaneously designing and managing several projects through to conclusion within restrictive time constraints.
• PC experience including developing and using complex spreadsheets and software for engineering analysis, project budgeting and cost tracking, and facilities management.
• Ability to review and interpret MEP plans and specifications.
• Relevant internship experience.