Mechanical Engineer

This is a full‑time CASA role. The salary grade for this posting is 0645. The salary range is $79,010 to $98,447. New applicants to CASA will begin on the first salary step. The final salary will be determined by our Classification and Compensation team after reviewing the candidate’s experience and considering our internal salary equity.

Title: Mechanical Engineer
Department: Capital Programs
Reports To: Design Manager

Administrative mechanical work in the Design and Construction Division. The employee reviews plans and specifications submitted by contracted architects and engineers for new construction, repair, and alteration of public school buildings and related facilities. The role includes field contact with technical and administrative personnel to facilitate the execution of school building plans.

• Reviews mechanical design, plans, specifications and other contract documents prepared by consultants, architects and engineers for feasibility and adherence to School District standards; conducts periodic inspections of project sites to review work in progress for conformance to plans and specifications.
• Conducts special studies and makes recommendations for changes in procedures when indicated; makes partial and final engineering estimates of work completed; coordinates the mechanical engineering aspects of projects; resolves design problems and interprets contract documents; reviews and prepares change orders.
• Reviews inspection reports on projects in progress and upon completion; confers with engineers on changes needed for approval of projects; recommends approval where changes are warranted.
• Writes technical reports, procedural memos and technical evaluation papers; prepares drawings, sketches and specifications for mechanical projects as needed; reviews and approves invoices; arranges for and assists in the preparation of cost estimates.
• Coordinates the review of design concepts by the department, appropriate city agencies and contracted engineers; meets with instructional personnel, administrators and interested citizen’s groups to develop and explain design concepts.
• Prepares applications for code variances and attends hearings; provides technical assistance to the School District’s legal counsel; prepares and schedules advertisements for bids.

• Performs related work as required.

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree program in mechanical engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of full‑time, paid, professional mechanical engineering experience in the design of mechanical systems for large construction and renovation projects.

• Considerable knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of mechanical engineering as applied to the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and designs for a variety of engineering projects.
• Considerable knowledge of modern mechanical engineering methods and materials.
• Knowledge of modern mechanical engineering techniques as applied to construction and renovation work.
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques used in the inspection of work under construction for compliance with specifications.
• Ability to make estimates of mechanical engineering costs involved in construction and alterations.
• Ability to resolve mechanical engineering design and interpretation problems involving modification and adaptation of standard engineering methods and techniques.
• Ability to inspect work under construction for compliance with specifications.
• Ability to prepare technical forms, reports, change notices and other correspondence.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, contractors, administrative officials and others.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.