Senior Mechanical Engineer

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• Participates in the formulation, design, construction, and commissioning of projects overseen by the University’s capital projects group. Reviews the work of design professionals with respect to University objectives and design standards, operability and maintainability, and cost‑effectiveness. Provides feedback and assistance to project managers and design professionals regarding all aspects of engineering design.
• Facilitates commissioning of new and renovated mechanical systems including review of functional acceptance test scripts, participation in field testing of systems, interfacing with operations personnel with respect to operability and maintainability of systems, and participating in systems training.
• Directs complex engineering projects by retaining qualified outside engineering consultants and contractors. Prepares work scopes and/or requests for proposal to support project execution. Oversees engineering consultants and contractors to ensure high‑quality project delivery as well as conformance to established schedule and budget. Maintains a high level of involvement in and/or directly oversees project execution and represents findings in oral and/or written format as needed.
• Assists University operations staff (Campus Operations and Utilities) in troubleshooting mechanical systems. Provides solutions to operational problems.
• Formulates projects for placement, upgrade or enhancement of mechanical systems.
• Reviews and suggests improvements to campus automation systems as appropriate. Formulates projects to improve building performance as needed.
• Participates in budget development for projects and capital spending.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience managing projects and teams of consulting design professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to establish productive rapport with staff and team throughout the University to contribute to, and benefit from, a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, programs, and organizational goals, while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn and lead over time, stay informed of industry best practices, training, and new technical approaches to the most complex building and campus system challenges.
• Ability to promote proactive energy management and climate action strategies on projects of all scale and scope at the University.

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and eight years of related experience in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience with building system design and operation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems and equipment, energy performance modeling, and regulatory frameworks; central utilities and cogeneration plants, plant equipment, distribution, and metering; commissioning from project formulation through turnover and performance diagnostics.

Reporting to the Associate Director of Engineering & Energy Management with latitude to exercise a high level of independent judgment and initiative, the Senior Mechanical Engineer provides technical direction, project management, and subject matter expertise in support of mechanical and energy systems of the University’s capital program and campus operations. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will interact with Yale’s planning and project management staff, operations personnel, and consulting professionals and will focus specifically on developing innovative projects to reduce energy use and increase renewable energy supply in support of the University’s many goals and climate commitment.

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