Mechanical Engineer- Vertical Project Management Section- Office City Engineer

Position: Mechanical Engineer- Vertical Project Management Section- Office of the City Engineer
ABOUT THIS POSITION

Phoenix, the nation's fifth-largest city, is Arizona's hub for government, commerce, and culture. As a rapidly growing center for high technology, manufacturing, bioscience research, and advanced business services, Phoenix offers a dynamic environment filled with sports and cultural attractions, unique restaurants, world-class museums, diverse neighborhoods, and endless outdoor recreation.

The Office of the City Engineer is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join the Vertical Project Management Section. In this role, you will manage and coordinate all phases of design and construction for Capital Improvement Projects that support a wide range of City departments, including the Phoenix Convention Center, Office of Arts and Culture, Parks and Recreation, Library, Police, Fire, Public Works, and others.

The successful candidate will oversee professional service contracts and construction delivery methods such as Job Order Contracting (JOC), Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR). You will guide projects from concept through completion, ensuring they meet City standards, budget goals, and operational needs.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will lead the planning, design, and construction of mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and other building infrastructure. You will also develop and implement City Building Standards and department-specific design criteria used for new construction, renovations, and facility expansions.

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the City's built environment while contributing to projects that directly serve Phoenix employees, residents and visitors.

Responsibilities include and are not limited to:

* Negotiate the scope of work and fee proposals with professional firms and contractors.

* Work with professional firms to design plans for mechanical, plumbing, and fire protection systems for public buildings.

* Analyze and evaluate building energy consumption and recommend ways to conserve energy.

* Review and evaluate mechanical design drawings and specifications.

* Consult with inspectors and advise on problems with work in progress.

* Attend and observe construction in progress and provide final inspections and acceptance or rejection of completed work.

* Develop and implement plans for maintenance and repair of mechanical systems.

* Investigate equipment failures and recommend remedial actions.

* Collaborate with other design disciplines to develop integrated design solutions.

* Manage multiple design and construction projects.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Knowledge of:

* Fundamental mechanical engineering concepts.

Ability to:

* Manage multiple projects and prioritize activities.

* Identify and analyze problems in existing HVAC, plumbing and fire life safety systems.

* Communicate with other City departments affected by construction projects.

* Work with consultants, contractors, and client departments to develop realistic schedules.

SALARY

Pay and Hiring Range: $ - $137,592 annually.

Pay Range Explanation:

* Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.

* Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Internal Only:
Please understand that this is pay grade 069. If selected, your salary offer will be based on the applicable promotion or demotion worksheet in accordance with the City Pay Ordinance.

* Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.

* Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.

* Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.

* When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

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