Mechanical Engineer Senior

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Mechanical Engineer Senior

Tempe, AZ (University Services Building, 1551 S. Rural Road)

$90,000 – $110,000 annually. ASU offers a comprehensive benefits package with the State of Arizona.

Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm

• Bachelor's degree and seven (7) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• Experience with large district utility systems
• Experience in supporting operations and maintenance functions for a large university, or similar setting.
• Knowledge of principles, practices, laws, ordinances and terminology related to project construction and design.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes including electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life safety and accessibility codes and laws.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, engineers, contractors, co‑workers, staff, representatives of other cities and the general public.
• CEM certification
• LEED, APPA EFP certification
• ASHRAE membership

• Assists Facilities Management staff in troubleshooting existing equipment and systems, and makes recommendations for modifications and upgrades.
• Reviews operation of central plant and related thermal energy infrastructure, including chilled water and steam systems, and provides engineering support for operations staff.
• Uses modelling software to model district chilled water systems.
• Uses load data to forecast thermal energy needs to assist with long‑range capacity planning and capital projects.
• Manages engineering studies performed by outside consultants.
• Identifies energy savings opportunities and promotes ASU Sustainability and Carbon Neutrality initiatives.
• Manages engineering projects directly or as a mentor.
• Reviews drawings to ensure proper engineering techniques and required specifications are used.
• Assists with the preparation of construction documents outlining cost estimates, construction status, and recommended construction phasing that ensure compliance with standards.
• Seeks approaches to meet or exceed established project goals and objectives.
• Plans and designs or manages the design of mechanical systems components, or equipment.
• Uses graphic instructions including blueprints, maps, layouts and other visual aids to determine innovative solutions to problems.
• Reads blueprints, construction plans and CAD documents.
• Provides design concepts and oversees design by consulting Architects and/or Engineers and recommends design modifications or alterations as required.
• Reviews specifications and design guidelines.
• Reviews and approves or rejects design guideline variance requests.
• Researches and recommends new or innovative products or processes.
• Formulates significant information strategies and implements in coordination with outside agencies.
• Participates in Requests for Proposals, proposal evaluations, consultant interviews and selection, and pre‑bid and pre‑construction conferences.
• Provides customer service to both internal and external customers.

Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding, and manipulating a computer mouse. Outdoors in uncontrolled environments subject to excessive heat or cold, wind, weather, etc. Standing for varying lengths of time and walking moderate distances to perform work. Occasional bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds. Regular activities require the ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or be subject to resolution of conflicts.

Will be expected to participate in emergency events including evacuations, medical emergencies, and utility interruptions. May be exposed to hazardous and dangerous materials, tools, and equipment which will require safety precautions and/or specific processes to be followed, and may include the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (e.g., gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, garments, face coverings, hardhat,…