Engineer IV

MURR is seeking an experienced Engineer IV to provide technical leadership for critical facility infrastructure systems that support one of the nation’s premier research reactor facilities.

About the role

This position serves as the lead engineering resource for building systems, driving system reliability, modernization efforts, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence while providing mentorship and technical guidance to engineering staff. The successful candidate will leverage advanced engineering expertise to evaluate, design, maintain, and improve complex building systems while collaborating with diverse stakeholders across MURR operations, research, production, quality assurance, and external partners.

A life-saving operation in the middle of America — the University of Missouri Research Reactor (MURR) — needs you to help guide its future. MURR is expanding its critical cancer-fighting and medical isotope production. MURR’s reactor is the highest-power university research reactor in the United States, operating at 10 megawatts, 6.5 days a week and 52 weeks a year. The MURR facility enables research across many disciplines — from investigating ancient cultures and how plants respond to their environment, to analyzing industrial materials and developing radiopharmaceuticals that have lifesaving clinical applications. The MURR facility is a reliable resource for researchers, scientists, engineers, and students across the country.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monitoring, design, maintenance, and optimization of facility systems, including HVAC, steam, chilled water, compressed air, and vacuum systems.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and training to engineering staff on facility engineering standards, best practices, and system performance.
• Serve as a functional project manager and subject matter expert for facility improvement initiatives and capital projects.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex system issues, identify performance trends, and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Drive corrective action initiatives by partnering with stakeholders to investigate issues, implement resolutions, and improve system reliability.
• Review and evaluate engineering documentation, drawings, and designs developed by external engineering and construction firms.
• Recommend and support strategic upgrades and modifications to facility systems in alignment with organizational goals and long-term operational needs.
• Develop, update, and implement engineering procedures, standards, and technical documentation.
• Coordinate with internal departments, regulatory stakeholders, contractors, and vendors to ensure successful project execution and system performance.
• Communicate system impacts, planned outages, and improvement activities to operational stakeholders while balancing engineering requirements with regulatory and business needs.

Schedule

Typical work hours are Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Work outside these hours may be required to support the 24-hour nature of the MURR mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related/relevant area.
• At least 6 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired.

Qualifications

• Significant progressive engineering experience supporting complex industrial, research, manufacturing, utility, healthcare, nuclear, or highly regulated facilities.
• Demonstrated expertise with building and utility systems, including HVAC, steam, chilled water, compressed air, and related infrastructure.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through implementation, including design review, vendor coordination, and commissioning activities.
• Strong knowledge of engineering principles, reliability practices, and facility maintenance strategies.
• Ability to independently evaluate complex technical issues, develop recommendations, and present solutions to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to balance safety, regulatory, operational, and financial considerations when making engineering recommendations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor technical staff and promote engineering best practices across an organization.
• Professional Engineer Licensure is strongly preferred.

Pay

Anticipated hiring range: $110,000 – $130,000 per year.

Benefits

This position is eligible for University benefits. The comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave and paid caregiver leave.
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.