Facility Mechanical Engineer

About the role

The Facilities Mechanical Engineer serves as a technical expert within Facilities Services, primarily responsible for the design review and construction administration support of mechanical and plumbing systems in capital construction projects. This role ensures that designs align with UNC-Chapel Hill’s standards for safety, reliability, maintainability, energy efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the UNC-CH Plumbing and Mechanical Guidelines.
• Represent Facilities’ mechanical and plumbing interests on capital improvement projects.
• Manage engineering-led projects.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, maintenance staff, and other university professionals including Environmental Health and Safety, Energy Services, campus facility managers, and building services.
• Uphold the integrity and performance of campus plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Review plans and specifications, cost estimates, life-cycle cost analyses, equipment submittals, value engineering decisions, contractor requests for information (RFIs), and other design and construction documents.
• Simultaneously manage and/or support dozens of projects while providing engineering support across multiple departments within Facilities Services.

Requirements

• Valid North Carolina Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to hire date.
• Bachelor’s degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Substantial knowledge and experience with mechanical, plumbing, and energy codes, as well as relevant industry standards including ASHRAE, ACCA, ANSI, SMACNA, and NFPA.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience with engineering design, project management, and construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of professional engineering theory, techniques, practices, procedures, applicable building codes, and laws, with proven skill in applying this knowledge towards system design, system repair and renovation, troubleshooting, and problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight or more years of combined experience in engineering design, project management, and/or construction administration related to MEP building systems.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills.
• Engineering experience with laboratory, classroom, dining, housing, and athletic facilities, including both modern and historic facilities.
• Experience with the requirements of the North Carolina State Construction Office and the UNC System Office.
• Facilities maintenance and operations experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer in the State of NC.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

• Ability to climb ladders.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to use mechanical instruments.
• Ability to work in mechanical/electrical equipment areas.
• Ability to wear protective gear.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Ability to wear safety shoes.