Professional Mechanical Engineer

About the role

This position is responsible for independently performing design, specification, and submittal reviews for large and small scale new and retrofit projects. It also includes providing mechanical engineering consulting and trouble-shooting support for facilities operations.

Responsibilities

• Functions as Senior Project Mechanical Engineer for a major construction project, including new construction or major alterations.
• Provides mechanical engineering expertise for design of campus renewal projects, small to medium size deferred maintenance (FIN – Facilities Investment Needs) projects, energy and water conservation projects.
• Serves as engineering liaison to coordinate communications between chief architects, chief engineers, and engineering staff members.
• Provides engineering analysis in support of recommended system upgrades or modifications.
• Reviews engineering design development and construction documents to ensure compliance with the specified programs and policies of the organization.
• Ensures that all project records such as drawings, specification, submittal, review committees, correspondence, discussions, drawings and specifications, close out information etc. are well documented and transferred to University Space Management Team.
• Ensures that project documentation complies with UCSF Facilities Design Standards, University policies and applicable codes.
• Provides analysis to improve the design, operation and maintenance features of mechanical, plumbing and utility systems in a physical plant.
• Provides professional engineering information and advice to committees consisting of current or prospective occupants in determining building needs and priorities, for projects of limited scope.
• Functions as design engineer (mechanical), for projects of limited scope undertaken by organization's staff, such as: lab renovation projects, equipment and utility installations.
• Functions as physical plant engineer, concentrating in some particular aspect of the physical planning and construction program or the physical plant operation and maintenance program, where the level of difficulty and volume of work requires professional engineering skills and knowledge.
• Supports project engineering activities for small construction projects, and provides engineering support for new construction or major alterations.
• Reviews engineering design development and construction documents to ensure compliance with the specified programs and policies of the organization.
• Provides engineering peer reviews on projects.
• Provides direction and guidance to lower-level engineers.
• Works with field personnel to identify and solve operational problems.
• Provides as needed consultation for Facilities Services Units.
• Performs utilities capacity reviews, supports the development of preventative and reliable centered maintenance programs for utilities infrastructure as needed.
• Performs field investigations and analysis to support facilities investment needs for deferred maintenance and capital improvement programs and utilities capacity analysis.
• Performs field investigations, engineering research and analysis, and prepares the required reports with recommendation including cost estimates to improve campus infrastructure to meet anticipated future campus growth; provides recommendation for projects inclusion in the deferred maintenance and capital improvement programs and other long range development needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Minimum 5+ years of related experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in facilities operations/support activities.
• Proficient in computerized and manual HVAC analysis, including AutoCAD MEP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrate a professional attitude in the work environment.
• Experience and knowledge of HVACR for new design and renovations of research laboratories, vivariums and different levels of Biosafety labs.
• Knowledge of Plumbing, Central Plants, Mechanical Distribution systems, and DDC controls.
• Knowledge in applicable Codes and energy standards.
• Thorough knowledge associated with independently performing the full range of engineering professional work.
• Ability to work in a collaborative manner; identify challenges and barriers and recommend resolutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and decision-making abilities to manage competing priorities.
• Strong project management skills needed to ensure high quality and timely completion of design and construction projects.
• Thorough knowledge necessary to apply principles, practices and procedures in the completion of assignments.
• Ability to lead and influence others.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, Environmental, Health and Safety Management regulations as they relate to design and execution of project and incorporating sustainable development practices.