Utilities Engineer I - Sr 535146

About the role

Develop and maintain OSU Stillwater campus chilled water, hot water, and steam system models using modeling software. Be a project manager and perform design work on campus chilled water, hot water, and steam systems, and review drawings and applications from outside sources to determine acceptability with OSU specifications. Develop OSU design guidelines for chilled water, hot water, and steam systems. Provide guidance on established engineering practices, procedures and technical direction to other engineers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Requires strong analytical skills and the ability to pay meticulous attention to detail is required.
• Must demonstrate solid professional ethics and possess a sound capacity to follow through on tasks.
• Due to communication expectations of the position, the incumbent will be required to maintain a personal cell phone for communication during normal working hours.
• Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe work environment.
• Work conditions include exposure to construction areas, laboratory areas, industrial plants, and mechanical rooms – of which all could be deemed hazardous.
• Work takes place both in an office and in the field.
• Employee must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses, etc.).
• This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Mechanical Engineering or a related field. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Utilities Engineer I - 1 year of engineering working experience, including drafting, technical writing, estimating and design.
• Utilities Engineer II - 3 years of engineering working experience, including drafting, technical writing, estimating and design.
• Utilities Engineer III – 6 years of work experience in the practical application of engineering principles.
• Utilities Engineer IV – 8 years of work experience in the practical application of engineering principles.
• Utilities Engineer Sr – 10 years of work experience in the practical application of engineering principles.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: Utilities Engineer I – EIT or FE certification upon hire and/or PE endorsement from a current PE. Utilities Engineer II – EIT or FE certification upon hire. Utilities Engineer III – PE in Oklahoma or PE license in another state and able to gain registration through reciprocity within one year of hire. Utilities Engineer IV – PE in Oklahoma or PE license in another state and able to gain registration through reciprocity within one year of hire. OSU FM Leadership program or an equivalent training program certification. Utilities Engineer Sr - PE in Oklahoma or PE license in another state and able to gain registration through reciprocity within one year of hire. OSU staff supervisor training or other equivalent program certification.
• Have before hire and maintain after hire, a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Techonologically proficient, capable of accurate data entry/retrieval and learning new software as needed.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3d, ESRI, GIS, and KY Pipe.
• Working knowledge of state and federal safety and environmental guidelines and regulations.
• Be organized and able to work with campus staff, colleagues and peers, management, and outside contractors.
• Skillful in basic problem solving and interpersonal communications.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic understanding of building and life safety codes applicable to engineering work.
• Ability to become proficient in the use of "AiM" Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.

Benefits

OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life and retirement benefits, paid leave and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition.