Mechanical Engineer

Position Information

Posting Number SF01774 Job Title Mechanical Engineer Position Number 108810 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union PSA/NEA - Professional Staff Assoc Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 15 Pay Grade Range Salary commensurate with education and experience Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information

Department Office of Capital Projects Contact(s)

Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary

This search will remain open until filled.

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Basic Function

Oversee the design, installation, and commissioning of the heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) and other mechanical systems throughout the University.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Serve as project manager for the design, installation and commissioning of mechanical systems.

Develop standard requirements for work by design consultants and review the work for satisfactory performance.

Perform engineering design work, planning, analysis, and studies of mechanical systems.

Provide technical and professional support to University engineers, architects, Campus Planning and Design staff, Facilities Services staff, and Capital Projects project manager(s) in the HVAC, energy and utility areas.

Assist operations and maintenance divisions with trouble shooting equipment and with preventive maintenance programming.

Manage large and complex projects, and maintain the budget(s) and schedule(s) for the assigned projects.

Select, recommend, and develop design standards for the University’s mechanical systems.

Select engineering alternatives to be investigated, and compare the alternatives. Make engineering decisions or review and approve proposed decisions prior to their implementation, including consideration of alternatives.

Direct production of plans, reports, proposals, qualification statements, interview presentations, and other products for delivery to clients.

Perform quality control audits to minimize errors and omissions.

Responsible for executing engineering documents prepared by themself or for those prepared under their supervision.

Periodically visit project site(s) to observe materials and completed work to ensure their general compliance with plans, specifications and design concepts.

Apply specialized engineering knowledge and practical experience to the analysis and design of relevant complex projects.

Exercise good engineering judgment in making adaptations and modifications to standard engineering practice.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Communicate effectively through writing, graphics and public speaking.

Continually review professional journals and Federal and State design and code standards.

Maintain contacts with vendors and designers in order to stay current with the construction products and technology.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Licenses, Tools, And Equipment

Personal computers, printers; word processing, database management, and spreadsheet software; computer-aided design software. Have and maintain, or be able to secure within six months a Rhode Island Professional Engineers License (P.E.)

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Accommodate Individuals With Disabilities.

ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY

Required

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five years of cumulative experience in the design and project management of HVAC systems (i.e., installation, operation, inspection, supervision, and maintenance).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the operation, maintenance and inspection of relevant mechanical systems (i.e., fan coils, air handling units, air and water-cooled chillers, absorption chillers, cooling towers, heating boilers, pumps, HVAC controls (pneumatic and DDC), motor controls, and auxiliary equipment).
• Demonstrated knowledge of the practices, methods, procedures, and techniques used in the efficient and economical operation of heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain essential records and files of relevant equipment, materials, and outside services.
• Demonstrated computer skills (i.e., knowledge of word processing, database management, spreadsheet, and computer-aided design and project management software).
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
• Must have and maintain, or be able to secure within six months, a Rhode Island Professional Engineers License (P.E.)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Posting Date 05/01/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:

(#1) Cover letter.

(#2) Resume.

(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

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