Mechanical Engineer IV

Position Title:
Mechanical Engineer IV

Job Group:
Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience. State of Iowa Professional Engineering license is preferred.

Special Required Qualifications
Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:
State of Iowa Professional Engineering license
Steam and chilled water utility experience
Natural gas, domestic water, storm and sanitary utility experience
Engineering/project management experience
Operations/ maintenance staff support
Utility and jobsite safety experience
Regulatory compliance (Water quality reporting, water and sewer sampling procedures)

Job Description:

Summary
Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) at Iowa State University is seeking to hire a Mechanical Utilities Distribution Engineer. The position responsibilities include the following: provide engineering leadership for the campus steam distribution, chilled water, natural gas, domestic water, and sewer systems; coordinate operation, maintenance, and expansion of existing utility distribution systems; develop standard operating procedures and standards for the safe and reliable operation of the campus mechanical distribution systems.

Duties will include:

• analyzing and troubleshooting utility systems and equipment
• budgeting, planning, and managing utility projects; coordinating engineering tasks with other engineers and utility operations staff
• working with design professionals and construction contractors
• being a technical resource to FP&M and campus

In addition, this position will be responsible for documenting distribution systems and design standards, supporting of mechanical distribution personnel, and performing water quality reports and other regulatory compliance tasks.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills; and the ability to organize and coordinate work within and between projects. They must have the ability to understand complex utility systems and equipment.

While this position is based on the Ames campus, it requires some off-campus travel to visit all areas with utility distribution systems. Candidate must be able to be approved to drive an ISU owned vehicle.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Level Guidelines
• Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision
• Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISU’s mission and meeting division, department or work unit goals
• Solves complex issues using highly-developed problem resolution skills
• Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Utilizes high-level professional knowledge and expertise to provide guidance, recommendations, and set standards related to strategy, policy, and mission
• Leads projects of moderate to high scope and complexity with broad impact
• May provide supervision to other department staff (i.e., leads a small work team)

Appointment Type:
Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work Period

Time Type:
Full time

Pay Grade:
PS812

Application Instructions:
To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program • Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when, where, and how you do your work. For more information, please speak with the Hiring Manager.

Original Posting Date:
May 15, 2024

Posting Close Date:
May 28, 2024

Job Requisition Number:
R14715