Mechanical Engineer / Senior Mechanical Engineer

The University of Virginia is accepting applications for a Mechanical Engineer or Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Design Services team within Facilities Management. The successful candidate will fill one of these positions based on their experience, education, skills, and abilities. We are a multi-discipline team engaged in all facets of building engineering and provide design services for a wide variety of University renovations including classrooms, labs, healthcare facilities, athletic facilities, and student housing. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the University while working in a collaborative and stimulating environment.

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With over 1,200 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include

Mechanical Engineer:

• Prepare design documents for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection using Revit for most projects.

• Ensure compliance with applicable codes and university design guidelines.

• Provide engineering calculations and analysis of mechanical systems with oversight from senior team members.

• Perform construction administration services including submittal reviews, punchlist inspections, and project closeout.

• Confirm existing conditions from drawing archives and site visits.

• Adhere to and assist in developing department standards.

• Develop and maintain project workbook using eBuilder.

• Participate in meetings with project managers, consulting architects and engineers, University stakeholders, and others.

• Other duties as assigned.

Sr. Mechanical Engineer:

In addition to duties listed above,

• Develop and manage scope, schedule and budget for new projects in collaboration with Project Managers and stakeholders.

• Assign tasks to project team members and assist in resolving complex or challenging issues.

• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy of construction documents as well as compliance with building codes and the University’s Facility Design Guidelines.

• Prepare feasibility studies to assess project viability and provide recommendations.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Mechanical Engineer

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Work Experience: Four years of mechanical design experience

• Proficiency in drafting mechanical systems (Revit preferred)

• Licensure: Professional Engineer required (or ability to achieve within 6 months by comity)

Sr. Mechanical Engineer

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

• Work Experience: Seven years of mechanical design experience

• Proficiency in drafting mechanical systems (Revit preferred)

• Licensure: Professional Engineer required

Anticipated Compensation:

• Engineer - $85,000, commensurate with experience.

• Senior Engineer - $105,000, commensurate with experience.

This is a full-time exempt-level position with UVA benefits . Employees benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave

• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs

• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System

• Tuition and professional development benefits

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year

Selected candidates will be required to complete all required background checks and health screening prior to the first day of employment.

To Apply:

Apply online and search for requisition R0058296.  Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile.  Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.  

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required. 

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, at [email protected].

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.