Mechanical Engineer

Job Posting Title:

Mechanical Engineer

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Hiring Department:

Campus Operations

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position resides on the Technical Review Team within the Campus Operations Unit. The Technical Review Team is responsible for the review of construction documents at various project phases. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing a security background check and receiving an acceptable driver's rating. Applications will be reviewed online by the hiring department.

This position provides for work-life balance with typically a 40-hours work week that includes flexible work arrangements and remote/hybrid options. The current schedule requires the employee to work on the UT Austin campus at least 2-3 days per week.

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship. 

Purpose

Perform technical review of project documents to ensure alignment with construction standards, and applying related design and construction principles and practice to complex, extensive and diversified projects in the specialty area. In area of expertise, track compliance with regulatory government entities.

Responsibilities

• As technical expert, independently evaluate the plans and specifications for projects prepared by other architects, engineers, and other design professionals. Perform reviews in conjunction with and coordinated with other disciplines of architecture and engineering meeting the agreed review schedule. Review to ensure the projects meet UT adopted codes, standards, programmatic needs, sustainability goals, and to minimize the effects of inflationary construction costs.
• Works independently in resolving highly complex and technical issues related to design and construction.
• Apply related professional skills and knowledge during construction to provide compliance with building codes and UT Standards as directed by supervision.
• Participate in providing input and updating the related discipline specific requirements in the UT Austin Standards.
• Assist and interact with Facilities Maintenance and other University personnel throughout all project phases as directed by supervision.
• Ensure associated required record-keeping systems are maintained.
• Perform value management engineering studies and evaluation of schematic design, preliminary design, and when so determined in construction management costing or post-bid costing to achieve aesthetic and technical value at reduced or increased costs consistent with life cycle costs for maintenance, durability, and energy conservation.
• Secure and maintain required discipline license including any continued education criterion.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering. Four or more years of experience in design and construction with emphasis on working knowledge in the areas of code enforcement, design documents and specifications, and construction practices. Knowledge of specialized standards related to construction in the area of expertise. Professional engineer or ability to obtain within one year of employment. Ability to apply thorough knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures for the area of expertise to difficult and unique assignments. Ability to develop and review requests for code or design exceptions. Knowledge of the codes in the area of expertise. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment. Strong communication skills. Strong computer skills. Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree or advanced degree in Engineering with a focus on Mechanical Engineering. Demonstrated experience with the evaluation of complex designs to make professional judgments as to the acceptability of alternative technical practices. On-site experience at major construction sites with familiarity of building systems including foundations, structures, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.

Salary Range

$90,000 + depending on qualifications

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer , complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
• E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031 .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.