Mechanical Engineer | Engineer/Architect III

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Work type:Support Staff
Pay Grade: 14
Major Administrative Unit / College: Infrastructure Planning And Facilities
Department: Ipf Planning Design And Construction 10072660
Sub Area: AP- Professionals
Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience
Location:East Lansing
Categories:Engineers/Architects, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union

Working/Functional Title

Mechanical Engineer

Position Summary

This position will provide mechanical engineering support and apply intensive and diversified principles and practices and makes independent decisions that apply to large academic institutions; visual inspection of construction work as necessary, analysis, and support of maintenance operations. This position will be responsible for the Mechanical Engineering and complete design of University Building HVAC, plumbing Systems, and fire suppression systems. This will include the assessment of existing building/campus HVAC/Plumbing/Fire suppression systems, design or review of consultant design of new systems. Develop plans and specifications for new construction, alterations and improvements to campus facilities and equipment. Project management and field review of new mechanical system installations. Additionally, this position will provide mechanical engineering support and solutions to multiple campus stakeholders. The position will use CAD, and reference ASHRAE, and SMACNA standards. The position will have to effectively communicate and coordinate mechanical engineering efforts with multiple engineering/arch disciplines and campus stakeholders.

Duties associated with this position involves working at construction sites, access to work areas by ladder, scaffold, hatchways, ramps, and similar means; outdoor work on a variety of floor and ground surfaces including climbing and entry into confined spaces; visual inspection of construction work as essential elements of construction inspection, analysis, and support of maintenance operations functions. Successful candidate must be innovative and communicate well in a team environment and with campus stakeholders. The position will be on-call for emergencies on projects they are assigned outside of normal working hours.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.

Unit Specific Education/Experience/Skills

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in mechanical engineering; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in the field of mechanical engineering; including design, methods, materials, maintenance, and operation of mechanical building systems and utility systems; experience in AutoCAD/Civil 3D or REVIT; extensive knowledge of construction practices as well as a sound understanding of applicable codes for university facilities. Successful candidate must have experience with the complete design and specifications of a institutional buildings mechanical system; experience with Office Automation Applications like Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, etc.…) and Microsoft Windows; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Possession of a valid vehicle license.

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Desired Qualifications

Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineering Registration in the State of Michigan; five+ years in mechanical engineering experience, in cross discipline project coordination, developing studies and presentation materials for upper administrative levels, and coordinating all aspects of a large institutional facility; experience with university infrastructure and facilities, policies and practices; experience with an asset management software and project management software.

A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume and cover letter are required.

Together-we-will Statement

The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at:

https://msu.edu/together-we-will/
Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Bidding eligibility ends 11/2/2021, at 11:55 PM

Advertised:Oct 27, 2021 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:Dec 12, 2021 Eastern Standard Time