Mechanical Engineer, Engineering & Energy

University of Maryland, United States

Updated: about 2 years ago
Location: College Park, MARYLAND
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Posting Details
Posting Details


Position Number: 121019
Title: Mechanical Engineer
Functional Title: Mechanical Engineer, Engineering & Energy
Category Status: 33-Exempt Regular
Applicant Search Category: Staff
University Authorized FTE: 1.00
Unit: VPA-FM-E&E-Engineering Services
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. A prior criminal conviction or convictions will not automatically disqualify a finalist from employment in the position.
Vaccine Protocol

The University of Maryland has made the safety of our students, faculty and staff, and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University System of Maryland (USM) recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on USM campuses this fall, including UMD, are required to be vaccinated against COVID. As a prospective and/or a new employee at UMD, you will be required to comply with the University’s vaccination protocol. Proof of full vaccination will be required before the start of employment in order to work at any University of Maryland location. Prospective or new employees may seek a medical or religious exemption to the vaccination requirement at return.umd.edu and must have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment. Failure to provide proof of vaccination or to obtain approval for a medical or religious exemption will result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Performs utility and building mechanical system and equipment infrastructure assessments and oversees the design and replacement/upgrade of mechanical equipment and systems. Performs project management responsibilities for mechanical system upgrade efforts.  
 
Provides analysis, design and construction support for the Engineering & Energy (E&E), unit, other FM units and independent college projects and construction activities. Assures that project energy performance complies with the University’s energy conservation and reduction goals.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION:  Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar related technology field.
EXPERIENCE: Seven (7) years of experience including design, commissioning, and testing of mechanical infrastructure is required.  Experience should be in performing similar duties with complex mechanical utility and building systems. Position requires at least five (5) years’ experience in the design of building and infrastructure mechanical systems, including chillers, boilers, pumps, air handling units, fan coil units, chilled and heating water, steam, DX air conditioning, domestic water and specialty plumbing systems.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:  Must have demonstrated ability to devise innovative solutions to problems. Must have knowledge and experience designing, constructing and commissioning mechanical systems. Must be knowledgeable about building automation systems and be capable of writing sequences of operation for mechanical systems, and be knowledgeable of building, mechanical and energy codes, products and current best practices for mechanical systems. Must be an effective communicator, both in oral and written form.  Must have the ability to use computers and be adept at using AutoCAD, energy modelling, word-processing and spreadsheet software.                                                                                                         
Preferences:
-Professional Engineer (P.E.) Preferred 
-Knowledge and use of hydraulic evaluation software, such as Termis is desirable.
Additional Certifications:
Incumbent must possess a driver’s license, as duties require the incumbent to travel to and from meetings and project sites both on and off campus. If driving a State vehicle, incumbent must possess a valid MD Class C driver’s license or equivalent with fewer than six (6) points.
Additional Information:
For full and best consideration please submit a cover letter, resume and list of 3 professional references by October 20, 2021.
The salary hiring range for this position is $99,300-$124,163.
Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Maryland in its mission of achieving excellence as the State’s primary center of research and graduate education and the institution of choice for undergraduate students of exceptional ability and promise. We are responsible for the physical campus – its academic, research and administrative spaces, the building infrastructure, and the surrounding landscape. Our workforce of about 800 employees brings a rich diversity of backgrounds, talents and skills to the management of this complex environment. We serve the campus community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days per year.
Job Risks Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
Must have the ability to work in, on, around, over and under fixed equipment and machinery; to work from ladders; to manipulate equipment, tools and supplies; to have the manual dexterity to operate a computer; to wear and work in personal protective equipment (safety footwear, hard hat, protective eye and ear wear, etc.); to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions; to lift 70 pounds. While the physical demands listed above may be experienced, the position is primarily an office environment. This position is telework eligible. 
Posting Date: 01/21/2022
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Best Consideration Date 02/18/2022
Diversity Statement:

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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