Assistant Director of Engineering Design (MEP)

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Engineering Design provides professional engineering leadership for campus mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) design and construction administration. The position oversees consultant-performed engineering services from initial project programming through construction, reviews and seals MEP plans prepared by CPDC design staff, and helps ensure code-compliant, cost-effective solutions. It supports RFP and RFQ development, participates in design meetings, coordinates plans and specifications, and helps maintain campus design standards.

The role contributes to contractor coordination, procurement review, contract management, capital project reviews, agency coordination, and special initiatives supporting campus operations and long-term planning. It supervises engineering design staff and may act for the Director of Design when assigned. The position is full-time and designated as essential; it may be required to report to or remain at work during emergencies when classes are canceled or campus operations are limited. It is an FLSA-exempt position and is not eligible for FLSA overtime provisions. Work visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Engineering.
• Five years of engineering design experience.
• Experience with planning, code compliance, and engineering design review.
• Current New York State Professional Engineer (PE) license, required for sealing and signing plans and documents.
• Maintain an appropriate valid New York State driver's license and a motor vehicle record free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
• Out-of-state hires must provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the issuing state within five business days of a conditional offer and obtain a New York State driver's license within 30 days of the start date.
• Resume/CV and cover letter must be included with the online application.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or foreign equivalent.
• Additional years of engineering design experience.
• Experience in a large academic, healthcare, or similar setting.
• Experience with project management, RFP/specification preparation, and consultant coordination.
• Industry certifications such as Revit MEP accreditation, LEED AP for green building, or Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (CSBA).

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing engineering services and coordinating engineering design with architectural design for local projects.
• Manage campus engineering design services contracted to and performed by consultants.
• Support preparation and review of RFPs, RFQs, and consultant submissions.
• Participate in design development meetings and provide technical input to senior campus officials.
• Represent the department on engineering-related matters when assigned.
• Contribute to strategies supporting long-term campus goals and cost-effective design solutions.
• Oversee engineering drawings and review, stamp, and seal plans and documents.
• Assist in managing departmental operations in the Director's absence when assigned.
• Support construction and renovation oversight, coordination with trade unions, and contractor supervision from an engineering perspective.
• Oversee engineering design staff, including performance program development, evaluations, and workload coordination.
• Support labor cost estimating for project design and construction.
• Assist with reviewing procurement applications and design-related payment requests.
• Help maintain design-related contracts and provide input on contract specifications.
• Track project progress in CPR and follow up with Procurement on outstanding issues.
• Coordinate preparation of plans and specifications for contractor or trade union work.
• Ensure preferred engineering features are incorporated into preliminary drawings.
• Support review of working drawings and prepare materials for the Director or AVP's approval.
• Develop, implement, and maintain campus design standards for MEP equipment, devices, and fixtures.
• Prepare draft plans and specifications and seal or sign engineering plans as required.
• Review capital project designs following initial planning phases.
• Coordinate with SUCF, OSC, DASNY, and other agencies on design issues, scheduling, and code requirements.
• Participate in special assignments, including identifying operational deficiencies and recommending improvements.
• Review, stamp, and sign HSC MEP engineering drawings and documents in collaboration with the Director of Planning, Design & Construction for HSC and the HSC architectural and engineering team.
• Assist with and review grant programs and designs with the Director of Special Initiatives and Grant Management.
• Perform other duties or projects as assigned in keeping with the position's rank and departmental mission.

Benefits

• $4,000 annual UUP location pay, paid biweekly, in addition to base salary.
• The posting directs applicants to the university's WHY WORK HERE page for information about total rewards, but does not specify additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior