Engineer II, Mechanical – Facilities/Utilities

Universal Orlando•Orlando, FL

About The Position

Provides engineering support and moderate system redesigns to improve the reliability and operational performance of building environmental systems, including HVAC, humidity control, lighting, and building management systems across guest-facing and back-of-house facilities. Evaluates critical infrastructure such as chiller plants and boilers and recommends maintenance strategies, repairs, replacements, and capital improvements. The role includes troubleshooting, root cause analysis, system redesign, building automation system programming, and overseeing testing and commissioning. Work must comply with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, including ASHRAE, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, NEC, and OSHA. The Engineer manages assigned projects from concept through completion, performs facility evaluations, energy audits, and retro-commissioning, and supports asset management by assessing system performance and lifecycle needs. The role provides technical troubleshooting for HVAC systems, serves as a subject matter expert for the Duty Engineer program, and supports first responder operations. It also involves coordinating with facilities teams, internal departments, vendors, and equipment manufacturers; preparing and reviewing equipment specifications; evaluating emerging technologies; programming BMS controllers; and maintaining project records in Maximo or other asset management systems. The employee is expected to participate in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university in Mechanical, Structural, or Civil Engineering, with a focus on Utility, Facility, or Asset Management specialty, or a related field.
Seven years of progressive project engineering experience, including at least five years in project management within an engineering environment focused on the design, implementation, and optimization of building environmental systems.
At least seven years of hands-on experience with building management control systems (BMCS), including system optimization and programming.
Equivalent combination of education and experience is mentioned as an alternative.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.
Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate existing and proposed building environmental systems to improve reliability, occupant comfort, and operational efficiency.
Perform energy audits and facility retro-commissioning to identify performance improvements and cost reductions.
Support asset management programs by evaluating mechanical-system performance, identifying lifecycle needs, and prioritizing capital investments.
Manage assigned projects from concept through completion, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, construction oversight, system testing, and stakeholder training.
Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with operational goals.
Troubleshoot and diagnose facility HVAC systems, serving as a subject matter expert for the Duty Engineer program and supporting first responder operations.
Coordinate engineering activities and resolve operational challenges with Facilities Supervisors, Managers, technicians, and internal departments.
Collaborate with vendors and equipment manufacturers to resolve design and technical problems.
Prepare and review equipment specifications and evaluate emerging technologies and services.
Perform engineering calculations supporting design analysis and system improvements.
Develop and modify BMS code and program system controllers to optimize performance and functionality.
Provide internal stakeholders with regular project-status and task-progress updates.
Maintain accurate records and documentation in Maximo or other asset management systems.
Follow established Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team-member involvement activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.