Facilities Mechanical Engineer II – Sacramento

The Jackson Laboratory • Sacramento, CA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing a full range of advanced plant operational support along with planning, design/engineering, and project management oversight for The Jackson Laboratory's Sacramento, CA capital projects portfolio. The successful candidate will also provide technical support for HVAC, medium pressure steam and chilled water plant operations as well as leading energy efficiency projects supporting 250 ft2 of complex research laboratory and vivaria space.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering.
• 5+ years in project management related to building and building systems renovation and new construction projects.
• Solid understanding of local, state and federal laws, codes and regulations is required. This includes IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and OSHA.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in critical infrastructure type facilities desirable.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities, with the capacity to handle multiple projects in a dynamic and high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Utilize expertise in mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, utility plants, and other critical mechanical infrastructure within laboratory and/or vivaria facilities, to inform and influence project design and construction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective engineered solutions tailored to the stringent operational requirements of The Jackson Laboratory.
• Act as the Project Manager for comprehensive design and construction capital projects, both establishing and ensuring adherence to agree upon project schedules, budgets, and scope of work.
• Lead the planning, design, construction, and occupancy phases of projects ranging from $20K to $10M, through effective communication, leadership and application of technical skills.
• Provide technical support and guidance to peer enterprise Facilities Engineers and Project Managers, and local Facilities Operations and Maintenance teams.
• Conduct in-depth planning and feasibility studies for potential projects, offering valuable insights and strategic recommendations.
• Develop and maintain mechanical system design standards for all Jackson Laboratory locations to ensure consistent and high-quality project outcomes.

Benefits

• The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

What This Job Offers

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