Mechanical Engineer II

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

11d•$73,400 - $91,700•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering & Utilities Department is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join their team. This role provides technical expertise in mechanical matters, plumbing, and fire protection for the University, including HVAC, ductwork, piping, controls, energy management systems, and fire protection. The position involves reviewing engineering proposals, design drawings, and shop drawings. The Mechanical Engineer II will also oversee campus utility consumption, maintain energy and water usage databases, and act as a liaison for utility services. They will monitor HVAC control systems, provide engineering solutions for maintenance teams, and oversee service contracts. Additionally, the role involves maintaining the Energy Star database, implementing metering and monitoring programs, identifying energy-saving projects, and providing technical assistance for capital construction projects focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable design. The engineer will also coordinate and assist in technical reviews of construction documents, participate in systems commissioning, analyze existing facilities' conditions for upgrade projects, create and maintain a facilities condition report database, and produce utility consumption data for reports. The position also assists in promoting campus sustainability efforts and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical Engineering Technology
Four years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of construction industry standards and codes for construction and good engineering practice.
Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs.
Ability to work in confined areas, such as tunnels and pits.
Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations.
Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
Ability to plan work to avoid delays and wasted man-hours.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise in mechanical matters, plumbing, and fire protection to the University, such as HVAC, ductwork, piping, controls, energy management systems, fire protection, etc.
Review engineering proposals, design drawings, written specifications, and shop drawings submitted by consultants and contractors.
Oversee the campus utility consumption and maintain energy intensity and water usage database.
Act as liaison for utility services (e.g., Georgia Power Company, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management, etc.).
Monitor campus HVAC control systems’ operational effectiveness and assist the maintenance group by giving advice and instructions to optimize building systems’ operations.
Provide engineering solutions for the maintenance teams.
Assist Zone maintenance teams with writing specifications, providing sketches, and writing the scope of work to be minor maintenance projects’ repair work and alteration or upgrade of the existing mechanical systems.
Oversee all maintenance Department’s service contracts.
Maintain the Energy Star database for the facilities.
Implement a metering and monitoring program for campus facilities.
Identify energy-saving projects/opportunities.
Provide technical assistance to DCS project managers and Renovation Department project managers in identifying and evaluating energy efficiency and sustainable design for University Capital Construction projects.
Coordinate and assist in technical reviews of construction project documents, including performance site-specific engineering analysis and evaluation of projects involving integrated building energy systems, passive design techniques, complex central plant systems, advanced HVAC equipment, and laboratory control systems.
Participate in the systems commissioning process to monitor appropriate and thorough startup and testing of systems and performance to ensure the University is receiving systems that comply with contractual requirements.
Analyze the existing facilities' conditions and identify mechanical and lighting upgrade projects to incorporate with the campus MRFF (Major Repair and Renovation Fund) project list.
Create and maintain a campus facilities condition report database and prioritize the deferred maintenance items.
Produce campus utility consumption data for quarterly reports to the VP of Finance and Administration and yearly reports to the Board of Regents.
Assists in promoting campus sustainability efforts internally and externally, providing data on the gradual improvement of energy and other utility consumption.
Perform other assigned duties.