Iowa State University-posted 8 months ago
Full-time • Mid Level
Glen Rose, TX
Educational Services

Are you looking to make a real difference in the long-term success of Iowa State University while working with a dynamic and team-oriented department? Impact campus utilities and the campus population, in a collaborative and challenging environment? Iowa State University's Facilities Planning and Management (FPM) Utilities Department is seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering and operations support for the University's energy production and distribution systems including high pressure steam, condensate, and chilled water. Other engineering aspects may include equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, and chillers, with cross-training opportunities associated with domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm water management, and natural gas systems. Primary duties will include analyzing, troubleshooting, and making improvements to utility systems and equipment; planning and managing utility construction projects; and coordinating contractors and design consultants in pursuit of seamless and highly efficient energy delivery to the Iowa State campus. The position will also be responsible for documenting distribution systems and design standards while providing technical support to ISU FPM and Utility Services maintenance and distribution staff. Additional duties include creating steam and chilled water flow models and conducting studies to identify capacities and improvements; updating steam and chilled water distribution system master plans and identifying capital funding required to improve campus utilities; and providing engineering technical expertise for distribution system shutdown and start-up operations. The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to organize and coordinate work within and between projects; and have the ability and willingness to learn and understand complex utility systems and equipment. This is a unique opportunity to ultimately contribute to the personal and academic success of students, support critical University research, and represent Iowa State University in a mechanical engineering leadership role.

  • Provide engineering and operations support for energy production and distribution systems.
  • Analyze, troubleshoot, and improve utility systems and equipment.
  • Plan and manage utility construction projects.
  • Coordinate contractors and design consultants for energy delivery.
  • Document distribution systems and design standards.
  • Provide technical support to maintenance and distribution staff.
  • Create steam and chilled water flow models.
  • Conduct studies to identify capacities and improvements.
  • Update distribution system master plans.
  • Identify capital funding required for utility improvements.
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
  • 5 years of related experience.
  • Steam and Chilled Water utility engineering experience.
  • Proficient in thermal dynamics and thermal expansion design.
  • Experience with fluid mechanics and heat transfer energy systems.
  • Engineering design and project or construction management experience.
  • Experience with supporting skilled operations and maintenance staff.
  • Utility regulations and jobsite safety experience.
  • Comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental.
  • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
  • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans.
  • Onsite childcare.
  • Life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Wellbeing program.
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