Description

ROLE of the POSITION
The Mechanical Engineer serves the University of Nevada, Las Vegas campus by acting as the steward of the Building Automations, HVAC, Plumbing, and Energy systems. The Mechanical Engineer will play a key role in the university by developing novel ideas for realistic designs and maintenance plans in Mechanical Engineering for the Facilities Management department. They will also oversee the HVAC and Building Automation System shops.

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for managing and developing strong professional relationships by providing professional design, planning, and construction services to the administration, faculty, staff, and 3rd-party contractors. The person in this position must be able to manage and coordinate multiple projects and assignments of various scopes and sizes in a timely manner. Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboration with other engineers, architects, contractors, vendors, government, directors and craft foremen; compile and summarize information for future policies reporting needs, presentations, planning facility renovations, access to prints and drawing and prepare correspondence, periodic or special reports related to assignments; and contribute effectively to the accomplishment of the team or agency goals, objectives, and activities. Examples of these activities include:

• Serve as the primary source of Mechanical Engineering Design & Analysis for campus. 
• Direct and supervise HVAC and Building Automation staff in hi-level planning, maintenance, and problem-solving strategies.
• Work with faculty and the facilities management community to conceptualize and design systems, assemblies and parts to meet challenging one-of-a-kind requirements.
• Provide solutions for environmental sustainability by conserving energy and water without compromising function and comfort.
• Provide recommendation to leadership in the execution of improvement activities and engage in joint design optimization (e.g., feasibility of design, engineering, and fabrication concepts; use of alternative engineering approaches).
• Carry out reviews of campus mechanical systems to ensure safety, quality and functionality.
• Evaluate campus equipment’s overall performance, reliability, and safety.
• Alter and modify designs to meet requirements and to eliminate malfunctions.
• Support and maintain campus standards for design and construction; ensuring code compliance; guiding and validating projects from inception to completion.
• Specify and procure commercial mechanical materials, parts and assemblies.
• Develop and implement plans for engineering-related work, including management of timeline, budget, and schedule of deliverables.

The schedule is Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm. Due to the nature of this position, work on weekends and extended work hours may be required to meet the operational needs of the University. Requires the ability to respond 24/7 for consultation on University emergencies and to provide direction and oversight for corrective actions by staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in  in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or equivalent from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and A minimum of three years' experience in a similar or more advanced role. Must have working knowledge of HVAC, Building Automation, codes and regulations. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.