Mechanical Engineer

Temple University's Facilities Department (Main campus) is searching for a Mechanical Engineer!

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Salary Grade: T28
A variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant's education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Director of Utilities & Energy Management, the Facilities Engineer, Mechanical provides campus-wide consultation, coordination, and professional leadership in the planning, developing, and implementing construction and/or repair programs within the broad area of engineering specialty. Serves as project engineer on engineering design projects; sets project parameters, evaluates compliance with project and engineering standards, and approves final designs and installations. Oversees, reviews, guides, and approves the work of external engineering design and planning consultants; ensures that engineering designs are consistent with contract specifications and all relevant regulations and engineering standards.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Job Details: This role does require a motor vehicle drivers license review.

Required Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from an accredited program.
* At least five (5) years of directly related experience in leading the planning, development, and implementation of construction and/or repair programs.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Experience
* Demonstrated supervisory experience.
* Demonstrated engineering project management experience in a higher education setting.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Advanced knowledge and understanding of engineering principles, methods, and techniques within a broad specialty area.
* Advanced knowledge and understanding of building HVAC systems and central campus utilities, especially central chilled water and heating plants.
* Knowledge and understanding of all relevant Federal and PA state laws, regulations, and operating guidelines.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
* Ability to provide technical leadership and project management to engineering projects of high complexity and broad-ranging scope.
* Ability to adapt and modify engineering techniques and develop original model concepts within professional expertise.
* Ability to manage and coordinate the work of technical consultants and/or contractors.
* Ability to develop and manage project budgets and track project costs using computer spreadsheet techniques.
* Knowledge and understanding of allied disciplines and ability to coordinate interdisciplinary teams.
* Ability to analyze complex engineering problems and devise creative and effective solutions.
* Working knowledge of building automation controls, sequences, and network infrastructure.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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