Senior Engineer, Operations

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $150,000 - $159,000

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Engineer will be responsible for project management & engineering, including large central utility projects; management of the design and construction process; management of consulting engineers and contractors; ongoing project review for compliance with University criteria for design, performance, construct-ability, maintainability and compatibility with existing systems; field inspection during construction and before turnover to ensure compliance with design; preparation of bid documents for consulting services and project construction; development of project budgets; and project administration. For small central utility projects, the Senior Engineer will be responsible for the design and construction of small mechanical and electrical projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage large central utility projects, overseeing all phases from planning to completion.
• Direct the design and construction process, ensuring alignment with University standards for design, performance, constructability, maintainability, and system compatibility.
• Oversee and coordinate the work of consulting engineers and contractors, including performance evaluation and compliance monitoring.
• Conduct ongoing project reviews and provide field inspections during construction and prior to project turnover to verify adherence to design specifications.
• Prepare bid documents for consulting services and construction projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring fiscal responsibility and efficiency.
• Administer projects, maintaining thorough documentation and adherence to timelines.
• For smaller central utility projects, design and manage construction of mechanical and electrical systems from concept to completion.
• Responsible for commissioning including the management of outside Commissioning Agents in the comprehensive commissioning building MEP projects and central utilities projects.
• Attend project meetings and represent the Facilities Operations department in the resolution of issues affecting the operation and maintenance of installed equipment systems.
• Manage the timely review of project documents and submittals by owner's engineers, commission agents, and internal operating and maintenance staff throughout the project.
• Coordinate the training of operating and maintenance personnel on newly installed equipment and systems and witness testing of equipment and systems as required.
• Provide operational support including the application of engineering know how to the troubleshooting of both central utilities system and building MEP systems in support of operating personnel.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 5-7 years of experience in the design and project management of central utilities (power, CHP, steam, chilled water, compressed air) and building MEP projects. Advanced Degree desirable.
• Well rounded, flexible engineer with design firm as well as facilities operational background.
• Ability to handle a variety of assignments including project management & engineering, commissioning, and operational support.
• Proven ability to manage projects from conception through design, construction, commissioning, start-up and acceptance; manage consultants and contractors; direct junior engineers.
• Ability to contribute immediately with minimal orientation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineering (PE) license is highly desirable.

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