Job Summary
Provides engineering support and performs moderate system redesigns to improve the reliability and operational performance of building environmental systems. This includes HVAC, humidity control, lighting, and building management systems across both guest-facing and back-of-house facilities. Evaluates critical infrastructure such as chiller plants and boilers, and recommends maintenance strategies, repairs, replacements, and capital improvements as appropriate. Responsibilities cover troubleshooting, root cause analysis, system redesign, building automation system programming, and overseeing testing and commissioning of implemented solutions.
All work is completed in accordance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards, including ASHRAE, ASME, ASTM, ANSI, NEC, and OSHA.
Major Responsibilities
- Assess existing and proposed building environmental systems to improve reliability, occupant comfort, and operational efficiency.
- Conduct energy audits and retro-commissioning to identify opportunities to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Support asset management by evaluating mechanical system performance, identifying lifecycle needs, and prioritizing capital investments for long-term reliability and value across facilities.
- Manage assigned projects from concept through completion, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, construction oversight, system testing, and stakeholder training.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with operational objectives.
- Provide technical troubleshooting and diagnostic support for facility HVAC systems as a subject matter expert for the Duty Engineer program and to support first responder operations for timely resolution of mechanical system issues.
- Coordinate engineering activities and resolve operational challenges through collaboration with Facilities Supervisors, Managers, technicians, and internal departments.
- Partner with vendors and equipment manufacturers to address design issues and resolve technical problems, including preparing and reviewing equipment specifications and evaluating emerging technologies and services.
- Perform engineering calculations to support design analysis and system improvements.
- Develop and modify building management system (BMS) code and program system controllers to optimize performance and functionality.
- Provide regular updates on project status and task progress to internal stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in Maximo or other asset management systems.
- Follow established UO Environmental, Health & Safety policies, procedures, training, and team member involvement activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university (ABET accredited) in Mechanical, Structural or Civil Engineering, with a focus on Utility, Facility, or Asset Management specialty, or a related field, required
- Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferred
- Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Florida, preferred
Experience
- 7 years of progressive project engineering experience, including at least 5 years in project management within an engineering environment focused on the design, implementation, and optimization of building environmental systems, required
- Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in building management control systems (BMCS), including system optimization and programming
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferred
Compensation
Your talent, skills and experience will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package.
