University of Texas at Austin Staff
Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Graduate Engineer
AUSTIN, TX · Contract
No sponsorshipDetected 1 day ago
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About the role
- Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin.
- We have more than 200 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical Services.
- Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes controls, automation, and metered data to identify opportunities for improvements, recommend corrective actions, and optimize system performance.
- Project Management: Manages and coordinates special utility system projects by developing schedules, cost estimates, budgets, detailed final construction plans, specifications, special conditions, contracts, and agreements.
- Oversees project progress from preliminary project feasibility and long-range planning through design, construction, and commissioning.
- Maintains, updates, and creates design and construction specifications and standard details.
- Design and Construction Phase Reviews: Performs technical design review as a subject matter expert in the areas of mechanical engineering, reviews construction submittals, responds to requests for information, and reviews proposed contract changes for compliance with design standards.
- Identifies and implements innovative solutions to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and sustainability.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to identify and solve problems, think critically, and create solutions.
Requirements
- Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and energy systems.
- Ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new technologies and processes.
- Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
- Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or licensed in another State with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Texas within 6 months of employment.
- Minimum four years experience in industrial, steam, chilled water, or utility systems.
- Experience with project management and budget development.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.
- A Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited program in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
Nice to have
- Mechanical Graduate Engineer
- Familiarity with environmental regulations in the energy sector.
- Experience in the development or review of construction standards or codes.
- Experience in energy and water conservation programs.
- Experience using data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
- Knowledge and skills in AutoCAD and Revit applications.
- Mechanical Engineer
- Seven or more years related experience in industrial, steam, chilled water, or utility systems.
Skills
- Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.
- Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.
- Prepares documentation for investigations, feasibility studies, and other projects including initial, progress, and final reports.
- Determines project initial and long term costs and savings and prepares life-cycle analyses.
- Reports findings through written reports and presentations using advanced reporting tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
- Uses tools to provide stakeholders with clear insights into report findings.
- Facilitates effective communication among department and campus stakeholders.
- Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
Compensation
- Mechanical Engineer - $115,000 + depending on qualifications
- Mechanical Graduate Engineer - $90,000 + depending on qualifications
Benefits
- Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
- Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
- Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
- Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
- Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
- Tuition assistance
Company info
- Looking For
- We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:
- Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.
- We are "the power behind UT".
- Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships.
- Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.
- Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.
- Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.
- As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university.
- We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives - and we look forward to hearing from you!
Visa & Work Authorization
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.
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