The Jackson Laboratory
Facilities Mechanical Engineer II – Sacramento
Sacramento, Sacramento County · Mid
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About the role
- This includes IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and OSHA.
Responsibilities
- Utilize expertise in mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, utility plants, and other critical mechanical infrastructure within laboratory and/or vivaria facilities, to inform and influence project design and construction.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective engineered solutions tailored to the stringent operational requirements of The Jackson Laboratory.
- Act as the Project Manager for comprehensive design and construction capital projects, both establishing and ensuring adherence to agree upon project schedules, budgets, and scope of work.
- Lead the planning, design, construction, and occupancy phases of projects ranging from $20K to $10M, through effective communication, leadership and application of technical skills.
- Provide technical support and guidance to peer enterprise Facilities Engineers and Project Managers, and local Facilities Operations and Maintenance teams
- Develop and maintain mechanical system design standards for all Jackson Laboratory locations to ensure consistent and high-quality project outcomes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in mechanical engineering and 5+ years in project management related to building and building systems renovation and new construction projects. Previous experience in critical infrastructure type facilities desirable.
- Solid understanding of local, state and federal laws, codes and regulations is required. This includes IBC, NFPA, ASHRAE, and OSHA.
Skills
- For more information, please visit www.jax.org.
- EEO Statement:
Compensation
- $99,284.00 - $143,962.00
Benefits
- Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Company info
- Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease.
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