University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin

Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Graduate Engineer

AUSTIN, TX · Contract

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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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