Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Engineering Services, the Mechanical Engineer is a member of the Engineering team that serves as the University’s representatives for review and acceptance of Capital, Renovation, and operational projects. The engineering Services team provides project engineering support through review, research, analysis, design, communication, coordination, and field observation/inspection activities to prioritize the facility needs of Virginia Tech from an owner's perspective. This position will assist in ensuring that project scopes are executed successfully and translate customer needs into engineering solutions that align with the University's Design and Construction standards. The Mechanical Engineer will work with all members of the engineering Services team through planning, design, construction, and warranty induction providing post-project facility and infrastructure engineering consultation. The mechanical engineer will analyze and prioritize major maintenance projects versus recapitalization and provide design, analysis, and field engineering support of select projects for Infrastructure and Facilities Operations programs. As a member of the Engineering Services team, the Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering support to operations and maintenance staff, campus wide thermal utility infrastructure teams and other departments as needed.
The incumbent will assist in documenting and communicating the University design and construction standards (DCSM) thoughtfully and effectively to construction managers, architects, landscape architects, and engineers involved in the preparation of design and construction documents for Virginia Tech. The position will serve as a technical steward of the DCSM and a resource for university project managers, construction administration managers, and other personnel whose responsibilities relate to design, construction, and renovations. This position will examine all factors involved with the delivery of HVAC facility systems, research new technological solutions that will assist the University with the renewal of existing mechanical systems, provide solutions that increase efficiency for acceptable return on investments and provide guidance with respect to the incorporation of new technologies with mechanical systems.
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Pay Band
$80,000-$110,000
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$80,000-$110,000
Review Date
January 3, 2024
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
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