The University of Virginia is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Associate to contribute expertise to the Energy and Utilities team of Facilities Management. The University of Virginia at Charlottesville has over 18 million gross square feet of learning, research, residential, and support space across a geographically dispersed 1175 acres. Facilities Management is comprised of 1,200 skilled and talented individuals who are dedicated to service excellence. We are responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair, and maintenance of UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds, in addition to managing capital construction and renovation for University-owned and leased properties. The Energy and Utilities team is responsible for energy generation and distribution, and operation, maintenance, and renewal of the utilities infrastructure, with a strategic focus on safety, sustainability, and stewardship. Our mission is to provide a comfortable and safe environment for healing, research, and education. The Mechanical Engineering Associate will serve in a critical role to enable the organizational success, working through complex and rewarding near- and long-term goals. The University is built on a district energy model, with one main heat plant, three combined heating/cooling plants, nine chiller plants, hundreds of miles of (steam, hot water, chilled water, potable water, sanitary, and stormwater) distribution, and an internal medium voltage electrical distribution grid anchored by three 35kV to 13kV substations, as well as a fossil-fuel free utility plant (currently under construction). This team's primary responsibility is to ensure both present and future energy needs of the University Community are realized through the most reliable, resilient, sustainable, and cost-effective plan. Minimizing fossil fuel consumption and integrating new and alternative energy generation and distribution technology with the existing infrastructure are strategic elements of this plan. Position Summary: This position will work in a variety of facilities, operations, and all aspects of the University. Engineering Associates may specialize in one or more of the many concentrations within the engineering profession as they relate to Energy & Utilities. The incumbent will demonstrate the ability to work on and with all members of the team as well as the ability to apply engineering principles, knowledge, experience, and technical expertise to support the development, installation, and operations of University infrastructure, specifically within Energy & Utilities. The role will have the opportunity to work with and from all areas of Energy & Utilities, as well as other areas within Facilities Management. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the University while working in a collaborative and stimulating environment. Responsibilities:
- Be an integral part of the Energy & Utilities team, as a technical expert in various aspects of our systems and utilities, including chilled water, heating water, steam, domestic water, rainwater, sanitary and storm systems.
- Utilize applicable software to perform hydronic modeling, assistance with utility billing and data gathering and historization (currently Pipe-Flo, EnergyCAP, Power Monitoring Expert and ICONICS).
- Utilize metering data, existing infrastructure and software to understand existing utility consumption, as well as perform metering analysis to resolve and mitigate unnecessary or unintended utility consumption.
- Perform field work to gather existing system data and equipment information to aid in system design and modifications within utility plants and buildings.
- Perform system design and drawing production for projects within the E&U portfolio, consisting of load calculations, system sizing, equipment selections and coordination.
- Assist in the project and construction management of non-capital projects within E&U
- Support energy efficiency projects within existing utility plants, throughout the distribution system and within existing facilities (as they pertain to central utilities).
- Perform project reviews as they relate to metering and central utilities.
- Collaborate within Energy & Utilities, as well as the broader Facilities Management, to ensure compliance with standards, regulations, codes and University Design Guidelines.
- Monitor and instruct sound practices to ensure a safe working environment.
- Perform quality control of work and evaluate facilities, products, tests, etc. for compliance with University needs. Design and manage any alterations, renewals, or modifications of existing and new systems. Investigate problems and make recommendations to prevent reoccurrences.
- When applicable, provide professional customer service by promptly responding to work orders and establishing acceptable resolutions to concerns.
- Research background information on projects, formulate plans, present work with clarity for approval, develop design documents, and respond to requests during construction. Procure and manage contract services when needed.
Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. Relevant experience in a technical field may be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience: E xperience in design, construction, operations, or concentrated field is typical.
Certification/ Licensure: Engineer in Training (passing of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam) is preferred.
Compensation: The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $70,000 - $85,000, with sign-on bonus available . This is a full-time position with UVA benefits . Employee benefits package highlights include:
- 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
- Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
- Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
- Tuition and professional development benefits
- Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year
For this position, the selected candidate will need to complete the required background checks prior to the start date of the position.
Physical Demands: This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
To Apply: Apply online at: . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following
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** Note: Multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV/Resume box. Applications that are incomplete or missing required documents will not receive full consideration . This position is open until filled
. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter ...@virginia.edu . The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.