State of Connecticut · 2 weeks ago
Building Systems and Sustainability Engineer (Hybrid) Professional Engineer (40 Hour) #250718-3390FE-CR
Hartford, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expThe State of Connecticut is seeking a Building Systems and Sustainability Engineer within the Real Estate and Construction Services division. This role involves ensuring compliance with high-performance building policies, advancing sustainability goals, and maintaining construction quality standards for state projects.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Reviewing plans and specifications prepared by external engineers for conformance with Department and State high-performance, sustainability, quality, and building component standards, as well as the overall standard of care
Leading the development and management of a formal process for reviewing, tracking, and reporting State project submittals related to high-performance and sustainable programs
Conducting detailed peer reviews of building sustainability and energy-using systems developed by licensed consulting engineers, assessing their suitability for state buildings
Maintaining and improving standardized sustainability and design requirements for State building construction
The successful candidate will have a direct impact the State of Connecticut’s sustainability goals by influencing energy and decarbonization standards, interfacing with GreenerGov CT , and representing the office at the interagency Technical Advisory Committee
Additionally, this role will involve managing energy-related building efficiency measures and overseeing external consultants on engineering, sustainability, and master planning studies, and supporting internal project management staff with technical engineering issues
Performs specialized duties in development of project design and preparation of plans and specifications for state buildings and institutions
Coordinates complex engineering systems within overall building design
Creates and prepares designs with an understanding of various engineering systems
Develops plans and specifications for projects
Prepares and coordinates preliminary surveys and planning requirements
Recommends engineering systems for complex statewide projects
Executes detailed peer reviews of designed systems developed by professional licensed consulting engineers ascertaining appropriateness for use in state buildings as well as proper coordination and accuracy
Utilizes professional license by signing, stamping and sealing engineering plans
Reviews engineering system estimates and costs for building systems
Reviews plans and specifications prepared by subordinates and/or outside engineers for conformance with specifications
Analyzes design problems and recommends solutions
Performs site inspections to confirm compliance with specifications
Assists in developing capital improvement programs and continued maintenance plans
Negotiates fees and prepares contracts for consulting engineers
Participates in meetings with consultants, agencies and project staff to establish and maintain work schedules and resolve questions
Prepares reports and responds to inquiries as necessary
Remains current with engineering principles and practices
May assist in supervising construction projects
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Active Professional Engineer (PE) licensure from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection State Board of Examiners for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors consistent with C.G.S. 20-302
Eight (8) years of experience as a project engineer with full responsibility for the engineering design of major building projects
Considerable knowledge of and ability to apply principles, practices and methods of engineering as applied to building construction
Knowledge of engineering software and computer applications
Knowledge of methods and equipment used in engineering construction and of inspection methods used in reviewing such work
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques relating to construction project management and contract administration
Considerable interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Considerable ability to analyze and review engineering reports, plans and specifications
Ability to interpret and apply principles of information systems and technologies
Ability to utilize computer software
Preferred
Experience with digital reviews of contract documents for new building and renovation projects
Experience with analyzing energy-efficient and decarbonized building systems designs
Experience developing standardized design requirements for building construction
Experience with master planning pre-design studies related to sustainability
Experience with nationally recognized codes and standards for sustainable building construction
Benefits
Professional growth and development opportunities.
A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
Company
State of Connecticut
The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors.
10001+ employees
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