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University of Delaware · 2 months ago

Facilities Engineer II

Newark, DE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University of Delaware is seeking a Facilities Engineer II to resolve maintenance issues across various disciplines including HVAC and electrical systems. The role involves monitoring energy consumption, managing the Deferred Maintenance database, and providing engineering support for new and retrofitted building commissioning activities.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provides electrical and mechanical engineering review and recommendations, including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems, and the review of project design specifications and drawings prepared by external consultants

Manages the Deferred Maintenance database. Responsible to coordinate with Maintenance & Operations and Planning and Project Delivery personnel to gather asset and project updates to ensure the database is reflective of the current state of the campus

Analyzes Deferred Maintenance database for trends, progress to plan. Highlights anomalies that affect the 10-year Capital Plan and communicates the information to upper levels of management

Creates and updates the necessary policies, procedures, and documentation to keep the Deferred Maintenance database accurate and up to date

Predicts maintenance needs, researches maintenance issues, defines scope of work, and recommends corrective actions to upper management levels. Under limited direction, develops or modifies preventative maintenance procedures to ensure proper maintenance and operations of new and renovated buildings utilizing pertinent design and renovation information

Identifies and resolves chronic non-routine maintenance problems in multiple disciplines using independent judgment to determine data required. Obtains data using sophisticated instrumentation, computer analysis, and/or external consultants. Evaluates and analyzes assigned projects for potential energy saving opportunities

Develops plans and specifications; ensures compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal codes, laws, and regulations where applicable

Review project design and construction documents and submittals to ensure compliance with the University design standards and guidelines as well as all applicable state, local, and federal codes, laws, and regulations where applicable. Reviews will be conducted for all phases of design: schematic design, design development and construction documentation

Participates in reviews for various phases of design: schematic design, design development and construction documentation

Collaborate with Facilities Maintenance & Operations and Planning and Project Delivery to update and enhance design standards as required

Conduct operational surveys with Facilities Maintenance & Operations personnel of existing electrical and mechanical systems for buildings designated to be renovated or modified for usage changes

Provide technical support to Facilities Planning and Project Delivery Senior Project Managers and Project Managers regarding new construction and building renovation projects. Attend progress meetings as required to assist Project Managers with specific project issues and concerns

Participate in project Quality Assurance and Control walkthroughs with the Maintenance & Operations shops on a biweekly basis. Coordinate timely resolution efforts with the design consultants and contractors to issues raised during walkthroughs

Participate in building commissioning efforts in conjunction with 3 rd party Commissioning Agents

May assist Senior Project Managers and Project Managers with required project federal, state, and local regulatory documentation such as pressure vessel commissioning/decommissioning, boiler emission permits, etc

Maintains and updates the proper documentation so that records are complete, accurate and timely. Records involve manual and computerized systems and may be required by federal or state agencies

Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned including potentially managing smaller scale projects

Qualification

HVAC systemsElectrical engineeringBuilding automation systemsPreventive maintenanceBuilding Information Modeling (BIM)Contract documents knowledgeSupervising contractorsOrganization skillsVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) or completed a four-year apprenticeship program with journeyman's license and minimum of 3 years of related experience with building engineering systems (electrical, mechanical, etc.) or equivalent combination of education and experience

Capable of independent technical judgment to assess and make recommendations to act as a resource and liaison for new and renovated building commissioning

Strong organization skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and interact well with all levels of personnel and with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities

Knowledge of basic building operating systems, such as boilers, compressors, and chillers; knowledge and understanding of clean-room mechanical systems, protocols, and low voltage control circuit technology

Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues

Individual must have a valid Driver's License and access to a private, reliable means of transportation to maneuver throughout the Newark, Wilmington, and Lewes Campuses and other University of Delaware locations, when operationally necessary

Preferred

Understanding of current building systems technology

Knowledge of direct digital control systems as applied to building operating, safety, and security systems

Experience with coordinating and/or supervising independent contractors

Knowledge of contract documents and specifications

Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Company

University of Delaware

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The University of Delaware - a state assisted, privately chartered institution - is a Land Grant, Sea Grant, Space Grant and Carnegie Research University (very high research activity).

Founded in 1743

Newark, DE, US

1001-5000 employees

http://www.udel.edu

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