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Georgia State University · 1 day ago

Mechanical Engineer II

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

4+ years exp

Georgia State University is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join their Maintenance and Operations Department. The role involves providing technical expertise in mechanical matters, overseeing campus utility consumption, and assisting with engineering solutions for maintenance teams.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Oversee the campus utility consumption and maintain energy intensity and water usage database

Act as liaison for utility services (e.g., Georgia Power Company, City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management, etc.)

Monitor campus HVAC control systems’ operational effectiveness and assist the maintenance group by giving advice and instructions to optimize building systems’ operations

Provide engineering solutions for the maintenance teams

Assist Zone maintenance teams with writing specifications, providing sketches, and writing the scope of work to be minor maintenance projects’ repair work and alteration or upgrade of the existing mechanical systems

Oversee all maintenance Department’s service contracts

Maintain the Energy Star database for the facilities

Implement a metering and monitoring program for campus facilities

Identify energy-saving projects/opportunities

Provide technical assistance to DCS project managers and Renovation Department project managers in identifying and evaluating energy efficiency and sustainable design for University Capital Construction projects

Coordinate and assist in technical reviews of construction project documents, including performance site-specific engineering analysis and evaluation of projects involving integrated building energy systems, passive design techniques, complex central plant systems, advanced HVAC equipment, and laboratory control systems

Participate in the systems commissioning process to monitor appropriate and thorough startup and testing of systems and performance to ensure the University is receiving systems that comply with contractual requirements

Analyze the existing facilities' conditions and identify mechanical and lighting upgrade projects to incorporate with the campus MRFF (Major Repair and Renovation Fund) project list

Create and maintain a campus facilities condition report database and prioritize the deferred maintenance items

Produce campus utility consumption data for quarterly reports to the VP of Finance and Administration and yearly reports to the Board of Regents

Assists in promoting campus sustainability efforts internally and externally, providing data on the gradual improvement of energy and other utility consumption

Perform other assigned duties

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringHVAC SystemsEnergy ManagementConstruction StandardsDatabase ManagementSupervisory SkillsPlanning SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical Engineering Technology and four years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience

Preferred

Knowledge of construction industry standards and codes for construction and good engineering practice

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and database programs

Ability to work in confined areas, such as tunnels and pits

Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations

Ability to supervise and direct the work of others

Ability to plan work to avoid delays and wasted man-hours

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Benefits

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

Company

Georgia State University

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Georgia State is an urban public research university and national model for student success in Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

Founded in 1913

Atlanta, GA, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gsu.edu

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