Rutgers University · 2 days ago
Sr Design Engineer Mechanical
Piscataway, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$109K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expRutgers University is seeking a Sr Design Engineer Mechanical for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). This role involves coordinating, developing, designing, and budgeting mechanical systems for various construction projects, while acting as the university's representative for mechanical design issues.
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Responsibilities
This position has statewide responsibilities, addressing a wide variety of academic, administrative, research, healthcare, and infrastructure projects
Interfaces with a dynamic team of university technical staff including project management, maintenance, safety, controls, commissioning and utilities groups to ensure that mechanical designs are implemented properly from conception through final acceptance
Responsible for the content and interpretation of the mechanical design content included in the University Design Standards
Provides mechanical engineering guidance to the Project Manager
Responsible for reviewing, signing and sealing in house mechanical designs
Responsible for the professional engineering review of documents created by external consultants to ensure projects comply with University Design Standards and applicable codes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering from a college or university with a TAC/ABET accredited engineering technology program
A minimum of five (5) years post‐licensure in the field of engineering, with demonstrated knowledge of design and construction principles
Requires current registration or licensure as a Professional Engineer in the United States
Upon hire, the employee will have six months to obtain a New Jersey Professional Engineer license
A valid driver's license is required
Experience with Fire Protection Systems and Building Automation Systems
Strong communication skills are required, as is the ability to work with a wide range of technical, professional, and academic personnel
Proficiency in standard office equipment and Microsoft Office platform required
Proficiency with HVAC load calculation and related engineering software programs
Preferred
Seven (7) to ten (10) years of relevant experience preferred
Experience in mechanical engineering design for higher education facilities is preferred
Benefits
Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
Life insurance coverage
Employee discount programs
Company
Rutgers University
Rutgers University is an institution for higher education for doctoral and professional degree programs.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$27.84MKey Investors
Ferrero HazelnutNational Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsNew Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
2024-11-15Grant· $0.16M
2024-04-09Grant
2024-03-26Grant· $0.1M
Leadership Team
Michele Norin
Sr. Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Jim Simon
Professor
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