Florida State University · 2 hours ago
Mechanical Engineer
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelFlorida State University is one of the nation's elite research universities, and they are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide engineering services for utility plant systems and facilities renovations. The role involves developing engineering designs, ensuring compliance with codes, supervising projects, and managing budgets for mechanical projects.
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Responsibilities
Provides Mechanical Engineering Services including, but not limited to, utility plant boilers and associated steam and condensate pump and piping infrastructure; chillers and associated condenser wells, pumps and piping infrastructure; plant and building HVAC systems, process and fluid flow systems, heat and energy transfer system, plumbing systems and instrumentation and control systems to make substantial renovations and/or upgrades to facilities utilized by the University community. Develops engineering designs and specifications necessary to produce construction documents per the Florida Administrative Code Section 61G15 Chapter 34. Performs detailed estimates of labor and materials required to implement construction documents. Provides construction administration services including, but not limited to, submittal review, commissioning review and inspections
Responsible for interpreting University policies and federal, state and local codes including, but not limited to, Florida Building Code, NFPA, ASHRAE, ASME, ASPE and ANSI relating to mechanical construction projects. Maintains and updates the FSU design guideline standards. Reviews mechanical engineering designs and specifications for all minor and major projects that are performed by outside engineering consultants for compliance with FSU design guidelines, sound engineering practices, cost effectiveness, energy efficiency and maintainability
Responsible for supervising the Mechanical Engineering subsection of the FSU Engineering Services department. Signs and seals drawings and specifications prepared under their direct supervision
Coordinates and administers purchasing, procurement, budgeting, and administrative management for mechanical projects. Assists in developing the campus and utility master planning to facilitate University growth. Assists in developing both the Utilities and Maintenance 5-year capital budget plans
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and registered as a professional Mechanical Engineer in accordance with Chapter 471, Florida Statutes
A valid State of Florida or Georgia Driver's License or ability to obtain upon hire
Benefits
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Company
Florida State University
Florida State University is an American public space-grant and sea-grant research uivnersity.
Founded in 1851
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$108.2MKey Investors
National Science FoundationNational Institutes of Health
2024-02-23Grant· $6M
2023-01-27Grant· $72.7M
2021-10-14Grant· $14.5M
Leadership Team
Ebe Randeree
Associate Dean. College of Communication & Information
Jeff Latimer
Associate Director of Information Technology
Recent News
2025-11-24
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