Inside Higher Ed · 5 days ago
Mechanical Engineer (Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$86K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to support the Associate Director of Engineering and Utilities at Johns Hopkins University. The role involves planning, engineering, and design solutions for facility operations and ensuring compliance with university standards while assisting in sustainability initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Performs analyses of existing building systems to make recommendations regarding design, functionality, and performance. This may include engaging outside consultants for testing, planning, or design studies, and engineering support. Systems to be evaluated include heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, and controls
Participates and makes technical recommendations in design and construction progress meetings to help ensure adherence to university standards and contract conditions
Reviews and evaluates Capital Project designs in support of the university's standards, guidelines, and policies. Provides technical recommendations
Participates in educational programs aimed at furthering Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate (JHFRE) and JHU staff's awareness of building systems issues
Supports the ADEU in developing and documenting design standards for renovation and new construction that support the Capital and Campus Plan goals and objectives, are durable and financially appropriate, and reflect sound engineering practice. Training of staff, monitoring the use and success of the policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards, and revising them from time to time will also be the responsibility of this individual. Provides oversight and review of consultants' documents for design and construction projects in the area of campus and building systems engineering and design, detailing, conformance with JHU standards, and appropriateness of systems and product specification
Interfaces with JHFRE departments in recommending the most appropriate design solutions, addressing durability, financial sustainability, and engineering appropriateness. Reviews construction work progress on construction sites for quality assurance and conformance with contract documents. Assist in resolving discrepancies and disputes that arise during the construction process
Works with the ADEU to formulate and implement policy and process improvements for the design and construction project development process and management
Assists the ADEU and participates in the training of staff in the operation of the building systems and proper protocols for ensuring occupant comfort and energy savings
Participates in the systems commissioning process to monitor appropriate and thorough startup and testing of system performance to ensure the university is receiving systems that comply with contractual requirements. Assists the ADEU with ongoing systems operation, re-commissioning, continuous commissioning, and troubleshooting efforts
Provides technical engineering assistance to the Office of Sustainability for the continuing development and implementation of the University's climate change initiative, which guides the university's overall environmental efforts by prioritizing projects, strategies, and programs to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions
Identify, develop, and implement strategic engineering planning initiatives in the context of the Capital Plan, evolving regulatory requirements, and market conditions
Guide and review campus and building engineering efforts in support of the university's Capital Plan
Guide and manage the development of Capital Project engineering standards and deliverables requirements, and project management policies and processes
Guide and review Capital Project design and construction services. Provide technical assistance for the Office of Sustainability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field
Professional Engineer license in the State of Maryland or a state with reciprocity preferred
Five years' experience in building MEP systems engineering and design work preferred
Experience with the construction and renovation of a broad variety of building types and construction methods
Experience working with MEP sustainable concepts
The ability to use MS Office and AutoCAD, and a thorough understanding of architectural and engineering drawings
Use of BIM software and other graphics programs is desired
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula
Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, collegial, and consensus-building relationship with colleagues based on competence, trust, and respect
Superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex material in a useful and understandable fashion to diverse audiences
Strategic thinker with proven analytical and organizational skills
Committed to the mission of the University, customer service, and best practices in planning, design, and construction
Knowledge of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, controls, and plumbing systems and/or power, electrical, lighting, and low-voltage systems
Knowledge of the commissioning process and operation of mechanical systems
Knowledge of sustainable concepts and greenhouse gas generation
Knowledge and experience with developing accurate project cost budgets and cost impact reports
Ability to build comprehensive reports for data within spreadsheet and database systems
Ability to produce accurate, timely delivery of complex materials
Flexibility to work with last-minute changes
Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time
Ability to climb ladders, move around construction sites, and navigate tight spaces typically found in mechanical, electrical, and utility rooms
Ability to operate a computer and other equipment on a frequent basis
Preferred
Professional Engineer license in the State of Maryland or a state with reciprocity
Five years' experience in building MEP systems engineering and design work
Use of BIM software and other graphics programs
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