Campus Engineer

Northwestern University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 138,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northwestern University is seeking an experienced facilities engineer to lead the design, construction, and commissioning of complex building systems across Evanston and Chicago campuses. You will supervise design reviews, coordinate with GCs, architects, and engineers, and ensure quality control on major renewal projects.

The role emphasizes building mechanical/electrical systems, automation, and collaboration with operations teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering and 8+ years in engineering design or construction.
• Experience as design engineer or contractor on billion-dollar capital projects.
• Experience planning, budgeting, estimating, scheduling, and overseeing building mechanical/electrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee review of engineering design documents for compliance with university requirements.
• Lead Central Utility Plant improvements technical work.
• Coordinate Owner's Commissioning Agent activities with GC/consultants and FM operations.
• Provide on-site review/coordination to ensure plans meet specifications.
• Monitor coordination process among contractors.
• Observe construction sites and evaluate problems with proposed solutions.
• Negotiate changes and ensure timely project completion.
• Review shop drawings and approve payment applications.
• Serve as Project Manager on complex renewal and replacement projects.

Skills

Building systems

Project management

Coordination

Design review

Construction oversight

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Building automation systems (DDC/SCADA)

Job description

Job ID: 54320

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Department: Facilities Mgmt EV

Salary/Grade: EXS/14

Job Summary

Responsible for building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems) engineering design and construction. Participates in the oversight and development of University Design Guidelines and Specifications. Supervises the MEP design review process for all projects at the Evanston and Chicago campuses. Serves as liaison between the General Contractor, Architect, Engineer and the University on building systems. Provides ongoing quality control and inspection connected with new construction and remodeling of existing facilities for the University. Serves as Project Manager for complex engineering focused renewal and replacement projects. Supports Building Commissioning on large complex projects.

Specific Responsibilities

• Supervises the review process of engineering design documents to ensure compliance with University requirements
• Technical lead Central Utility Plant Improvements
• Coordinate the activities of the Owner's Commissioning Agent with the General Contractor and Consultants and communicate status with FM Operations.
• Provide on-site review/coordination of construction projects to assure compliance with plans and/or specifications.
• Monitors and confirm that contractors are engaging in a comprehensive coordination process.
• Observes all work-in-progress at construction sites,
• Evaluate construction problems and participates in identifying appropriate alternatives and solutions.
• Negotiates necessary changes
• Assures timely completion of projects.
• Verifies and approves applications for payment
• Reviews shop drawings.
• Serves as Project Manager on complex engineering-focused renewal and replacement projects.

Miscellaneous

Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering.
• A minimum of eight years of experience in engineering design, or construction.
• Demonstrated experience as a design engineer, or contractor on billion-dollar capital improvement projects.
• Demonstrated experience in the planning, budgeting, estimating, scheduling, overseeing, and completing building mechanical and electrical construction projects.
• Substantial experience working with architects, engineers, contractors, and owners in the execution of capital projects.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Demonstrated experience in design and construction of building mechanical, electrical systems, or fire/life safety systems and working knowledge of others.
• Working knowledge of building automation systems (DDC, SCADA, security/data, life safety).
• Understanding and applicable knowledge of design and construction processes, including building commissioning.
• Working knowledge of codes and regulations that apply to the construction of campus facilities.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the contract documents, administrative policies and procedures, daily correspondence, shop drawings, coordination drawings, and other project documents
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a broad variety of people using both oral and written communication skills.
• Computer Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Registered Professional Engineer
• LEED Accredited Professional
• Experience in Research Lab engineering system design
• Experience managing single and multi-trade construction projects
• Experience working with building operations trades
• OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour "Construction" certification

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• DDC Controls - Johnson, Siemens, Tridium
• SCADA

Target hiring range for this position will be between $138,000-$150,000 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• paid vacation and holidays
• paid medical/sick and parental leave
• tuition benefits for the employee and dependents
• pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care
• generous retirement savings options
• wellness programs

For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.

We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.