Campus Mechanical Engineer, Energy & Utilities

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays (including anextended

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

University of South Carolina is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to lead in-house design for HVAC, hydronic, steam, and plumbing systems on the Columbia campus. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, review plans, and ensure code compliance and energy efficiency across central plants and building systems.

The role requires a degree in a related field and several years of engineering experience, with a standard 37.5 hour week and a flexible schedule to meet department needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 3+ years of job-related engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute in-house mechanical engineering design work products and services within milestones and quality standards.
• Serve as AHJ representative for mechanical engineering matters: perform plan reviews, code compliance documentation, variance requests, and inspections.
• Perform technical reviews of campus central utility plants, chillers, boilers, and energy management systems.
• Lead multi-disciplinary in-house design teams; coordinate with electrical, structural, architectural, and civil disciplines for energy efficiency and safety.
• Conduct site investigations to refine project scopes and provide data for design decisions.
• Complete work orders and safety data sheets as needed to communicate requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

University of South Carolina is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to lead in-house design for HVAC, hydronic, steam, and plumbing systems on the Columbia campus. You will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, review plans, and ensure code compliance and energy efficiency across central plants and building systems.

The role requires a degree in a related field and several years of engineering experience, with a standard 37.5 hour week and a flexible schedule to meet department needs.