Electrical/Mechanical Engineer

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Exclusive discounts on campus events

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill seeks a Cogeneration Systems Electrical/Mechanical Engineer to provide technical leadership for electrical cogeneration projects and steam distribution. You will address operational concerns, design modifications, and foster reliability across plant systems.

Responsibilities include developing preventive maintenance programs, reviewing designs, and training staff while coordinating with the Cogeneration Systems team to ensure safe, efficient operations on campus.

Qualifications

• Project Management: Demonstrated experience from planning to implementation with budgeting.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong command of professional engineering concepts and practice.
• Demonstrated ability to train others in area(s) of expertise.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly in writing and speech.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and oversight for all electrical Cogeneration Systems projects.
• Address plant operational concerns; design and implement major and minor modifications.
• Develop and maintain preventive maintenance programs.
• Review designs; ensure integrity and reliability of systems and equipment.
• Collaborate with Cogeneration Systems Management Team and Engineering Staff.
• Assist training of operations and maintenance personnel on related systems and equipment.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge

Training others

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

North Carolina Professional Engineer licensure (or equivalent)

Job description

Hiring Range Dependent on experience and qualifications.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The primary purpose of Cogeneration Systems is the generation of steam to the various buildings on the University campus and to the UNC Hospitals. Steam is critical to the operations of the University and UNC Hospitals. It is used for heating, cooling, domestic hot water, sterilization of surgical instrument, distilled water production, food preparation and dish washing. Cogeneration Systems also generates electricity as a byproduct of the steam generation. It can presently supply about 30 percent of the peak campus electrical load. Cogeneration Systems is part of UNC Energy Services.

Position Summary

A SIGN ON BONUS OF $7,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN TWO INSTALLMENTS WITHIN TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF HIRE : $3,750 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE AND $3,750 12 MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE . The Cogeneration Systems Electrical/Mechanical Engineer provides technical expertise and oversight for all electrical Cogeneration Systems projects, including electrical systems, equipment, and components within the facility(s) and steam distribution network. Responsibilities include addressing plant operational concerns; design and implementation of major and minor plant modifications; developing and maintaining preventive maintenance programs; reviewing designs; and ensuring the integrity and reliability of systems and equipment. This position works closely with the Cogeneration Systems Management Team and Engineering Staff to support safe and reliable plant operations. This position interacts with designers throughout construction projects, including new capital improvement projects. Following operational acceptance of capital improvement projects, the position will design engineering modifications, as needed, to improve the performance of the Cogeneration Facility. Using its extensive knowledge of plant systems and equipment, this position also assists with training operations and maintenance personnel on systems and equipment related to its area of expertise.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Project Management: Demonstrated experience in project management from planning to implementation to include budgeting for same and plant energy management.

Technical Knowledge: Strong command of professional engineering. Knowledge and understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and theories used in the engineering specialty area and the ability to use it in practice.

Demonstrated ability to train others in area(s) of expertise.

The ability to communicate with management, peers, and plant personnel is essential and to express verbally or in writing highly complex technical concepts clearly and concisely is a requirement of the position.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina.

Demonstrated experience in utilities, preferably a power plant and/or cogeneration facility.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

This position will work in a variety of environmental conditions, ranging from air-conditioned and heated control room(s) to dusty, noisy, hot, humid, and cold conditions. The position will be required to work in these conditions for varying lengths of time, depending on operational needs and requirements. Some equipment is located outdoors and requires year-round operation and/or maintenance. Physical effort required for the position includes, but is not limited to, climbing ladders and stairs, working in confined spaces, working at elevated heights (including scaffolding), working in areas where hazardous materials may be present, and lifting and moving up to 50 lbs., with or without reasonable accommodation. The position is required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment ( PPE ) as required. This position is designated as Emergency Duty, Adverse Weather Essential, and Communicable Disease Mandatory On-Site Primary. As such, this position must report to or remain at work, as directed, during a university emergency, adverse weather event, and/or public health or pandemic emergency.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Certification/licenses
• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education/licensure for the Engineer position.
  • Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate in engineering or related field, along with license by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
  • Associate's in engineering or related field and at least 2 years of related experience, along with license by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
  • Combination of post-high school education and experience to equal 4 years of related experience. (ex: 1 year towards a related degree and 3 years of experience), along with license by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
  • High School diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience, along with license by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
  • Did not complete high school but have a combination of education and related experience to equal 8 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of experience), along with license by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
  • Any of the above, without license by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors.
  • None of the above.
• * How many years of experience do you have in engineering project design and management?

  (Open Ended Question)