Engineering Specialist

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA seeks an Engineering Specialist 2 to provide construction engineering and design services for campus plumbing and building systems within the university's capital programs office. The role focuses on conservation, sustainable design, and detailed engineering sketches to support bidding and construction review.

Responsibilities include professional reviews, certification of designs, and technical consultation for infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field, plus two years of experience as an engineering specialist, plumbing engineer, construction design engineer, or a related occupation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience applying construction methods related to plumbing repairs, retrofits and initial construction.
• Demonstrated project experience utilizing energy management practices and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of construction practices for sustainable design project(s).
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and developing plumbing layouts.

Responsibilities

• Provide construction engineering and design services for modifications and retrofits to campus plumbing and building systems.
• Develop engineering and design standards to implement conservation and sustainable design.
• Assess plumbing projects and review alternative solutions.
• Develop engineering sketches in detail to guide bidding and review construction estimates.
• Provide professional engineering review and certification of designs and drawings on campus.
• Serve as a technical resource during review and approval for infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate results of implemented projects through analysis, studies and field assessments.

Skills

Plumbing engineering principles

Energy management practices

Sustainable design practices

Budget analysis

Project prioritization

Independent work

Oral and written communication

Public speaking/presentations

Construction methods review

Code and regulation knowledge (Cal/OS“

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering

Job description

Position Summary

Provide construction engineering and design services for modifications and retrofits to campus plumbing and building systems for a university capital programs office which manages major construction and renovation projects. Develop engineering and design standards that implement conservation and sustainable design. Assess plumbing projects, develop project concepts and review alternative solutions. Develop engineering sketches in detail to guide bidding. Review construction estimates. Provide technical review of engineering design by others. Provide professional engineering review and certification of designs and drawings developed on campus. Provide construction engineering consultation in sustainable design practices. Serve as a technical resource during review and approval for infrastructure projects. Provide technical consultation and support in the areas of building management systems, preventive maintenance, infrastructure renewal projects, and other areas. Evaluate the results of implemented projects through analysis, studies and field assessments.

Salary & Compensation

• UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience applying construction methods related to plumbing repairs, retrofits and initial construction. (Required)
• Demonstrated project experience utilizing energy management practices and techniques. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of construction practices for sustainable design project(s). (Required)
• Knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience analyzing and prioritizing projects and tasks. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience delegating work tasks and following through to ensure task completion. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience tracking and analyzing budgetary information for decision-making. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience reviewing and developing plumbing layouts. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience working independently and self-initiating projects and activities. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience presenting technical information in oral and written manner using clear, concise and grammatically correct language. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience making oral group presentations to persuade others to accept a specific action or opinion and provide information to explain procedures and policies. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of plumbing principles, equipment and design practices (Required)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field, plus two years of experience as an engineering specialist, plumbing engineer, construction design engineer, or a related occupation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Conflict of Interest: The position is subject to the University Conflict of Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act of 1974. The candidate(s) selected will be required to complete financial statements for public record.
• support in the areas of building management systems, preventive maintenance, infrastructure renewal projects, and other areas. Evaluate the results of implemented projects through analysis, studies and field assessments. (Required)

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Union/Policy Covered

99-Policy Covered

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