Facilities Engineer

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 86,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15/s

Sick leave days: 15

Holidays: 11 per year

Medical, vision, dental and life ins.

Tuition reimbursement

10% employer retirement contribution

EcoPass for transit

Job summary

University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a Facility Engineer to provide broad mechanical engineering support for Housing Facilities Services (HFS) across 150+ campus buildings. You will oversee HVAC, BAS configuration, energy management, and fire-life safety, shaping design standards and project scope on major renovations and new construction.

You will serve as a subject matter expert on engineering matters, participate in green building initiatives, and represent HFS on campus committees

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• Active Professional Engineer license in Colorado.
• 5 years of experience performing duties similar to listed.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC, BAS, and fire-life safety across 150+ buildings.
• Lead project scoping, design input, and commissioning oversight.
• Develop and monitor energy/conservation strategies and metrics.
• Coordinate with project teams and campus committees on LEED goals.
• Supervise BAS team and ensure proper documentation and training.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building Automation Systems

LEED/sustainable design

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Colorado Professional Engineer license

Tools

TMA

Job description

Job Summary

The Housing Facilities Services (HFS) team at the Universityof Colorado, Boulder are seeking applications for a FacilityEngineer! This position provides a broad range ofmechanical engineering and other support to HFS in 150+ buildingsacross campus. Responsibilities of this position include: oversightof heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC) systems; buildingautomation system configuration and management; fire and lifesafety systems; plumbing systems; and energy/utility management andconservation. This position sets design and performance standards,conducts field surveys, analyzes system performance, identifiesproblems, and designs solutions. Additionally, this role serves asa subject matter expert on construction project teams and providesinput on drawings and specifications, and represents HFS on variouscampus committees that work on “green” building initiatives (EnergyMaster Plan, Climate Action Plan) and LEED compliance. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with allapplicable federal, state, and local laws governingnondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating aworkplace where all individuals are treated with respect anddignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals withdisabilities.

Who We Are

The Divisionof Student Life consists of 36 departments that provide studentsupport and services dedicated to helping students becomesuccessful, curious, competent individuals during their time at CUBoulder. Housing Facilities Services (HFS) is a comprehensive facilitymanagement operation that provides around‑clock support to over10,000 residents and 20,000 conference guests annually. Servicesinclude maintenance, repair, renovation, project management,capital construction, housekeeping and grounds-keeping operations.HFS has approximately 200 full-time employees and approximately 60part‑time and student staff, who all strive to give residents thebest living experience possible.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Project Management & Operations Support

• Establish general design criteria and project specificparameters with the Zone Operation Managers to help create thescope of work for replacement of building sub-systems orcomponents.
• Assist in developing project costs. Support development ofmechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) scope of work for HFSprojects.
• Participate in construction drawing/project scope developmentreviews.
• Provide technical support on construction and start-up ofprojects.
• Work responsibilities may include creating/approving technicalrequirements for projects.
• Examples of projects are: new construction, major/minorrenovations, tenant improvements, facilities infrastructure for allheating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems as well asplumbing, electrical and fire-life safety systems.
• Assist in creating the strategic procedure for managing thefire-life safety program for all HFS buildings.
• Communicate with HFS Project Managers, AD for Design &Project Management and AD for Maintenance and Operations regardingdesign, construction and logistical issues affecting projects.
• Represent HFS as the subject matter expect in all Engineeringmatters related to HVAC, MEP and fire-life safety standards,expectations and help to ensure the requirements are beingincorporated in everyday work as well as in project work.

Supervision

• This position will supervise the Building Automation Systemsteam which is comprised of 3 full-time staff members.

Deferred Maintenance Program Management

• Calculate Facilities Condition Index (FCI) for each buildingusing dedicated assessment software.
• Analyze current physical condition of all building mechanicalsystems in HFS building portfolio.
• Report scores as required per the Office of State Architect(OSA) guidelines.
• Incorporate Asset Performance Index into analysis.
• Provide results to HFS Zone Operations Managers and recommendcourses of action or guidance for scope of work related to futureprojects.

Resource Conservation

• Review current energy & water conservation plans & dataand recommend changes for program improvement to align with UCBcampus goals (2030 goals, Climate Action Plan, Energy Master Plan,etc.).
• Develop a scope of work for assigned or proposed resourceconservation projects.
• Initiate the development and implementation, with consultationfrom UCB Utility & Energy Services staff, of resourceconservation programs for HFS.
• Maintain and manage a list of active and proposed resourceconservation projects and assist with coordination andimplementation of approved/funded projects.
• Monitor Energy Use Intensity (EUI) for each HFS building.
• Establish metrics to indicate if monthly/yearly improvementsare being made after completion of projects or implementation ofresource conservation projects.

Inspection and Analysis

• Interview the client (building user, HFS maintenance staff orProject Manager) to determine and or identify the problem to besolved, assist in writing the problem statement.
• Perform a field survey and analysis of the existing mechanicalsystem (if present) and present the report of findings to HFSleadership.
• Supervise and inspect the HFS HVAC preventative maintenanceprogram work and verify information has been correctly input intoTMA.
• Assist with oversight and inspections related to contractorwork to ensure compliance with construction documents, problemstatement and/or project scope of work.
• Create the HFS commissioning program and requirements relatedto commissioning as well as manage the program and ensure properreports have been received, reviewed and accepted to verify thesystems/components function properly.

Commissioning & Engineering Support

• Serve as the commissioning agent for HFS. Develop or updatecommissioning, re-commissioning, and retro-commissioningprograms.
• Help create HFS standards related to HVAC, MEP and fire-lifesafety systems. Provide technical assistance to HFS maintenancestaff, Zone Operations Managers, and Project Managers.
• Coordinate and perform assessments of existing building systemsfor purposes of commissioning, recommissioning,retro-commissioning.
• Assist in creating and providing oversight to ensure compliancewith the HFS HVAC preventative maintenance program.

Training and Testing

• Participate in all building/project turnover training of HFSstaff by Contractors to help ensure HFS staff is properly trainedon new, updated, reconditioned equipment/systems.
• Provide guidance and coordination of start-up and testing ofnew systems to ensure conformance with HFS commissioningrequirements.
• Receive and review all received reports related tocommissioning.
• Receive and review annual and/or semi-annual reports related toHFS building exhaust systems to confirm system is functioning asdesigned or create TMA work orders if deficiencies are noted.

Building Systems Development

• Assist with development of HFS master planning of buildingsystems replacement/upgrades using long term lifecycleanalysis.
• Create and maintain flow models of chilled- water, hot-waterand steam systems using available software.
• Support and apply strategic and critical thinking and planningto HVAC, MEP and fire-life safety system and equipmentreplacement/upgrades.
• Support Building Automation System (BAS) team, confirm andevaluate all current sequence of operations are properly documentedand being used correctly.
• Participate in identifying new BAS points, trends and newtechnology opportunities to increase use of BAS in future HFSsystems.
• Assist with centralizing HFS repetitive maintenance tasks fromcurrent decentralized management to centralized management forgrease trap/interceptor cleaning, building exhaust duct cleaningand commercial kitchen grease hood cleaning.
• Support review and development of as-built drawings andone-line diagrams.

What You Should Know

• The anticipated work schedule for this on-site position isMonday - Friday, from 7:30am to 4:30pm.
• This position operates University vehicles and requires anactive Driver's License in good standing.

What We Can Offer

• The annual salary range for this position is $86,000 -$96,000.
• Onboarding assistance is available within Student Life divisionguidelines.
• Our outstanding benefits include:
  • Paid days off: 22 vacation days, 15 sick leave days, and 11holidays per year.
  • Access to medical, vision, dental and life insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • A 10% employer contribution retirement plan.
  • EcoPass for free RTD rides.
  • Opportunity for career growth within the division of studentlife and the CU Boulder campus!

Benefits

At the University of Colorado Boulder , we arecommitted to supporting the holistic health and well-being of ouremployees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical,dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuitionassistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for localtransit. As one of Boulder County’s largest employers, CU Boulderoffers an inspiring academic community and access to world-classoutdoor recreation. In fact, CU Boulder has been named one of Forbes' America's BestLarge Employers , ranking #4 among large employers in Coloradoand #28 among universities nationwide. Explore additional perks andprograms through the CU Advantage program.

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What We Require

• Bachelor's of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relateddegree.
• Active Professional Engineer license in Colorado.
• 5 years of experience performing job duties similar to thoselisted.
• 1+ year(s) of supervisory experience.

What You Will Need

• Experience with commercial/institutional mechanical, electricaland plumbing systems (includes equipment selection, design,preventative maintenance, maintenance and operations).
• Experience with Building Automation Systems, operations andimplementation.
• Experience with and understanding of principles, strategies andimplementation of LEED/sustainable design (decarbonization, energyreduction/energy performance).
• Demonstrated experience with supervising team members.
• Experience with Commissioning, re-commissioning and retrocommissioning activities, procedures and implementation.

What We Would Like You to Have

• 5 years of experience in a Mechanical Engineering field.