Facilities Mechanical Engineer II - Design Review & PM

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days 25+ per year

Holidays

Sick leave 12 days

State Health Plan

Retirement plan

Job summary

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Facilities Engineering invites applications for a Facilities Mechanical Engineer-Level II. The role focuses on mechanical and plumbing design review, construction administration, and guideline development across many projects.

You will also support maintenance teams and manage small projects as needed, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and code compliance. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, with extensive experience in design

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in engineering design, project management (PM), & construction administration (CA).
• Proficient in reviewing plans, specifications, cost estimates, life-cycle cost analyses, equipment submittals, value engineering decisions, contractor RFIs, change orders, etc.
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills are important.
• Substantial knowledge & experience with mechanical, plumbing, & energy ICC codes and standards.
• Capable of simultaneously supporting dozens of projects in primary role while providing engineering throughout Facilities Services and serving as PM for a few projects at a time.
• Valid driver’s license and NC driver’s license required prior to start date.

Responsibilities

• Capital Project Oversight: provide peer reviews of in-house and external engineering designs, focus on UNC design guideline standards, coordinate with other departments, participate in design phase meetings and construction submittals, and support value engineering and RFIs.
• Facility Engineering: provide engineering support for Building Services, Construction Services, and other departments; edit and maintain guidelines; lead guideline committees; assist maintenance staff; promote energy-efficient operation.
• Project Management: provide design-bid-build PM services for informal, engineering-led projects; coordinate scope, budget, and schedule; manage bidding and close-out; supervise project delivery.
• Design Services: develop drawings and specifications for construction by external contractors or in-house shops; ensure code compliance and functional requirements; coordinate with other trades; emphasize quality and maintainability.

Skills

Engineering design

Project management

Construction administration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Facilities Engineering invites applications for a Facilities Mechanical Engineer-Level II. The role focuses on mechanical and plumbing design review, construction administration, and guideline development across many projects.

You will also support maintenance teams and manage small projects as needed, with a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and code compliance. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, with extensive experience in design