Mechanical Engineer – Campus Energy & HVAC Design

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 86,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead in-house design and technical management of HVAC, hydronic, steam, and plumbing projects across campus energy systems.

You will coordinate with architecture, electrical and civil teams, perform field investigations, and exercise AHJ review authority for energy efficiency improvements and code compliance. A PE license is preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of job-related experience.
• 2)
• Driver’s license required.
• 3)
• Active PE license preferred or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead in-house mechanical engineering design for HVAC, hydronic, steam and plumbing systems.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams and conduct technical reviews of campus energy plants and building systems.
• Coordinate mechanical designs with architectural, electrical and civil groups to ensure code-compliant, site-compatible installations.
• Perform field investigations to refine project scopes and support AHJ reviews and approvals.

Skills

IMC knowledge

IPC knowledge

ASHRAE standards

NFPA standards

OSE guidelines

Project leadership

Cross-disciplinary coordination

Energy analysis

Technical review

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Trane TRACE

Carrier HAP

Pipe flow modeling

BIM

Job description

University of South Carolina in Columbia is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead in-house design and technical management of HVAC, hydronic, steam, and plumbing projects across campus energy systems.

You will coordinate with architecture, electrical and civil teams, perform field investigations, and exercise AHJ review authority for energy efficiency improvements and code compliance. A PE license is preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required.