Mechanical Engineer, Energy & Campus Systems

Yale Corporation; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yale Benefits

Job summary

Yale University is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide technical direction, project management, and analytical expertise for mechanical and energy systems within the university's capital program and campus operations.

The role focuses on developing innovative projects to reduce energy use, supporting the senior engineering team, and collaborating with planning staff, operations personnel, and consulting designers to meet climate and efficiency goals.

Qualifications

• Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a changing environment.
• Willingness to lead and learn evolving engineering practices.

Responsibilities

• Participates in design, construction, and commissioning of capital projects.
• Facilitates commissioning and field testing of systems.
• Manages engineering consultants and project execution to schedule and budget.
• Assists operations staff in trouble-shooting system issues.
• Contributes to budget development for projects and capital spending.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

Yale University is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to provide technical direction, project management, and analytical expertise for mechanical and energy systems within the university's capital program and campus operations.

The role focuses on developing innovative projects to reduce energy use, supporting the senior engineering team, and collaborating with planning staff, operations personnel, and consulting designers to meet climate and efficiency goals.