Mechanical Engineer II

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Tuition assistance

Retirement

Job summary

Georgia State University’s Engineering & Utilities Department on the Atlanta campus is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to join the Facilities Management Services team. The role centers on mechanical systems, HVAC, and energy management to support campus operations.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, overseeing utilities, monitoring HVAC controls, and coordinating with maintenance and project managers to improve efficiency and reliability across the university facilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanical engineering technology and four years of related experience.
• Knowledge of construction industry standards and codes for construction and good engineering practice.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee campus utility consumption and maintain energy intensity and water usage database.
• Monitor campus HVAC control systems' operational effectiveness and advise maintenance to optimize building systems.
• Provide engineering solutions for maintenance teams and assist zone teams with writing specifications and scopes of work.
• Oversee maintenance department service contracts and maintain the Energy Star database.

Skills

HVAC

Ductwork

Piping

Controls

Energy management

Fire protection

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mechanical Engineer II

Facilities Management Services

Engineering & Utility

Location: Atlanta Campus *Location is subject tochange*

Schedule: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Monday - Friday *Shiftsubject to change*

Salary Range: $73,400 - $91,700

These are exciting times at the Engineering & UtilitiesDepartment. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you areinterested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded byindividuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieveour mission to pursue excellence.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purposeand direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you!We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career,and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing todo but because it makes us a stronger team.

The Engineering & Utilities Department is seeking (1) Mechanical Engineer II to join the already awesome team,taking the Engineering & Utilities Department to the next levelof excellence!

WHAT MAKES the Engineering & Utilities Department AGREAT PLACE?

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuitionassistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaborativelywith diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate provides technical expertise in mechanicalmatters, plumbing, and fire protection to the University, such asHVAC, ductwork, piping, controls, energy management systems, fireprotection, etc. Reviews engineering proposals, design drawings,written specifications, and shop drawings submitted by consultantsand contractors. In addition to supporting the department, theMechanical Engineer II will also:

• Oversee the campus utility consumption and maintain energyintensity and water usage database. Act as liaison for utilityservices (e.g., Georgia Power Company, City of Atlanta Departmentof Watershed Management, etc.).
• Monitor campus HVAC control systems' operational effectivenessand assist the maintenance group by giving advice and instructionsto optimize building systems' operations.
• Provide engineering solutions for the maintenance teams. AssistZone maintenance teams with writing specifications, providingsketches, and writing the scope of work to be minor maintenanceprojects' repair work and alteration or upgrade of the existingmechanical systems.
• Oversee all maintenance Department's service contracts.
• Maintain the Energy Star database for the facilities.
• Implement a metering and monitoring program for campusfacilities. Identify energy-saving projects/opportunities.
• Provide technical assistance to DCS project managers andRenovation Department project managers in identifying andevaluating energy efficiency and sustainable design for UniversityCapital Construction projects.
• Coordinate and assist in technical reviews of constructionproject documents, including performance site-specific engineeringanalysis and evaluation of projects involving integrated buildingenergy systems, passive design techniques, complex central plantsystems, advanced HVAC equipment, and laboratory controlsystems.
• Participate in the systems commissioning process to monitorappropriate and thorough startup and testing of systems andperformance to ensure the University is receiving systems thatcomply with contractual requirements.
• Analyze the existing facilities' conditions and identifymechanical and lighting upgrade projects to incorporate with thecampus MRFF (Major Repair and Renovation Fund) project list.
• Create and maintain a campus facilities condition reportdatabase and prioritize the deferred maintenance items.
• Produce campus utility consumption data for quarterly reportsto the VP of Finance and Administration and yearly reports to theBoard of Regents.
• Assists in promoting campus sustainability efforts internallyand externally, providing data on the gradual improvement of energyand other utility consumption.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or mechanicalEngineering Technology and four years of related experience or acombination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Knowledge of construction industry standards and codes forconstruction and good engineering practice.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets, and databaseprograms.
• Ability to work in confined areas, such as tunnels andpits.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stressfulsituations.
• Ability to supervise and direct the work of others.
• Ability to plan work to avoid delays and wasted man-hours.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and inwriting.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $73,400 - $91,700. Salary offers will bedetermined based on the candidate's qualifications in relation tothe Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careersare typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiringrange, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may beconsidered for compensation at or above the hiring range.