Power Plant Mechanical Engineer – CHP & Utility Systems

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Specialist to support operations and planning of campus utility production and distribution systems.

Responsibilities include reviewing power plant designs, overseeing complex projects, and developing safe operating plans while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and experience with utility systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years in engineering for utility systems, CHP, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Experience with rotating equipment, steam systems, piping, and reliability.
• Experience preparing engineering studies, calculations, specs, and reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical (and some electrical) engineering support for operation, maintenance, and planning of campus utility plants.
• Review designs for power plant, pressure vessels, and piping in campus projects.
• Oversee projects: design of complex power plant systems, data reporting, and utility issues.
• Develop safe operating plans and provide operator training for power plant systems.
• Ensure compliance with Federal/State safety rules (OSHA, EPA, NFPA, ASME, IEEE).
• Promote safety and act as a liaison with campus offices and committees.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Communication

Project management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maximo CMMS

AutoCAD

BIM

Job description

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Specialist to support operations and planning of campus utility production and distribution systems.

Responsibilities include reviewing power plant designs, overseeing complex projects, and developing safe operating plans while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards. The role requires a Mechanical Engineering degree and experience with utility systems.