Senior Engineer Technical Designer

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,307 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

University of North Florida is seeking a senior-level technical position to manage campus engineering records, maps, and O&M manuals. The role serves as custodian of digital documentation and coordinates with Facilities staff and contractors.

Strong attention to version control and data integrity is required. The position emphasizes AutoCAD-based review and mapping updates, with a focus on ensuring accurate, organized records and prompt response to requests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience maintaining and organizing engineering records or maps.

Responsibilities

• Custodian of university digital engineering and construction records including maps and O&M manuals.
• Update campus utility maps as the campus evolves and ensure version control.

Skills

Engineering records

Mapping management

Documentation

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Department

Physical Facilities, Engineering

Compensation

$22.98 to Negotiable Hourly

General Description / Primary Purpose

This position performs senior-level technical engineering support related to the maintenance, organization, and stewardship of campus engineering and construction records. The role serves as the custodian of the University’s digital drawing and infrastructure documentation, including campus utility maps, digital flat files, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals.

Job Functions

Engineering Records and Mapping Management

• Serves as the custodian of the University’s repository of digital engineering and construction records, including campus utility maps, digital flat files, and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals.

• Maintains the campus map by continuously updating utility and infrastructure information as the campus evolves.

• Ensures engineering records are accurate, current, properly organized, and stored in designated systems and file locations.

• Reviews and culls digital files to confirm correct placement, version control, and long-term usability.

Technical Engineering Support

• Utilizes the AutoCAD environment to review, interpret, and manage engineering and infrastructure documentation.

• Maintains awareness of CAD licensing requirements and monitors license usage as needed.

• Provides engineering documentation and technical support to Facilities staff, designers, contractors, and other stakeholders upon request.

• Responds to requests for records and documentation promptly, often on short notice.

Underground Utility Coordination

• Serves as the University’s liaison to Underground Utility (UGU) organizations.

• Coordinates with university employees, designers, and contractors to assist in the identification and location of underground utilities.

• Visits construction sites as needed to photograph underground utilities prior to site grading to support accurate documentation and mapping.

Work Orders and Project Support

• Supports engineering work orders and construction-related activities by supplying accurate records, maps, and supporting documentation.

• Provides supplementary technical assistance to the department and campus partners as needed.

• Responds to campus maintenance emergencies by providing engineering records, maps, and utility information as required.

• During declared campus emergencies, this position may be required to perform specific job-related duties at a designated off campus location or place of residence.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma and 4+ years of relevant experience. Or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219.

Statement(s) of Understanding

This position requires a background check. In conjunction with the University’s policy, this position may also require a credit check.The holder of this position is designated as a “Responsible Employee” pursuant to their role under Title IX. Therefore, the incumbent must promptly report allegations of sexual misconduct, sexual violence, and child sexual abuse by or against any student, employee, contractor, or visitor to the University’s Title IX Administrator or any divisional Title IX Coordinator

Equal Opportunity

The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.

Carnegie

UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University’s collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF’s mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.