Senior Mechanical Engineer

Yale Cancer Center; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale Cancer Center in New Haven is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to lead key projects in mechanical and energy systems. The role involves substantial project management and technical direction support to the University's capital program.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Engineering, eight years of related experience, and skills in teamwork and communication. This full-time position emphasizes energy management to achieve Yale's climate goals.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects and teams of consulting design professionals.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects.
• Enthusiasm to learn and lead in complex technical areas.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, construction, and commissioning of projects.
• Provide feedback to project managers and engineers on design quality.
• Oversee engineering consultants and contractors to ensure project delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Energy management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Eight years of related experience

Job description

Working at Yale means contributing to a better tomorrow. Whether you are a current resident of our New Haven-based community, eligible for opportunities through the New Haven Hiring Initiative, or a newcomer, interested in exploring all that Yale has to offer, your talents and contributions are welcome. Discover your opportunities at Yale!

Overview

• Participates in the formulation, design, construction, and commissioning of projects overseen by the University's capital projects group. Reviews the work of design professionals with respect to University objectives and design standards, operability and maintainability, and cost-effectiveness. Provides feedback and assistance to project managers and design professionals regarding all aspects of engineering design.
• Facilitates commissioning of new and renovated mechanical systems including review of functional acceptance test scripts, participation in field testing of systems, interfacing with operations personnel with respect to operability and maintainability of systems, and participating in systems training.
• Directs complex engineering projects by retaining qualified outside engineering consultants and contractors. Prepares work scopes and/or requests for proposal to support project execution. Oversees engineering consultants and contractors to ensure high-quality project delivery as well as conformance to established schedule and budget. Maintains a high level of involvement in and/or directly oversee project execution and represents findings in oral and/or written format as needed.
• Assists University operations staff (Campus Operations and Utilities) in troubleshooting mechanical systems. Provides solutions to operational problems.
• Formulates projects for there placement, upgrade or enhancement of mechanical systems.
• Reviews and suggests improvements to campus automation systems as appropriate. Formulates projects to improve building performance as needed.
• Participates in budget development for projects and capital spending.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Experience managing projects and teams of consulting design professionals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a willingness to establish productive rapport with staff and team throughout the University contribute to, and benefit from, a team environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, programs, and organizational goals, while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability and enthusiasm to learn and lead over time, stay informed of industry best practices, training, and new technical approaches to the most complex building and campus system challenges.
• Ability to promote proactive energy management and climate action strategies on projects of all scale and scope at the University.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering and eight years of related experience in engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience with building system design & operation, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, & building automation systems & equipment, energy performance modeling, & regulatory frameworks; central utilities & cogeneration plants, plant equipment, distribution, & metering; commissioning -from project formulation through turnover, & performance diagnostics.

Principal Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Director of Engineering & Energy Management with latitude to exercise a high level of independent judgment and initiative, the Senior Mechanical Engineer provides technical direction, project management, and subject matter expertise in support of mechanical and energy systems of the University’s capital program and campus operations. The Senior Mechanical Engineer will interact with Yale’s planning and project management staff, operations personnel, and consulting professionals and will focus specifically on developing innovative projects to reduce energy use and increase renewable energy supply in support of the University’s many goals and climate commitment.

Preferred experience with solving complex technical problems, developing engineering standards and processes, and managing projects and teams of consulting design professionals.

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks basedon the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It\'s Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran. Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Other Information

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