Professional Mechanical Engineer

Job Summary:

Professional Mechanical Engineer involves engineering design, construction and alteration of electrical, mechanical, gaseous and liquid systems in buildings, facilities and other structures. Involves new construction, major alterations and maintenance of physical plant facilities for general purposes. Includes civil, electrical and mechanical engineering specialties.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced engineering professional to operate independently in a professional specialized engineering phase of major construction projects, performs design engineering work for projects of limited scope, and / or improves design of physical plant engineering systems. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. 

Under the general direction and guidance of the Assistant Director of Engineering, this Professional Mechanical Engineer is responsible for independently performing design, specification and submittal reviews for large and small scale new and retrofit projects. This position is also responsible for in-house mechanical and plumbing design for renovation and renewal projects under Facilities Services. He/she provides mechanical engineering consulting and trouble-shooting support for facilities operations, participating in and supervising mechanical and plumbing system master planning, playing a lead role in optimizing operational efficiencies of the HVACR, central plant and distribution systems. He/She will also   consult the energy-, controls, and commissioning team and actively participate in developing and updating campus design guidelines and standards. The Mechanical Engineer consults other University departments as needed. In addition, the Professional Mechanical Engineer will develop cost estimates, provide as-builts, and prepare descriptive summaries and scope of work for infrastructure, renewal, and deferred maintenance projects. 

Department Overview

The Facilities Services Department (FS) is committed to creating an exceptional campus physical environment to support the research, teaching, health care and community service mission of the University. FS employs over 465 professional staff/contractors and acts as steward for over $95 million in operating funds and $28 million in capital funds annually to achieve its goals in operating, maintaining, and renewing the UCSF campus environment consisting of 9 million GSF of research, clinical, administrative, and auxiliary services space. Located in the Campus Life Services organization. 

FS participates in system-wide Principles of Community and all FS leaders are expected to create a fair, equitable, safe, and supportive work environment, where everyone can do their best work.  FS leaders share accountability for the overall success of the operation and strive towards a high-performance work environment. We value innovation, creative problem solving, and diligent follow-through.