Requisition Number: S_240830

Department: UO Operational Technology-9076

Description of Work:

• Assist with providing technical support and review for new installations and upgrades of district energy infrastructure, including production and distribution systems for steam, chilled water, and medium voltage electricity.
• Provide continuous communication to internal staff, suppliers, contractors, university project managers, and design firms to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Assist with the preparation and facilitation of design reviews with internal stakeholders.
• Review and comment on drawings and submittals from design firms and contractors.
• Collaborate with contractors, design professionals, and internal staff to schedule and manage project execution.
• Develop knowledge of plant MEP systems and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing and reviewing technical specifications, standards, drawings, and contracts for engineering services and construction projects.
• Assist with the design and management of small to medium-scale infrastructure upgrade projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders to define the appropriate scope for repairs and upgrades.
• Manage project documentation, including operating and maintenance procedures for new equipment and updating existing technical documentation to reflect infrastructure modifications.

• Provide technical support and review for new installations and upgrades of district energy infrastructure, including production and distribution systems for steam, chilled water, and medium voltage electricity.
• Provide continuous communication to internal staff, suppliers, contractors, university project managers and design firms to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Prepare and facilitate design reviews with internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve drawings and submittals from design firms and contractors.
• Assist with the development of departmental standards, processes, and tools for the design and review of new equipment, replacements, repairs, and upgrades.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and review technical specifications, standards, drawings, and contracts for engineering services and construction projects.
• Design and manage small to medium-scale infrastructure upgrade projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders to define the appropriate scope for repairs and upgrades.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop operating and maintenance procedures for new equipment and update existing technical documentation to reflect infrastructure modifications.

• Provide technical support and review for new installations and upgrades of district energy infrastructure, including production and distribution systems for steam, chilled water, and medium voltage electricity.
• Provide continuous communication to internal staff, suppliers, contractors, university project managers, and design firms to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Lead the preparation, execution, and continuous improvement of design reviews with internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve drawings and submittals from design firms and contractors.
• Develop departmental standards, processes, and tools for the design and review of equipment installations, replacements, repairs, and upgrades.
• Lead the development and review of technical specifications, standards, drawings, and contracts for engineering services and construction projects.
• Design and manage small to medium-scale infrastructure upgrade projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders to define the appropriate scope for repairs and upgrades.
• Evaluate small to medium-sized infrastructure improvement initiatives within the department to verify compliance with relevant codes and the application of proper engineering design methodologies.
• Develop and maintain processes for continual review of department technical documentation to confirm accuracy.
• Support leadership and contribute to long-range infrastructure planning efforts and the development and implementation of departmental vision and goals.
• Train, mentor, and verify work of other staff, students, temp, and/or on-call personnel.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• No minimum experience is required.

• 3+ years of engineering experience with progressive responsibility and the design of industrial mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems.

• 6+ years of engineering experience with progressive responsibility and the design of industrial mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems.
• 3+ years experience training, mentoring, and/or providing functional supervision.
• 3+ years experience conducting design reviews for diverse audiences.

• Analytical acumen with the ability to collect data, apply intuition, and design efficient workflows.
• Creative design skills with the ability to apply design principles to generate innovative solutions.
• Commitment to safety and willingness to learn about safe work practices before putting them into action.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Good customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Team-oriented.
• Familiar with change management including development, communicating implementation plans, and managing transitions.
• Familiar with developing strategies for cost reduction.
• Innovative with the ability to present new ideas and information.
• Strong reasoning skills, able to define problems, collect and analyze data, and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Knowledge of business practices to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse audiences.

• Knowledgeable of plant MEP systems and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to safety and willingness to take decisive action to ensure a safe working environment.
• Analytical acumen with the ability to collect data, apply intuition, and design efficient workflows.
• Creative design skills with the ability to apply design principles to generate innovative solutions.
• Skilled in delegating work assignments, setting expectations, and monitoring delegated activities.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking to develop effective strategies to meet organizational goals, assess external threats and opportunities, and adjust plans to adapt to changing conditions.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proactive risk identification and management skills to avoid delays and cost overruns.
• Team-oriented.
• Proficient with change management including development, communicating implementation plans, and managing transitions.
• Proficient with developing strategies for cost reduction.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Innovative with the ability to present new ideas and information.
• Strong reasoning skills, able to define problems, collect and analyze data, and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Proficient in business practices to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse audiences.

• Knowledgeable of plant MEP systems and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Commitment to safety and willingness to take decisive action to ensure a safe working environment.
• Analytical acumen with the ability to collect data, apply intuition, and design efficient workflows.
• Creative design skills with the ability to apply design principles to generate innovative solutions.
• Skilled in delegating work assignments, setting expectations, and monitoring delegated activities.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking to develop effective strategies to meet organizational goals, assess external threats and opportunities, and adjust plans to adapt to changing conditions.
• Proven people management skills, including involving staff in planning, decision-making, process improvement, and facilitation.
• Strong business acumen with a thorough understanding of the market and competition, and a demonstrated ability to align work with the organization's strategic goals.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Proactive risk identification and management skills to avoid delays and cost overruns.
• Team-oriented.
• Advanced skills in change management including development, communicating implementation plans, and managing transitions.
• Advanced skills developing strategies for cost reduction.
• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Innovative with the ability to present new ideas and information.
• Strong reasoning skills, able to define problems, collect and analyze data, and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Advanced skills in business practices to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse audiences.

• Valid driver's license and eligible to drive on University business.

• Received a pass rate or higher on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.

• Received a pass rate or higher on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.
• Nebraska Professional Engineer license and/or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within a university facilities setting.
• Experience in the design, construction, and/or operation of thermal and electrical production and distribution systems (e.g., boilers, chillers, underground piping systems, substations, underground electrical distribution systems, and/or industrial facilities).

• Knowledgeable of plant MEP systems and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering software and tools for design, analysis, and project management including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), hydraulic modeling, data historians, pipe stress modeling, and/or others.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices.
• Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and methods related to utility infrastructure projects.

• Familiarity with project management processes.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering software and tools for design, analysis, and project management including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), hydraulic modeling, data historians, pipe stress modeling, and/or others.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices.
• Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and methods related to utility infrastructure projects.
• Commitment to enhancing knowledge of technical skills, industry trends, and best practices in utility engineering and construction.
• Effective presentation skills for conveying project updates, proposals, and findings to diverse audiences.

• Familiarity with project management processes.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering software and tools for design, analysis, and project management including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), hydraulic modeling, operational data historians, pipe stress modeling, and/or others.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices.
• Familiarity with regional energy markets, trends, and regulations to anticipate risk and enhance strategic decision-making.
• Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and methods related to utility infrastructure projects.
• Commitment to enhancing knowledge of technical skills, industry trends, and best practices in utility engineering and construction.
• Effective presentation skills for conveying project updates, proposals, and findings to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of contract administration principles, including negotiation, drafting, and management.

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Certified Industrial Energy Professional (CIEP)

Posted Salary: Salary commensurate w/experience

Job Type: Full-Time

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