PAY GRADE: 31E

CONTEXT OF THE JOB:

Under the limited direction of the Director of Sustainability, Energy & Engineering, the Facilities Engineer I, resolves chronic maintenance issues in multiple disciplines including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing systems, and building automation systems. The Facilities Engineer I assists in monitoring energy consumption for abnormalities. The position requires independent judgment in making recommendations on behalf of Facilities, and the incumbent is an engineering resource for coordination and acceptance of new and retrofitted building commissioning activities. The Facility Engineer I is responsible to manage and keep the Deferred Maintenance database up to date.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides electrical and mechanical engineering review and recommendations, including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and building automation systems, and the review of project design specifications and drawings prepared by external consultants.
• Predicts maintenance needs, researches maintenance issues, defines scope of work, and recommends corrective actions to upper management levels. Develops preventative maintenance procedures to ensure proper maintenance and operations of new and renovated buildings utilizing pertinent design and renovation information.
• Identifies and resolves chronic non-routine maintenance problems in multiple disciplines using independent judgment to determine data required. Obtains data using sophisticated instrumentation, computer analysis, and/or external consultants. Evaluates and analyzes assigned projects for potential energy saving opportunities.
• Develops plans and specifications; manages construction of assigned projects and insures compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal codes, laws, and regulations where applicable.
• Manages the Deferred Maintenance database. Responsible to coordinate with Maintenance & Operations and Planning and Project Delivery personnel to gather asset and project updates to ensure the database is reflective of the current state of the campus.
• Under limited direction creates and updates the necessary policies, procedures and documentation to keep the Deferred Maintenance database accurate and up-to-date.
• Analyzes Deferred Maintenance database for trends, progress to plan. Highlights anomalies that affect the 5-year plan and communicates the information as directed.
• Review project design and construction documents and submittals to ensure compliance with the University design standards and with all applicable state, local, and federal codes, laws, and regulations where applicable. Interface with Factory Mutual Global on project document review.
• Participates in reviews for various phases of design: schematic design, design development and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with Facilities Maintenance & Operations and Planning and Project Delivery to update and enhance design standards as required.
• Conduct operational surveys with Facilities Maintenance & Operations personnel of existing electrical and mechanical systems for buildings designated to be renovated or modified for usage changes.
• Participate in project Quality Assurance and Control walkthroughs with the Maintenance & Operations shops on a biweekly basis. Generate and distribute minutes to all attendees and coordinate timely resolution efforts with the design consultants and contractors to issues raised during walkthroughs.
• Participate in building commissioning efforts in conjunction with 3 rd party Commissioning Agent.
• Assist Senior Project Managers and Project Managers with required project federal, state and local regulatory documentation such as pressure vessel commissioning/decommissioning, boiler emission permits, etc.
• Maintains and updates the proper documentation so that records are complete, accurate and timely. Records involve manual and computerized systems and may be required by federal or state agencies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned including potentially managing smaller scale projects.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, etc.) and four years' experience with building engineering systems (electrical, mechanical, etc.).
• Understanding of current building systems technology is preferred
• Strong organization skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate effectively and interact well with all levels of personnel and with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Knowledge of basic building operating systems, such as boilers, compressors, and chillers; preferred knowledge and understanding of clean-room mechanical systems, protocols, and low voltage control circuit technology is preferred.
• Knowledge of direct digital control systems as applied to building operating, safety, and security systems is preferred.is preferred.
• Experience with coordinating and/or supervising independent contractors is preferred.
• Knowledge of contract documents and specifications is preferred
• Knowledge of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is preferred

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURES:

The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Individual must have a valid Driver's License and access to a private, reliable means of transportation in order to maneuver throughout the Newark, Wilmington, and Lewes Campuses and other U/D locations, when operationally necessary.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity Employer which encourages applications from Minority Group Members, Women, Individuals with Disabilities and Veterans. The University's Notice of Non-Discrimination can be found at http://www.udel.edu/aboutus/legalnotices.html

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