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Penn State University · 18 hours ago

Facilities Engineer

SC-DuBois Area

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$77K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

Penn State University is seeking a skilled Facilities Engineer to join their Design and Engineering Services team. The role involves providing mechanical engineering design services for construction projects and facility mechanical engineering support across all campuses, primarily focusing on renovations and infrastructure upgrades.

Higher Education

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Jessica Griffin

Responsibilities

Conduct engineering analysis and design of building mechanical (HVAC), plumbing, and control systems

Produce design documents for permitting, bidding, and construction

Perform construction administration duties

Formulate Penn State Design Standards

Lead or participate in mechanical system evaluations and feasibility studies for future projects

Evaluate system performance to determine corrective actions required to achieve the desired performance

Collaborate with Engineers, Project Managers, contractors, Technicians, and other personnel to implement corrections at all Penn State campus locations

Visit sites, meet with stakeholders, provide alternative solutions, estimate order-of-magnitude costs, and develop reports and scoping documents for projects

Qualification

HVAC designPlumbing designBuilding automation systemsAutoCADRevitMechanical code interpretationEnergy analysisBudget managementEnergy conservationReport writingTeamwork skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTime management

Required

Familiarity with projects involving the design of HVAC, plumbing, hydronic, and building automation control systems

Experience with facilities design and engineering tasks such as AutoCAD and Revit drawing production, mechanical code interpretation and review, heating and cooling load calculations, equipment selection, duct work, and piping system design

Ability to complete work within predefined schedule and budget requirements

Exceptional teamwork skills and ability to take direction as well as lead projects

Experience or training with building energy analysis using building simulation software for calculating heating and cooling loads

Familiarity with energy-saving calculations and ability to identify energy conservation opportunities associated with HVAC and building envelopes

Experience in identifying energy conservation opportunities associated with HVAC and building envelopes

Professional Engineer's (PE) license is required, preferably in Pennsylvania. If the candidate's PE license is not in Pennsylvania, the expectation is that the successful candidate shall become registered as a PE in Pennsylvania within 9 months of the start of employment

Bachelor's Degree

6+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Facilities Engineer - Senior Professional)

3+ years of relevant experience (if filled as Facilities Engineer - Advanced Professional)

A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S