Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university, and a minimum of six years of related experience in HVAC, Energy Management, or Facilities Operations to include design, technical evaluation, and project reviews of building systems. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Minnesota is strongly preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Description of Position
This position provides engineering guidance and support for campus engineering projects and energy efficiency initiatives to meet UMNs commitment to carbon neutrality and implementation of Climate Action Plans. Provides technical expertise and engineering oversight to establish maintenance and operational requirements for equipment and facilities. Develops engineering solutions to address identified issues and to reduce building energy usage and carbon footprint. Responsible for providing consulting and project leadership services in energy efficiency, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems. The position will develop and document control strategies for optimizing mechanical systems performance, prepare specifications, manage projects, and conduct building recommissioning. Recommend changes in control and maintenance strategies, operating procedures and equipment schedules based upon on-site investigations. The position will coordinate with local utilities to maximize utility rebates.
Responsibilities
Identify energy conservation opportunities in University buildings on Duluth, Morris, and Crookston campuses. Analyze the viability of the project from both operational and financial perspectives. Design and implement energy conservation projects to optimize electrical and/or mechanical system performance, maintain building comfort levels, and utilize energy as efficiently as possible.
Develops engineering solutions and reviews designs and documentation prepared by outside consultants to ensure conformity with University standards in the engineering field of practice and the impact of new designs on existing systems. Reviews on-going and completed projects to ensure adherence to University construction standards and procedures and design principles. Develops procedures to ensure conformity with MN state building codes. Directs project design concerns to University Project Managers and/or corresponds directly with consultants.
Provides support to facility management work teams responsible for maintenance and operation of building, facilities, and physical infrastructure. Investigates building, facility, and physical infrastructure problems or coordinates the review by outside resources. Make recommendations and implement changes to building mechanical systems for efficient operation of facilities. Work with customers and end users to assist them in the development of technical solutions for their business needs.
Responsible for writing engineering studies and/or project proposals. Responsible for all phases of projects from schematic design through detailed design, procurement, construction management, commissioning and closeout. Coordinates among sustainability departments and other various internal partners and external service providers. Participate in University Energy Management standards discussions and updates.
Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting as well as in the field. This position will be exposed to hazardous conditions where hearing and visual protection may be required. Must be able to walk, climb and crawl in various weather conditions to physically access and view work sites, including mechanical/electrical equipment rooms, deep tunnels, and rooftops. Work is performed across a hybrid setting (online and in-person). Position requires regular travel to University of Minnesota Crookston, Morris, and Duluth campuses with a primary office setting in one of these locations.
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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
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