Mechanical Engineer, Design and Construction
Buffalo, NY
JK Executive Strategies is proud to partner with the top public university in Buffalo, NY in search of a Mechanical Engineer to join its team!
Why apply? Working here comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal, and academic pursuits - all to support your work-life effectiveness.
Embark on an exciting career journey with a vibrant and growing University Facilities Design and Construction Department. We are actively seeking a meticulous and visionary Mechanical Engineerto serve as part of a growing internal design team. This group collaborates daily to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable design of multiple major construction projects simultaneously while assuring the unrestricted pursuit of the University's overall mission as a top public university.
Beyond the professional rewards, this role offers more than a job - it's an opportunity to be part of a collaborative and innovative environment. Join us in shaping the future of our esteemed institution while honing your project management skills and contributing to the dynamic growth of the University Facilities.
Responsibilities
- Collaboration with external design consultants hired to prepare contract documents from concept to closeout.
- Preparation of contract documents including drawings and specifications, support of ongoing project needs throughout construction, and active participation in the occupation of finished spaces and related systems.
- Serve as a peer reviewer of mechanical engineering scope in ongoing design reviews for both internally and externally designed projects.
- Interface with outside agencies including SUCF, SUNY, OCF, NYS, Division of Standards and Codes, National Grid, National Fuel, NYPA, NYSERDA and relevant vendors to coordinate construction.
- Present to clients and administrators the technical aspects of a design. The candidate will have to prepare a presentation at the appropriate technical level.
- Provide emergency engineering technical support to Facilities Operation as issues arise. Provide systems analysis and project solutions within predetermined budgets and schedules, educating clients on project processes.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in mechanical engineering for the university to support ongoing operations, sustainability efforts, and educational needs.
- Serve as a peer reviewer of mechanical engineering scope in ongoing design reviews for both internally and externally designed projects.
- Supervise staff, review and manage project documentation.
- Follow State, SUNY, and University policies and procedures.
- Participate in committees and groups as needed for expertise, uphold environmentally conscious practices, and understand the total-cost-ownership approach to project decision-making and facilities stewardship.
- Integrate a total cost of ownership (TOC) approach to project management from start to finish.
- Actively participate in the documentation and update of design standards for the University.
- Collaborate with the Office of Sustainability to electrify the campus and continuously improve energy efficiency.
Requirements
- New York State registration as a professional engineer preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related degree with 3 years of experience in a design role.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
- Excellent technical, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
- Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of staff at all levels of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 7 years of experience.
- Experience in higher education renovation and construction projects of similar size and scope desired including laboratory, and/or SUCF capital improvement projects.
Salary Range
$86K- $106K
JK Executive Strategies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of JK Executive Strategies to provide equal opportunity in employment and conditions of employment to all individuals regardless of age, race, color, religious beliefs, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, veteran or military status, disability, pregnancy-related condition, predisposing genetic characteristics, genetic information, marital status, familial status, prior arrest, domestic violence victim status, non-job related convictions, participation in lawful activities outside of our workplace, or any other status protected by law.