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Missing levels within the leveling matrix can be added based on business need.

The Architectural Engineer applies engineering principles to the planning, design, construction, renovation, operation, and maintenance of buildings and facility systems; provides technical expertise throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring building systems are safe, efficient, sustainable, code-compliant, and aligned with organizational objectives; collaborates with architects, engineers, contractors, project managers, and stakeholders to develop engineering solutions for new construction, renovations, deferred maintenance, and infrastructure improvement projects.

• Develop engineering designs, technical specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for building and facility projects
• Design, evaluate, and coordinate building systems including structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building envelope components to ensure integrated project delivery
• Review architectural and engineering plans, drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals for technical accuracy, constructability, quality, and compliance with applicable codes and standards
• Provide engineering support during planning, design, construction, commissioning, and occupancy phases of capital improvement and renovation projects
• Conduct facility assessments, engineering studies, condition evaluations, and root cause analyses to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and internal stakeholders throughout project execution
• Perform engineering calculations and analyses related to structural integrity, energy efficiency, building performance, sustainability, and lifecycle costs
• Evaluate existing building systems and recommend modernization, repair, replacement, or infrastructure improvements
• Support construction administration activities including responding to requests for information (RFIs), reviewing change orders, conducting site visits, and verifying work complies with contract documents
• Monitor project scope, schedules, budgets, quality standards, and engineering deliverables
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local building codes, accessibility requirements, environmental regulations, and life safety standards
• Assist in developing engineering standards, design guidelines, technical specifications, and best practices
• Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, presentations, and project recommendations
• Provide technical consultation to leadership and stakeholders regarding facility planning, capital improvements, and engineering issues
• Stay current on emerging technologies, engineering practices, building codes, and sustainability initiatives

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 13
• Minimum – $91,488.00
• MidPoint – $114,384.00
• Maximum – $137,280.00

• Applied research
• Business relationship management
• Consulting
• Data Analysis
• Experiment design
• Grant writing
• Presentation Skills
• Program evaluation
• Project Management
• Report writing
• Research methods