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Facilities Engineering

The Facilities Engineer conducts investigations, evaluations, and applied research directed toward assisting utility system owners, utility system operators, facility managers and facility owners in the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of buildings and energy use (both supply and demand side management) in compliance with codes, laws and regulations; utilizes engineering theories and principles and applies them in methods specific to the facility and problems encountered; prepares technical reports and recommendations for use by utility and/or facility owners and managers for guidance on solving current problems as well as issues of long- and short-range planning for capacity/load, energy use, budgeting, capital planning, regulatory/legal compliance and capital renewal; evaluates and interprets current and evolving codes and regulations, evaluates and monitors system operation for compliance and efficiency, and assists in permit preparation and compliance documentation; acts as liaison to regulators and authorities having jurisdiction; evaluates and interprets current and evolving codes and regulations on environmental protection, emergency management, and other related areas and assists in permits preparation and compliance documentation; acts as liaison to outside utility/service provider companies, and participates in the negotiation of services, rate structures, legal agreements and/or rights-of-way; recommends timely solutions to current or evolving regulatory issues and assisting in resolving disputes with building owners and contractors; assists in the review and implementation of facility design and construction, and develops standards for design and construction; develops operational and maintenance program parameters.

• Develop concepts and participate in the design analyses of engineering systems independently evaluating, selecting, and applying scientific or engineering procedures and techniques to assignments
• Manage projects of various size and scope; make contributions to determining feasibility of goals and objectives
• Responsible for assuring quality, cost effectiveness and timeliness of preventative, predictive and proactive maintenance programs
• Identify problems and related technical issues leading to long-term, generic solutions; identify technical approach for solving problems and meeting customer/grantor needs
• Author/co-author on reports, proposals, and presentations
• Maintain external relationships to identify and develop new opportunities for services and ways to assist client needs
• Stay abreast of new technologies, new regulations, and changing market conditions that can impact services provided and client needs
• Review drawings and documents of other engineers; comment and critique
• Evaluate existing standards and modify/improve
• Manage program budgets
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Intermediate Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action

Independence of Action:

– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 11
• Minimum – $68,200.00
• MidPoint – $85,200.00
• Maximum – $102,300.00