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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:

– 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 – 12
• Minimum – $81,312.00
• MidPoint – $101,664.00
• Maximum – $122,016.00

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