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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:

– 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 – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00