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Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineers apply engineering techniques to ensure proper mechanical system operation of engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment; analyze and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports; confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions and provide technical information; research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate design or application feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements; specify system component or direct product modification ensuring engineering design and performance specification conformance; investigate equipment failure, diagnose faulty operation, and make recommendations to maintenance crew; conduct research to produce design solutions, improvements, and new products.

• Apply engineering techniques to design, install, modify, analyze, repair, and test tools, engines, machines, and other mechanically functioning equipment; ensure proper mechanical system operation
• Lead, plan, coordinate and or facilitate diagnostic efforts to resolve complex issues; analyze and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports; collaborate with team, client facility managers, operators, engineers, and others
• Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data; evaluate design or application feasibility, costs, and maintenance requirements
• Specify system component or direct product modification ensuring engineering design and performance specification conformance
• Oversee and review project requirements; assess mechanical design efforts; direct/review designer and engineer technical work
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations; ensure design and equipment specification conformance; ensure operational and safety standard compliance; identify and resolve issues
• Conduct research to produce design solutions, improvements, and new products
• Participate in writing, selecting, and reviewing contract proposals for building commissioning/maintenance contracts
• Create and issue design documents, information requests, and change orders
• Maintain continued relationships with client agencies
• May train contract clients through workshops, short courses, on-site training, and certificate programs within field of expertise
• May deliver on-site training and programs for conferences, seminars, and in-service events as requested by clients

Level:

– Professional

Base Description:

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

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– None

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– Typically none

Problem Solving:

– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems

Independence of Action:

– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation

Communication and Collaboration:

– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing

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