The University of Virginia is accepting applications for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join the Design Services team within Facilities Management. We are a multi-discipline team engaged in all facets of building engineering and provide design services for a wide variety of University renovations including classrooms, labs, healthcare facilities, athletic facilities, and student housing. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the University while working in a collaborative and stimulating environment!

Facilities Management (FM) supports the University of Virginia's wide range of research, academic and patient care programs. With over 1,200 employees dedicated to excellence, Facilities Management is responsible for the day-to-day operation, repair and maintenance of U.Va.'s buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and manage scope, schedule and budget for new projects in collaboration with Project Managers and stakeholders.
  
• Prepare design documents for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection using Revit for most projects.
  
• Assign tasks to project team members and assist in resolving complex or challenging issues.
  
• Provide engineering calculations and analysis of mechanical systems.
  
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure completeness and accuracy of construction documents as well as compliance with building codes and the University's Facility Design Guidelines.
  
• Perform construction administration services including submittal reviews, punchlist inspections, and project closeout.
  
• Prepare feasibility studies to assess project viability and provide recommendations.
  
• Adhere to and assist in developing department standards.
  
• Develop and maintain project workbook using eBuilder.
  
• Participate in meetings with project managers, consulting architects and engineers, University stakeholders, and others.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering
  
• Work Experience: Seven years of mechanical design experience
  
• Proficiency in drafting mechanical systems (Revit preferred)
  
• Licensure: Professional Engineer required
  

Anticipated Compensation Range: $108,000 - $118,000, commensurate with experience; Sign-on bonus available!

This is a full-time exempt-level position with UVA benefits . Employees benefits package highlights include:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
  
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
  
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
  
• Tuition and professional development benefits
  
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year
  

Selected candidates will be required to complete all required background checks and health screening prior to the first day of employment.

Physical Demands:
Employee will be required to crawl, kneel, squat, bend and twist in order to perform their work. Employee must travel around job sites. Employee will work with materials of different weights and perform repetitive motions.

To Apply:

Apply online and search for requisition R0059548. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume
  
• Cover Letter
  

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A total of three references is required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, at js9rk@virginia.edu.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.