The University of Virginia is accepting applications for a Mechanical Engineering Technician or Electrical Engineering Technician to join the Design Services team within Facilities Management. The successful candidate will fill one of these positions based on their experience, education, skills, and abilities. 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 UVA's buildings, infrastructure, and grounds as well as other University-owned and leased properties.

Responsibilities:

Mechanical Engineering Technicians:

• Prepare construction documents for HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection design with oversight from senior team members.
  
• Confirm existing conditions from drawing archives and site visits.
  
• Drawing setup, drafting, and modeling using Revit for most projects
  
• Adhere to and assist in developing department standards.
  
• Participate in meetings with project managers, consulting architects and engineers, University end-users and staff, and others.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Electrical Engineering Technicians:

• Prepare construction documents for power, lighting and low-voltage systems with oversight from senior team members.
  
• Confirm existing conditions from drawing archives and site visits.
  
• Drawing setup, drafting, and modeling using Revit for most projects
  
• Adhere to and assist in developing department standards.
  
• Participate in meetings with project managers, consulting architects and engineers, University end-users and staff, and others.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Required Qualifications (both positions):

• High School diploma or equivalent
  
• Four years of mechanical or electrical design experience
  
• Proficiency in drafting mechanical or electrical systems (Revit preferred)
  

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (both positions):

• Use of critical thinking and the ability to communicate ideas.
  
• Ability to meet preset deadlines.
  
• Excellent written and oral communication.
  
• Knowledge of mechanical or electrical engineering concepts and principles.
  
• Proficiency in the use of technology, including design software, to perform engineering analysis and prepare construction documents.
  
• Ability to communicate with stakeholders to present design options and explain selected solutions.
  
• Excellent time management skills including the ability to manage individual's work across multiple concurrent project schedules.
  

Compensation:

The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $24.03 to $30.50 per hour ($50,000 - $63,440 Annually), commensurate with experience. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits . Employee 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
  

Physical Demands (both positions):

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers, however, regular visits to inspect existing buildings construction sites will be required. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

To Apply:

Apply online at : http://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/job/R0058076/Mechanical-or-Electrical-Engineering-Technician . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application, and upload the following Required materials:

• Resume
  

** Note: Multiple documents can be uploaded in the CV/Resume box. Applications that are incomplete or missing required documents will not receive full consideration .

This position is open until filled .

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter hjv5vm@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.