Senior Mechanical Engineer

At Planning, Design, and Construction, we are passionate about shaping the University of Missouri (MU) Columbia campus' future by creating innovative, high-quality spaces that inspire and support the university's mission. We lead every phase of design and construction, from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Whether it is new buildings, renovations, or infrastructure improvements, our expert team collaborates with campus stakeholders to bring visionary designs to life. With a blend of in-house design talent and industry-leading project and construction management, we are committed to building a campus that drives success and enhances the MU experience.

Provides professional engineering services to meet client requests/needs and to manage the day-to-day activities of other project team members.

• Prepare engineering studies and reports providing information necessary to develop long range facilities planning.
• Prepare engineering analysis of project including preliminary design, calculation, life-cycle cost and equipment selections for managing engineer's review.
• Perform mechanical engineering design, including but not limited to: heating and cooling load calculations, HVAC equipment selections, HVAC distribution design, hydronic/steam calculations and design, and plumbing design.
• Advise clients on the project scope, schedule, and budgetary constraints; understand interrelationship between these project components and how they affect project viability.
• Exhibit understanding and ability to recommend construction/project costs and durations.
• Exhibit proficiency with building codes, national standards, and guidelines as identified by the University System related to new construction and renovation of facilities.
• Confer with department representatives to determine and coordinate design criteria for completion of design drawings; advise concerning practical design and feasibility of design drawings for specific projects.
• Collaborate with other Campus Facility and University stakeholders; understand and apply campus standards for building systems. Develop engineering designs, construction drawings and specifications to renovate existing building systems.
• Plan, assign, and manage workload and activities of professional staff, provide assistance and instruction, assure accuracy and completeness, and code compliance; monitor design staff progress; with respect to adherence to schedules, hours, expended time on projects, and quality of over-all product.
• Review and seal project specifications and construction documents prepared by the technical staff.
• Review and approve project cost estimates and schedules.
• Manage bid process. Perform contract administration tasks [such as field observations, submittal review, prepare responses to questions, supplemental instruction, etc.]
• Conduct construction observations and punch lists.
• Exhibit proficiency with AutoDesk AutoCAD/Revit software.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
  

7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

• A Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• Licensure may be required
  

A Bachelor's degree in engineering (area of engineering expertise is dependent upon departmental needs), or equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired, is necessary.

Licensed as a professional engineer and with the ability to become licensed in the state of Missouri is required.

At least 6 years' experience in engineering (applicable to the position).

Salary Rnage: $80,000 - $100,000 per year

Grade: GGS 012

University title: Senior Engineer

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This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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