Posting Details
Position Information
Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Mechanical Engineer, Design and Construction
Classification Title Associate Facilities Program Coordinator
Department Design and Construction
Posting Number P230337
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/45205
Employer State
Position Type
Professional Appointment Term Term
Salary Grade SL4
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
University Facilities Design and Construction Department seeks a meticulous and visionary Mechanical Engineer to serve as part of a growing internal design team. This group collaborates daily to ensure the safe, efficient, and sustainable design of multiple major construction projects simultaneously, while assuring the unrestricted pursuit of the University’s overall mission as a flagship SUNY research institution. In this engineering role, ongoing responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Preparation of contract documents including drawings and specifications, support of ongoing project needs throughout construction, and active participation in the occupation of finished spaces and related systems.
- Collaboration with external design consultants hired to prepare contract documents from concept to closeout.
- Interface with outside agencies including SUCF , SUNY OCF , NYS Division of Standards and Codes, National Grid, National Fuel, NYPA , NYSERDA , and relevant vendors to coordinate construction.
- Serve as a peer reviewer of mechanical engineering scope in ongoing design reviews for both internally and externally designed UB projects.
- Serve as a subject matter expert of mechanical engineering for the University to support ongoing operations, sustainability efforts, and educational needs.
- Provide emergency engineering technical support to Facilities Operation as issues arise.
- Present to clients and administrators the technical aspects of a design. Candidate will have to prepare presentation at the appropriate technical level.
- Candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- New York State registration as a professional engineer with expertise in mechanical engineering.
- Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, construction management, or related degree with three years of experience in a design role. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Routinely completes field or project site visits and may have to occasionally ascend/descend a ladder or utilize other means to access areas of a project site during construction.
Salary Range $80,000 – $89,000
Additional Salary Information
Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
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Special Instructions Summary
Please attach your current New York State professional engineer license in the Additional Supporting Documentsection.
Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.
Contact Information
Contact’s Name Ashley Goolsby
Contact’s Pronouns
Contact’s Title Administrative Assistant
Contact’s Email agoolsby@buffalo.edu
Contact’s Phone 716-645-8977
Posting Dates
Posted 09/20/2023
Deadline for Internal Applicants 10/04/2023
Deadline for External Applicants Open until filled
Date to be filled 12/15/2023
References
Number of References Required 3
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * What is the highest level of education attained currently?
- GED
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- Bachelors Degree
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- PHD
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- * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
- Faculty
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- * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Additional Supporting Documentation
Optional Documents