Job Posting Title:
Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Graduate Engineer
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Hiring Department:
Utilities and Energy Management
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
AUSTIN, TX
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Job Details:
Who We Are
We are “the power behind UT”.
Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin. We have more than 200 employees in five divisions: Utilities Operations; Utilities Distribution; Power Systems, Controls, and Operating Technology; Finance and Administrative Services; and Engineering and Technical Services.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:
Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.
Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.
Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships.
Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.
Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.
Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.
As a member of our team, you will be part of a globally recognized district energy system that serves a top-tier research university. We strive to provide a positive workplace culture that welcomes ideas, talent and perspectives – and we look forward to hearing from you!
Learn more about Utilities and Energy Management.
Your skills will make a difference.
You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of Campus Operations staff, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has earning and impact, you’ll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:
Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card
For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards
Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship.
The University of Texas at Austin is seeking to hire a Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Graduate Engineer to serve within Utilities and Energy Management (UEM). With a team of over 200 employees, UEM provides dependable and efficient electricity with 99.99% reliability, chilled water, steam, deionized water, and compressed air to UT Austin as well as distribution and collection piping for natural gas, water, reclaimed water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. If you want to be a critical member of a team that provides the utilities and energy needed to transform UT Austin campuses and advance UT's education, research, and public service missions, we encourage you to apply for rewarding career opportunities in UEM.
You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of students, staff, and faculty, thereby enhancing the student experience. If you are the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you will like working in our department and for UT Austin.
Security sensitive; Certified 3-Yr Driving Record and Criminal Background Check conducted on selected applicant. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing background check and driving record requirements. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
The Mechanical Engineer/Mechanical Graduate Engineer assumes responsibility for supporting all Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) working groups in a mechanical engineering capacity specific to utility plants and distribution systems. The Mechanical Graduate Engineer applies UEM and industry standards and/or complex engineering analyses and procedures to ensure safety, compliance, and reliability of mechanical systems.
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Mechanical System Engineering: Evaluates, troubleshoots, and reviews operation of utility systems including but not limited to combustion gas turbines, steam turbine generators, chillers, boilers, cooling towers and distribution systems. Analyzes controls, automation, and metered data to identify opportunities for improvements, recommend corrective actions, and optimize system performance.
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Project Management: Manages and coordinates special utility system projects by developing schedules, cost estimates, budgets, detailed final construction plans, specifications, special conditions, contracts, and agreements. Oversees project progress from preliminary project feasibility and long-range planning through design, construction, and commissioning.
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Reporting: Prepares documentation for investigations, feasibility studies, and other projects including initial, progress, and final reports. Determines project initial and long term costs and savings and prepares life-cycle analyses. Reports findings through written reports and presentations using advanced reporting tools such as Tableau and Power BI. Uses tools to provide stakeholders with clear insights into report findings.
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Technical Guidance and Compliance: Advises on industry standards and code requirements. Maintains, updates, and creates design and construction specifications and standard details. Reviews engineering scopes of work, assists in engineering firm selection, and reviews deliverables from outsourced engineers.
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Design and Construction Phase Reviews: Performs technical design review as a subject matter expert in the areas of mechanical engineering, reviews construction submittals, responds to requests for information, and reviews proposed contract changes for compliance with design standards.
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Communications Liaison: Facilitates effective communication among department and campus stakeholders. Establishes connections with external entities such as government agencies, contractors, consultants, and the public to facilitate the exchange of information, coordinate collaborative efforts, address inquiries, and provide timely responses. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
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Continuous Improvement: Fosters a collaborative team environment. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Identifies opportunities for process improvement within assignments. Promotes the use of innovative tools and methodologies to enhance project delivery efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.
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Follows all University and UEM policies and procedures, takes required training, and identifies and reports safety hazards. Completes required continuing education. Performs work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Implements and enforces safety protocols in all assigned activities. Abides by UEM core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Drives UT vehicles in a safe manner.
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Perform other related functions as assigned. Required to carry University issued cell phone during work and on-call hours. Expected to work at all UT Austin campuses and facilities. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.
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Certified Engineer-In-Training (E.I.T.) in the State of Texas or the candidate must meet all qualifications for licensure and obtain a Texas E.I.T. within six (6) months of employment.
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A Bachelor’s degree from an ABET-accredited program in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
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Strong knowledge of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and energy systems.
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Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Ability to identify and solve problems, think critically, and create solutions.
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Ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new technologies and processes.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations to nontechnical audiences.
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Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
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Familiarity with environmental regulations in the energy sector.
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Experience in the development or review of construction standards or codes.
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Experience in educational, research and/or health care facilities.
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Experience in energy and water conservation programs.
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Experience using data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
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Knowledge and skills in AutoCAD and Revit applications.
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Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas or licensed in another State with the ability to obtain reciprocity in Texas within 6 months of employment.
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Minimum four years experience in industrial, steam, chilled water, or utility systems.
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Experience with project management and budget development.
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Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Ability to identify and solve problems, think critically, and create solutions.
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Ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new technologies and processes.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations to nontechnical audiences.
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Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.
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Seven or more years related experience in industrial, steam, chilled water, or utility systems.
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Familiarity with environmental regulations in the energy sector.
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Experience in the development or review of construction standards or codes.
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Experience in educational, research and/or health care facilities.
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Experience in energy and water conservation programs.
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Experience using data visualization software such as Tableau or Power BI.
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Knowledge and skills in AutoCAD and Revit applications.
This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident.
Mechanical Engineer - $115,000 + depending on qualifications
Mechanical Graduate Engineer - $90,000 + depending on qualifications
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Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment.
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May work in all weather conditions.
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May work in extreme temperatures.
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May work around chemical fumes.
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May work around standard office conditions.
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May work around biohazards.
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May work around chemicals.
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May work around electrical and mechanical hazards.
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Use of a keyboard and personal computer
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Fine manual dexterity
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May be required to perform elevated work.
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Occasional work from ladders and/or scaffolds.
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May be required to lift up to 50lbs.
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May be exposed to loud noise, high dust and allergen levels.
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Often required to twist, grasp, push, pull and bend.
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May work on other UT campuses and related work sites.
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Required to work on construction sites and within power and chilled water plants.
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Must be able to operate job-related equipment and computer software.
40 Hr Work Schedule; Monday-Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM. Limited weekend, holiday, and after-hours work or availability may be required.
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Resume/CV
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3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
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Letter of interest
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Proof of Degree and EIT/Licensure documentation
This role does not provide sponsorship.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above. May be required to work in confined and elevated spaces. Shifts may be extended- including nights, holidays, and weekends.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
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E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
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Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
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Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
