Senior Mechanical Engineer - Harvard University

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
   
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Massachusetts
   
• Minimum of ten years of professional level experience
   
• Experience in master planning, design, installation, and operation of central utility systems
   
• Experience managing capital construction projects
   
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude, be able to think and work well independently and as a team member.
   
• Ability to respond to off-hour storm contingencies and utility emergencies
   
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary
  Excellent oral and written communication skills
   

Job-Specific Responsibilities continued...

• Coordinate with other Campus Services divisions to formulate the best delivery of services to the University’s Schools and Units. Explore with the other Campus Services divisions possible new business opportunities within the University and help formulate business strategies. Assist in the preparation and implementation of new departmental policies and procedures to improve the delivery of engineering, operational, utility accounting, and maintenance services and planning.
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• Develop, negotiate, and perform project management duties and oversight of various projects relative to district energy plants and utility infrastructure. Prepare and review technical and business portions of bid and contract documents. Interface with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants and University representatives to coordinate and manage projects for best implementation and minimum disruption to the University’s community and its activities. Responsible for budgeting and monitoring the function and expenditures for the various utility projects for the Schools and Units.
   
• Study and evaluate mechanical building systems for relevant Harvard facilities and departments as needed. Provide technical support including but is not limited to the installation, operation, and maintenance of steam, hot water, and chilled water systems, and HVAC controls. Interface with representatives from the Schools and Units to coordinate their projects with campus-wide utility projects. Incorporate the impacts of School and Unit projects into the budgets and work scope of the University’s utility capital plan.
   
• Assist in the reviewing and updating design guidelines/project specifications and drawings for mechanical systems and construction work. Work with representatives, architects, and consultant engineers for the Schools and Units to develop optimum cost and benefits to the campus utility and building systems for new construction and renovation projects.
   
• Examine, evaluate, and make recommendations on energy conservation proposals and products for the Schools and Units.
   
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of utility system records/documentation, internal technical standards, guidelines, recommended practices, and other knowledge or information management initiatives.

Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel (required to provide on-site support during emergency situations as determined by management).

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