Mechanical Engineer III

Position Title:

Mechanical Engineer III

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical or construction engineering
State of Iowa Professional Engineering License
Experience in the preparation of plans and specifications for educational/institutional, industrial or commercial facilities
Experience estimating mechanical construction and operating/life cycle costs
AutoCAD or Revit experience
 

Job Description:

Summary

The Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) department is seeking candidates for a Mechanical Engineer III.  This position helps with improvements to HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems in a university facilities environment. The position requires a broad knowledge of mechanical systems engineering and assists in the resolution of complex problems.

Example of Duties

• Originates formal project requests.
• Oversees all phases of assigned standard engineering projects, ensuring the successful conclusion of all phases within an appropriate time and at an appropriate cost.
• Completes complex engineering projects.
• Serves as a consultant to other FP&M departments, providing technical information and engineering recommendations that assist with various projects and training purposes.
• Contributes to capital renewal (deferred maintenance) planning committee.
• May guide and train less experienced engineers.

Level Guidelines
• Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISU’s mission and department or work unit goals
• Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
• Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
• Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
• Responds to complicated inquiries, provides training, and provides direction to lower-level staff
• May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e., leads a small work team)
• May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
• Provides guidance to students

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship. 

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

PS811

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please Note: To receive full consideration, applications should be received by January 5, 2025.

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

December 16, 2024

Posting Close Date:

Job Requisition Number:

R16106