Utilities Distribution Mechanical Engineer

Position Title:

Utilities Distribution Mechanical Engineer

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience

Special Required Qualifications

Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

Steam and Chilled Water utility engineering experience
Proficient in thermal dynamics and thermal expansion design
Experience with fluid mechanics and heat transfer energy systems (high pressure steam, steam condensate, and chilled water systems)
Engineering design and project or construction management experience
Experience with supporting skilled operations and maintenance staff
Utility regulations and jobsite safety experience

Job Description:

Summary

Are you looking to make a real difference in the long-term success of Iowa State University while working with a dynamic and team-oriented department? Impact campus utilities and the campus population, in a collaborative and challenging environment?

Iowa State University’s Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) is seeking an experienced Utility Distribution Mechanical Engineer that will provide engineering and operations support for the University’s energy production and distribution systems including high pressure steam, condensate, and chilled water. Other engineering aspects may include equipment such as pumps, heat exchangers, and chillers, with cross-training opportunities associated with domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm water management, and natural gas systems.

Primary duties will include analyzing, troubleshooting, and making improvements to utility systems and equipment; planning and managing utility construction projects; and coordinating contractors and design consultants in pursuit of seamless and highly efficient energy delivery to the Iowa State campus. The position will also be responsible for documenting distribution systems and design standards while providing technical support to ISU FP&M and Utility Services’ maintenance and distribution staff.

Additional duties include creating steam and chilled water flow models and conducting studies to identify capacities and improvements; updating steam and chilled water distribution system master plans and identifying capital funding required to improve campus utilities; and providing engineering technical expertise for distribution system shutdown and start-up operations.

The successful candidate will possess strong communication skills; strong organizational and analytical skills; ability to organize and coordinate work within and between projects; and have the ability and willingness to learn and understand complex utility systems and equipment.

This is a unique opportunity to ultimately contribute to the personal and academic success of students, support critical University research, and represent Iowa State University in a mechanical engineering leadership role.

Candidates may be hired as a Utility Distribution Mechanical Engineer III or a Utility Distribution Mechanical Engineer IV.

Level Guidelines for Engineer III (PS811 salary grade) - Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience
• 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

Level Guidelines for Engineer IV (PS812 salary grade) - Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related experience. State of Iowa Professional Engineering license is preferred.
• Expert-level position possessing advanced professional and/or technical skills working under limited or no supervision
• Applies high-level professional knowledge and expertise to focus on ISU’s mission and meeting division, department or work unit goals
• Solves complex issues using highly developed problem resolution skills
• Regularly provides recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defi