Utilities Distribution Mechanical Engineer

Position Title:

Utilities Distribution Mechanical Engineer

Job Group:

Professional & Scientific

Required Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience. State of Iowa Professional Engineering license is preferred.

Special Required Qualifications

Drivers License

Preferred Qualifications:

State of Iowa Professional Engineering license
Steam and chilled water utility experience
Natural gas, domestic water, storm and sanitary utility experience
Engineering/project management experience
Operations/ maintenance staff support
Utility and jobsite safety experience
Regulatory compliance (Water quality reporting, water and sewer sampling procedures)

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 as a whole in a collaborative and challenging environment? Iowa State University’s Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) is seeking an experienced Utility Distribution Mechanical Engineer. This position will oversee all aspects of and provide engineering expertise for the campus mechanical utility distribution systems (steam, domestic and chilled water, natural gas, sewers, and compressed air systems). 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. 

Why Iowa State University and Utility Services? 

Team-Oriented, Collaborative Environment 
At ISU’s FP&M Utilities Services, we value teamwork and collaboration. Our staff works closely together to provide reliable campus utility operations and engineering expertise. You will be part of a dedicated team of professionals, collaborating to maintain utility operations and improve the campus utility distribution system. 

 

Engaging and Varied Work 
Each day brings new opportunities and challenges while supporting campus projects, finding ways to improve the utility system, and tackling problems as they arise. From project planning and system modeling to responding to utility outages, you will engage in meaningful work that ultimately helps student success and campus faculty and staff in their professions. 

 

Excellent Work-Life Balance and Benefits 

We understand the importance of maintaining balance in life. Iowa State University is committed to creating a workplace where your professional responsibilities are balanced with your personal needs. The university offers a flexible, supportive environment, including access to a fantastic benefits package which includes wellness programs and generous vacation time, allowing you to recharge and maintain your well-being while helping others.​

  

Key Responsibilities

• Provide utility engineering and system operational leadership for the safe, reliable, efficient and economical delivery of steam, chilled water, natural gas, water and sewer services to campus. 

• Design system expansions to support campus growth and address maintenance issues.  

• Review and update mechanical distribution system master plans and identify capital funding required to sustain and improve campus utilities. 

• Schedule and implement 5-year mechanical distribution capita