JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the collaborative efforts of the mechanical engineering function on campus and is the primary contact on mechanical engineering related matters.  Applies advanced and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in the planning, organizing, executing and coordinating of institutional remodeling, renovation, new construction and equipment replacement projects.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages full range of engineering support and design services and provides leadership in the planning, organizing, executing and coordinating of institutional remodeling, renovation, new construction and equipment replacement projects.

• Manages the engineering support staff required to support Facilities and Support Services mission and goals.

• Reviews contractor submittals, requests for information, change proposals and other construction administration documents for design intent.

• Manages or assists in the process to qualify and selecting  professional design firms for the purpose of contracting for design services.

• Develops construction documents and change proposals.

• Visually reviews and provides written comments on design plans and specifications prepared by others.

• Visits construction sites to determine compliance with design intent, reporting discrepancies, errors and omissions and utilizes this input to update standards, processes and procedures.

• Acts as departmental liaison with external consulting engineers and consultants.

• Ensures compliance with applicable building codes and other regulatory requirements governing the provisions of design services and with departmental and institutional standards for facility projects.

• Ensures 'as-built' reports are maintained and AutoCAD database is updated.

• Serves as lead and technical resource on complex projects.

• Mentors engineering team members.

• Seals construction documents as Engineer of Record when applicable.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

Bachelors degree in an Engineering field.  Seven years of engineering design experience, to include two years of healthcare or research design experience and emphasis on the design of facility systems.  Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.), State of Texas required.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment. Autocad stations and standard engineering assessment tools.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory, light industrial and/or office environments. May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.  

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the vice president for human resources and employee services.