Senior Mechanical Engineer

Mission Statement

Facilities and Operations (F&O) seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care, that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan.

In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession.

Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include :

• Generous time off, including family care, maternity and paternal leaves
• Hybrid work environment
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Required Qualifications*

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Registered as a State of Michigan Professional Engineer, or the ability to transfer a PE license from another state.
• Fifteen or more years of progressively responsible experience in the design and construction of mechanical systems for commercial, educational, or research type buildings, including demonstrated leadership in design and project management.
• Expertise with or considerable knowledge of district CHW and HHW, central power plant systems, chillers and cooling towers, heat recovery chillers, geothermal exchange, HVAC, hydronic systems, smart laboratories, vivaria, and cold rooms.
• Experience with Master Planning or Capital Planning of mechanical utility systems.
• Considerable knowledge of life cycle analysis, value engineering, energy analysis and sustainable design, and work load management.
• Considerable knowledge of the Michigan Mechanical Code, Michigan Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, ASHRAE standards, and other related building codes.
• Experience with mechanical analysis software, such as Carrier HAP and PipeFlow.
• Experience planning, organizing, and overseeing design professionals, such as engineers, architects, designers, and drafters, to provide construction documents and construction administration on capital projects.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.

Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.