What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Engineer (Engineering Leader) position at Indiana University Bloomington?
Job Summary
Department-Specific Responsibilities
- Provides leadership and guidance to mechanical engineers and designers, designs and coordinates building systems across all 7 IU campuses.
- Develops project scope, prepares cost opinions and specifications, and completes project implementation, partnering with CPF colleagues in the following areas : Architecture, Construction Management, Real Estate, Facility Operations, and Administration to ensure that open communication is occurring on relevant projects.
- Assists in long range planning and budgeting.
- Provides review and critique of design work performed outside consultants to ensure compliance with university standards.
- Prepares design documents (plans and specifications) for building systems.
- Researches and interprets current state and federal codes and design standards as well as University standards.
- Makes decisions based on the proper application of these standards using knowledge and expertise to all design concepts and renovations.
- Manages assigned projects and see through to completion.
- Prepares project cost estimates.
- Provides technical guidance to colleagues and staff across campuses.
- Provides assistance in design / procurement / maintenance of IU communication systems as requested.
- Directs, coordinates and administers the activities of the Mechanical Engineering division.
- Provides guidance to staff on priority setting and strategy development, monitor performance for accuracy and completeness.
- Reviews design work performed by in-house team.
- Ensures staff are properly trained to monitor compliance with state and federal regulations; University policy and guidelines; safety and OSHA compliance, departmental objectives, goals, processes, and procedures.
- Participates in on-site inspections and project start-ups.
- Examines buildings for code compliance.
- Helps troubleshoot problems brought forward by Bloomington Facility Operations staff.
General Responsibilities
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
Preferred
SKILLS
Required
Working Conditions / Demands
This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend / descend ladders / stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.
Work Location
Bloomington, Indiana
This is an in-person position.
Advertised Salary
110,000 - $115,000 per year
Benefits Overview
For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including :
Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.
Job Classification
Career Level : Sr. Operational
FLSA : Exempt
Job Function : Engineering, Trades & Facility
Job Family : Engineering
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Posting Disclaimer
This posting is scheduled to close at 11 : 59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.
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Equal Employment Opportunity
Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.
Salary : $110,000 - $115,000
