What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer position at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory?
Are you ready to take on a key role in advancing world-class science?
Join our Facilities Engineering Department (FAEN) as a Senior Mechanical Systems Engineer, where your expertise will support critical research and operations at Lawrence Berkeley National Lab. In this role, you will ensure the effective performance of the campus's mechanical HVAC and plumbing systems while contributing to infrastructure upgrade projects that are vital for the laboratory’s future.
We are looking for someone with a strong blend of technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and collaborative leadership. Your responsibilities will include evaluating system operations, analyzing data, troubleshooting, performing root-cause analyses, and developing solutions for challenging and unique engineering problems. In this role you will interact with a diverse group of individuals including internal stakeholders to outside consultants and contractors. Aligned with FAEN’s goals, you will help drive initiatives that enhance system reliability, operational efficiency, and environmental sustainability.
What You Will Do :
- Systems Management and Improvement :
- Provide daily support for operations and maintenance departments on assigned mechanical systems.
- Analyze system operation and maintenance data to recommend system improvements.
- Develop conceptual designs, engineering reports, and scopes of work to mitigate risks.
- Conduct root-cause analyses and develop corrective actions to enhance system performance.
- Improve system documentation, preventive maintenance plans, and reliability programs.
- Promote sustainability by integrating environmentally and efficiency conscious practices into system operation.
- Support equipment repairs and shutdowns.
- Design and Construction Project Support (~5% of the time) :
- Provide proactive mechanical engineering SME support for select infrastructure projects.
- Review designs, submittals, RFIs, and ensure project adherence to standards.
- Conduct field inspections to verify installations meet design requirements.
- Develop and maintain master specifications, design guidelines, and standards.
- Communication and Collaboration :
- Build strong relationships with internal and external contributors to complete work and resolve challenges.
- Lead meetings and communicate with stakeholders to prioritize initiatives, align objectives, convey system conditions and performance metrics, and address challenges.
- Train and develop team members and other interested parties on technical topics.
- Perform special assignments such as preparing presentations and studies for senior management.
What is Required :
Desired Qualifications :
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Salary : $138,984 - $234,528
