Facilities Engineer IV

Title: Facilities Mechanical Engineer IV
Location: Pasadena, CA
Duration: 3 months
Pay Range: $58-90/HR

In this role you will be a member of the Facilities Engineering Section and will report to the Supervisor of the Facilities Engineering and Design Group. This is a temporary position only.

Important: 
Looking for a candidate with hands-on experience in the day-to-day design of facility/building mechanical, plumbing, process piping systems, etc.
 

• Mechanical Engineering with design experience of building and lab systems.
• HVAC design
• Plumbing design
• Heat exchanger design
• Other piping design (air, chill water, etc. )
• Prefer a candidate with a Professional Engineering registration in California (but not mandatory).
• 7+ years of design experience for facilities (buildings, labs, offices, etc).

  Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design mechanical systems to comply with various project scopes of work in accordance with applicable standards and regulations including the California Mechanical Code.
• Consult with project requesters to determine system requirements and provide requested services while meeting safety, code, and budgetary requirements.
• Conduct building system assessments to evaluate conditions, operations, and maintenance requirements of building mechanical systems.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel for issues on mechanical systems. Support faculty, consultants, and field personnel, as required.
• Maintain accurate documentation on mechanical system configurations and capacities.
• Partner with internal organizations (safety, environmental, security, acquisitions), facilities construction and maintenance personnel, and other facilities engineering and design team members, on the development and execution of Lab construction projects.
• Verify and ensure that new mechanical building systems are compatible with existing building infrastructure.
• Maintain files/records/operational data related to the assigned contract.
• Prepare activity progress reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• BA degree in Mechanical Engineering or related technical degree with typically 9+ years related work experience.
• Strong experience in Facilities Design/Construction projects of moderate complexity, demonstrating knowledge of building codes and industry best practices. 
• Familiarity with Mechanical Engineering design and development of construction drawings for offices, cleanrooms, and laboratory facilities. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as strong interpersonal, meditating and project management skills. 
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and work independently when needed.
• Demonstrated understanding of principles of LEED and Building Commissioning. 
• Advanced skills in AutoCAD, competence with Bluebeam, and Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, and Project.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• MA/MS degree in Mechanical Engineering with 7+ years of related experience. 
• Professional engineering license or progress toward licensure.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, team working, and project organizational skills.
• Strong skillset in Mechanical Engineering design and development of construction drawings for cleanrooms, and laboratory facilities. 
• Proficiency with AutoCAD drawing, scheduling, and budgeting.