Job Purpose
Engineer/Mechanical Engineer serves as the College of Charleston’s Facilities Management department mechanical engineer to provide expertise for issues involving the campus building and infrastructure mechanical systems and equipment. Supports all departments in the Facilities Management division as needed to ensure campus building and utility mechanical systems perform effectively and efficiently. Applies engineering skills to modify or develop standards, methods and procedures to fit the needs of the College of Charleston. Continually evaluate mechanical engineering problems and recommend effective corrective action. Responsible for providing recommendations in the development of a mechanical system capital renewal program including participation and oversite of building audits and inspections. Provide recommendations in design of campus building automation system and mechanical system sequence of operation. Oversee coordinating mechanical construction and renovation of existing and new facilities. Develops standards for equipment specifications, drawings commissioning specific to the needs of the College of Charleston. Review all projects with Mechanical scope of work for compliance with these requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 3 years work experience in HVAC and mid-level mechanical engineering required. Master’s degree preferred. CEFP preferred. LEED Accreditation preferred. Experience with facility contract administration related to A & E and/or public arenas (Federal, State, County agencies) preferred.

Must be knowledgeable of all mechanical codes, OSHA safety requirements/regulations and work practices relevant to mechanical fields.

Must have valid SC driver’s license as the employee will be required to drive state vehicles to transport equipment &/or personnel as needed.

Experience in utilizing on-line work order systems is a plus. Skill with electronic devices such as iPhone and iPad is preferred. Must be able to follow oral & written instructions. Candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and/or education are encouraged to apply.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships with high-ranking college officials, department heads, general work force, A & E, contractors, & other persons directly involved with projects. Must have knowledge of principals of building design, construction & materials necessary to repair & maintain College facilities. Must have knowledge of planning techniques, estimating costs & scheduling of assets to meet deadlines. Ability to prepare & present comprehensive reports or plans pertaining to an effective long-range maintenance & repair program for the College. Must be proficient in MS Word & Excel, Acrobat PDF. AutoCAD proficiency preferred.

Must be able to follow oral & written instructions. All employees at the College are expected to perform their jobs in a safe manner in accordance with best safety practices as prescribed by their department, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety, and the Occupational Health and Safety Administration training as provided by Facilities Management at the College of Charleston.
Additional Comments Regarding Position
Must be able to perform duties as described and work both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Must be able to work in close quarters, climb ladders/stairs, enter/exit hatches, & work on rooftops. Must be able to work in areas of excessive heat/cold. May be required to work overtime & call back work after normal working hours & on weekends as needed. May be required to be on campus prior to & immediately following all emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, snow/ice storms, etc.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please complete the application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
*Salary is commensurate with education/experience which exceeds the minimum requirements.
Offers of employment are contingent upon a successful background check.