Facilities Engineer [15581]
Company: ATR Arena Technical Resources
Location: Baltimore
Posted on: May 28, 2023
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Job Description:
We are seeking a Facilities Engineer who is responsible for
assisting the Associate Director for Engineering and
Utilities(ADEU) for engineering design efforts related to building
systems and campus infrastructure, and assisting in developing
guidelines and standards that produce efficient energy use and
reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Facilities Engineer strives to
ensure these tasks are executed in a collaborative fashion between
Design and Construction, Plant Operations, Planning and
Architecture and with the Office of Sustainability in an effort to
achieve the University's overarching design, operational, energy,
and environmental goals.The Facilities Engineer reports to the
Associate Director of Engineering and Utilities (ADEU) and supports
the ADEU in representing the Office of Facilities and Real Estate
in planning efforts for major and minor design and renovation
projects.The Facilities Engineer will support the ADEU with
planning efforts and engineering and design solutions (materials,
systems, coordination, project delivery, commissioning, etc.) for
university Plant Operations and Design & Construction units,
division representatives, other stakeholders, and with outside
consultants to ensure design and construction work conforms to
university standards, sound engineering practice, and the
university's sustainability and environmental goals.
Responsibilities include advisory participation throughout the
planning and design process; review and analysis of design and
construction documents prepared for the university by outside
consultants; participation in construction oversight; and
assistance to the development of policies, procedures, standards
and process improvements. The Facilities Engineer will work
directly with the JHFRE/Design & Construction department's project
managers who are typically responsible for overall project
management.The Facilities Engineer will provide technical
assistance to the Office of Sustainability in evaluating energy
strategies to help with achieving the University's climate change
initiatives.From time to time, where the utilization of internal
resources is merited, the Facilities Engineer will assist the ADEU
with design and construction documents, and construction
administration efforts.Specific Duties & Responsibilities- Performs
analyses of existing building systems to makes recommendations
regarding design, functionality, and performance. This may include
engaging outside consultants for testing, planning or design
studies, and engineering support. Systems to be evaluated include
heating, ventilating, air conditioning, plumbing, controls, power,
lighting, and low-voltage.- Participates and makes technical
recommendations in design and construction progress meetings to
help ensure adherence to university standards and contract
conditions.- Reviews, and evaluates Capital Project designs in
support of the university's standards, guidelines, and policies.
Provides technical recommendations.- Participates in educational
programs aimed at furthering Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate
(JHFRE)'s and JHU staff's awareness of building systems issues.-
Supports the ADEU in developing and documenting design standards
for renovation and new construction that support the Capital and
Campus Plan goals and objectives, are durable and financially
appropriate, and reflect sound engineering practice. Training of
staff, monitoring the use and success of the policies, procedures,
guidelines and standards, and revising them from time to time will
also be the responsibility of this individual.- Provides oversight
and review of consultant's documents for design and construction
projects in the area of campus and building systems engineering and
design, detailing, conformance with JHU standards, and
appropriateness of systems and product specification.- Interfaces
with JHFRE/ Design and Construction, and Planning and Architecture
in recommending the most appropriate design solutions, addressing
durability, financial sustainability, and engineering
appropriateness.- Reviews construction work progress on
construction sites for quality assurance and conformance with
contract documents. Assist in resolving discrepancies and disputes
that arise during the construction process.- Works with the ADEU to
formulate and implement policy and process improvements for design
and construction project development process and management.Assists
the ADEU and participates in the training of staff in operation of
the building systems and proper protocols for ensuring occupant
comfort and energy savings.- Participates in the systems
commissioning process to monitor appropriate and thorough startup
and testing of systems performance to ensure the university is
receiving systems that comply with contractual requirements.-
Assists the ADEU with ongoing systems operation, re-commissioning,
continuous commissioning and troubleshooting efforts.- Provides
technical engineering assistance to the Office of Sustainability
for the continuing development and implementation of the
University's climate change initiative, which guides the
university's overall environmental efforts by prioritizing
projects, strategies, and programs to reduce energy consumption and
greenhouse gas emissions.- Scope of Responsibility- Identify,
develop, and implement strategic engineering planning initiatives
in the context of the Capital Plan, evolving regulatory
requirements, and market conditions.- Guide and review campus and
building engineering efforts in support of the university's Capital
Plan.- Guide and manage development of Capital Project engineering
standards and deliverables requirements, and project management
policies and processes.- Guide and review Capital Project design
and construction services.- Provide technical assistance for the
Office of Sustainability.Decision Making- Carries out duties and
responsibilities with limited supervision.- Makes decisions and
establishes work priorities on complex, problem-solving
operations.Authority- Does not direct the activities of staff.-
Influences the mechanical and electrical designs implemented in
capital projects.Communication- Exchanges routine and non-routine
information with leadership, staff, colleagues at peer institutions
and vendors using effective oral and written communication skills,
tact, and persuasion as appropriate.- Builds camaraderie and
alliances with a wide range of JHU constituents, and has a
collaborative, inclusive, mentoring style of working well with
others.- The candidate must have the ability to communicate
graphically through sketching, drafting and marking up
drawings.Minimum Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical
Engineering or Electrical Engineering- Professional Engineer
license in the State of Maryland or a state with reciprocity.-
Successful candidates will have at least seven years' experience or
a Master's Degree in an associated field with five years'
experience in building MEP systems engineering and design work.-
Experience with construction and renovation of a broad variety of
building types and construction methods.- Experience with working
with MEP sustainable concepts.- The ability to use MS Office and
AutoCAD and a thorough understanding of architectural and
engineering drawings.- Use of BIM software and other graphics
programs is desired.*Applicants who do not meet the posted
requirements but are completing their final academic
semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may
be asked to provide additional information confirming their
academic completion date.Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities-
Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, collegial, and
consensus-building relationship with colleagues based on
competence, trust, and respect.- Superior written and oral
communication skills, including the ability to present complex
material in a useful and understandable fashion to diverse
audiences.- Strategic thinker with proven analytical and
organizational skills.- Committed to the mission of the University,
customer service, and best practices in planning, design, and
construction.- Knowledge of heating, ventilating, air conditioning,
controls, and plumbing systems and/or power, electrical, lighting,
and low-voltage systems.- Knowledge of commissioning process and
operation of mechanical systems.- Knowledge of sustainable concepts
and greenhouse gas generations.- Knowledge and experience with
developing accurate project cost budgets and cost impact reports.-
Ability to build comprehensive reports for data within spreadsheet
and database systems.- Ability to produce accurate, timely delivery
of complex materials.- Flexibility to work with last minute
changes.Physical Requirements- Must be able to remain stationary
for extended periods of time.- Ability to climb ladders, move
around construction sites, and navigate tight spaces typically
found in mechanical, electrical, and utility rooms.- Ability to
operate a computer and other equipment on a frequent basis.-
Ability to frequently communicate with coworkers.- Ability to move
about.**This description is a general statement of required major
duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous
basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.Arena Technical
Resources, LLC, (ATR) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) who
will provide equal employment opportunity to employees and
applicants for employment without regard to race, ethnicity,
religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, veteran
status, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, marital status, family structure, genetic information,
or mental or physical
disability.PDN-993f639b-4a36-467c-9162-3b2860d0a6c2
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