Mechanical Engineer II

Job Description At Planning, Design, and Construction, we are passionate about shaping the University of Missouri (MU) Columbia campus' future by creating innovative, high-quality spaces that inspire and support the university's mission. We lead every phase of design and construction, from concept to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Whether it is new buildings, renovations, or infrastructure improvements, our expert team collaborates with campus stakeholders to bring visionary designs to life. With a blend of in-house design talent and industry-leading project and construction management, we are committed to building a campus that drives success and enhances the MU experience Nature of Work: Provides professional engineering services to meet client requests/needs and to manage the day-to-day activities of other project team members. Performs a variety of assignments and analyses that impact the Engineering Construction & Design function Analyzes, reviews and designs construction plans, specifications, and equipment as needed Solves routine to complex problems and provides solutions, recommendations, etc. Analyzes potential solutions using experience, judgments and precedence, providing input and recommendations Impacts the quality of own work and the work of others on the team, ensuring efficient workflows, productivity, etc. Explains complex information to others, ensuring audience understanding Provides project management on various multi-disciplinary projects ensuring compliance with contract documents and industry standards Key Responsibilities: Confer with department representatives to determine and coordinate design criteria for completion of design drawings; advise concerning practical design and feasibility of design drawings for specific projects. Collaborate with other Campus Facility and University stakeholders; understand and apply campus standards for building systems. Develop engineering designs, construction drawings and specifications to renovate existing building systems. Prepare engineering studies and reports providing information necessary to develop long range facilities planning. Plan, assign, and manage workload and activities of professional staff, provide assistance and instruction, assure accuracy and completeness, and code compliance; monitor design staff progress; with respect to adherence to schedules, hours, expended time on projects, and quality of over-all product. Prepare engineering analysis of project including preliminary design, calculation, life-cycle cost and equipment selections for managing engineer's review. Verify existing conditions; collect field information. Perform mechanical engineering design, including but not limited to: heating and cooling load calculations, HVAC equipment selections, HVAC distribution design, hydronic/steam calculations and design, and plumbing design. Prepare code-compliant engineering design drawings using university and industry standards. Prepare technical construction specifications. Exhibit proficiency with Auto Desk AutoCAD software May review and seal project specifications and construction documents prepared by the technical staff. Review and approve project cost estimates and schedules. Manage bid process. Review shop drawings and related construction submittals. Perform contract administration tasks [such as field observations, submittal review, prepare responses to questions, supplemental instruction, etc.] Conduct construction observations and punch lists. Advise clients on the project scope, schedule, and budgetary constraints; understand interrelationship between these project components and how they affect project viability. Exhibit understanding and ability to recommend construction/project costs and durations. Exhibit proficiency with building codes, national standards, and guidelines as identified by the University System related to new construction and renovation of facilities. Forecast project delivery requirements and required manpower resources. Manage departmental staff time and project related costs including monthly invoicing procedures. Shift 7:30 a.m. -- 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday Minimum Qualifications A Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree in mechanical or architectural engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities on be acquired, is necessary. Two years' experience in engineering, personnel and project management is required. Must possess a valid driver's license, which will allow legal operation of a motor vehicle in the State of Missouri.