Mechanical Graduate Engineer or Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical System Engineering: Evaluates, troubleshoots, and reviews operation of utility systems including but not limited to combustion gas turbines, steam turbine generators, chillers, boilers, cooling towers and distribution systems. Analyzes controls, automation, and metered data to identify opportunities for improvements, recommend corrective actions, and optimize system performance.Project Management: Manages and coordinates special utility system projects by developing schedules, cost estimates, budgets, detailed final construction plans, specifications, special conditions, contracts, and agreements. Oversees project progress from preliminary project feasibility and long-range planning through design, construction, and commissioning.Reporting: Prepares documentation for investigations, feasibility studies, and other projects including initial, progress, and final reports. Determines project initial and long term costs and savings and prepares life-cycle analyses. Reports findings through written reports and presentations using advanced reporting tools such as Tableau and Power BI. Uses tools to provide stakeholders with clear insights into report findings.Technical Guidance and Compliance: Advises on industry standards and code requirements. Maintains, updates, and creates design and construction specifications and standard details. Reviews engineering scopes of work, assists in engineering firm selection, and reviews deliverables from outsourced engineers.Design and Construction Phase Reviews: Performs technical design review as a subject matter expert in the areas of mechanical engineering, reviews construction submittals, responds to requests for information, and reviews proposed contract changes for compliance with design standards.Communications Liaison: Facilitates effective communication among department and campus stakeholders. Establishes connections with external entities such as government agencies, contractors, consultants, and the public to facilitate the exchange of information, coordinate collaborative efforts, address inquiries, and provide timely responses. Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.Continuous Improvement: Fosters a collaborative team environment. Identifies and implements innovative solutions to enhance system efficiency, reliability, and sustainability. Identifies opportunities for process improvement within assignments. Promotes the use of innovative tools and methodologies to enhance project delivery efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction.Follows all University and UEM policies and procedures, takes required training, and identifies and reports safety hazards. Completes required continuing education. Performs work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Implements and enforces safety protocols in all assigned activities. Abides by UEM core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Drives UT vehicles in a safe manner.Perform other related functions as assigned. Required to carry University issued cell phone during work and on-call hours. Expected to work at all UT Austin campuses and facilities. Maintain acceptable driver rating as established in Policy: UTS157 Section 2.5.4.