Senior Chilled Water Systems Mechanical Engineer

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0010176

Position Summary/Description:

A SIGN -ON BONUS OF $7,500 IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALMENTS WITHIN TWELVE (12) MONTHS OF HIRE : $3,750 WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3,750 12- MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE .

The Senior CWS (Chilled Water Systems) Mechanical Engineer is the subject matter expert for the University’s chilled water production and distribution infrastructure. This position provides engineering oversight and is responsible for the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of mechanical systems that support campus-wide chilled water service, including water- and air-cooled chillers, heat exchangers, pumps, cooling towers, distribution piping systems, controls, and related auxiliary equipment.

This position uses advanced knowledge of the complex processes associated with chilled water production and distribution systems and the operations and maintenance activities necessary to ensure reliable system performance.

The position monitors the operation of chillers and auxiliary equipment to evaluate efficiency, analyzes system performance and mechanical needs to identify and resolve complex operational and reliability issues, and develops engineering solutions to improve system performance. As the project manager and subject matter expert for chilled water capital projects, system upgrades, and planned utility outages, this position leads planning, coordination, commissioning, and operational integration efforts to ensure projects and outages are executed safely, effectively, and with minimal impact to campus operations. The position works closely with designers, consultants, and contractors to plan, implement, and oversee equipment additions, upgrades, replacements, and system improvements. The position also serves as a key technical leader during emergency response activities, directing engineering support for disaster recovery efforts and unplanned chilled water system outages.

This position provides technical direction to the Chilled Water Systems staff to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of chillers and associated auxiliary equipment. The position collaborates with shop supervisors to establish maintenance priorities, schedules, and equipment reliability improvement strategies. It collaborates with other Energy Services departments to support long-range utility planning and system development and coordinates with the Chilled Water Controls Engineer and control system programmers to ensure SCADA , DCS , and related control processes are designed and operated in accordance with engineering standards to maximize system reliability, availability, and performance.

Education and Experience:

Post-bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET -accredited engineering program and/or a Professional Engineer’s (PE) license valid in the state of North Carolina.

Extensive knowledge of hydraulics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics.

Working knowledge of electrical, civil, and structural engineering.

Extensive knowledge of the design, operation, and maintenance of large-scale District energy systems that include multiple distributions facilities and complex operational network.

Strong project management skills, including experience managing complex engineering projects.

Essential Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment and 6 years of related engineering experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

At least six (6) years of experience in thermal utility operations or district energy systems. Thorough knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles and practices.

Demonstrated ability to evaluate, approve, and manage large capital utility projects while maintaining budget and schedule requirements.

Ability to analyze routine and non-routine mechanical and process systems engineering problems and develop technical recommendations and/or decisions.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with management, peers, and plant personnel and to explain moderately complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.

A valid North Carolina Driver’s License or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.