How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The AEC-A&E Operations and Maintenance Team is seeking an Engineer with a diverse background in building MEP systems and building maintenance operational experience.

What You'll Do

Report to the Manager of Operations & Maintenance Engineering in Architecture, Engineering and Construction.
Be involved with trouble shooting HVAC and building issues that could hinder advancement in science and technology.
Provide engineering support for the field inspections, installation, operation and maintenance of facilities and their systems. Provide project-planning support, partner with Region and trade shops, field inspections, functional testing and project close out documentation.
Provide specifications for equipment and facilities support for the purchase of equipment, repairs and upgrades. Provide sketches to the facility trades for corrective measures and equipment replacements.
Review building projects before bidding and help develop the HVAC control for projects including control sequences of operational and anticipated controls construction cost. During project activation, provide technical support and assistance with coordination of the DDC controls shop's work.
As a member of the F&O team, collaborate with the Office of Campus Sustainability (OCS) Regional Energy Managers to develop and shape the future of the campus carbon neutral direction for campus buildings.
Evaluate building system conditions and analysis to support operations and maintenance programs to support the campus Facilities Condition Assessment (FCA). Characterize system criticality and identify improvement to maintenance practices, facility system or components of systems.
Assess existing HVAC, Plumbing and Fire Protection systems and develop recommendation for modifications to support infrastructure renewal and renovations. Calculate loads, develop estimates, compare alternatives, select equipment and collaborate with a range of partners such as Regions, Shops, Utilities and colleges.
Assess operation and support of the central chilled water and geothermal heating/chilled water plants. System equipment condition evaluation; pumping system(s) operations. Assistance includes Life extension, load shed plans, chiller/ heat pump overhauls. Collaborate with planning and design, operation guidance to facilities trades.
Advise design engineers and consultants on methods and materials to be used on repairs, renovation and capital projects.
Support systems commissioning and re-commissioning with building knowledge. Oversee field-testing and make evaluations with recommendations based on the found results.
Participate with other University Engineers in the developing guidelines and specifications for design and construction. Evaluate products and new technology for applicability and use in MEP building.

Mission Statement

Facilities and Operations (F&O) seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care ? that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time off, including family care, maternity and parental leaves
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after one year
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field. State of Michigan Professional Engineering required or obtained within 1 year.
Minimum 8 years of engineering experience.
Fundamental knowledge of the concepts, practices in the mechanical/electrical area of facilities operations and maintenance engineering, and the design and construction of facilities mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems for institutional or commercial buildings. Basic knowledge of associated architectural, structural, and civil discipline work.
Knowledge of Maintenance and Operations process standards and provide documentation for these standards.
Competence with computer software including, Project, AutoCAD, REVIT, engineering equipment sizing and selection programs (Cook, Greenheck, pipeflow), load programs (Trane Trace, E20-II, eQuest-DOE2), and other engineering programs typically used in this industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of building HVAC controls, programing and applications.
Experience in project management, dealing with contractors and working with maintenance management and Skilled Trades.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.