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Facilities Engineer

The University of Texas at Arlington • Arlington, TX 76015 • Posted 22 days ago

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The Facilities Engineer at The University of Texas at Arlington supports the Office of Facilities Management in MEP design, construction, maintenance, and energy conservation. This role involves performing HVAC, plumbing, and minor electrical design for new construction and renovation projects, preparing construction drawings and specifications, and providing engineering support for large capital projects. The position requires collaboration with various teams and individual planning to organize daily duties.

Responsibilities

  • Perform HVAC, plumbing and minor electrical design for small to medium new construction and renovation projects including all necessary calculations for cooling/heating load, pump and fan capacities, etc.
  • Prepare construction drawings and specifications for bidding and construction purposes.
  • Provide engineering support for large capital projects from conceptual design to final construction, including document review, inspections and coordination of campus thermal utilities.
  • Identify and analyze facility deficiencies/problems in conjunction with the Thermal Energy Plant and facility shops and provide engineering based solutions.

Qualifications

Required

  • Master's in Mechanical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering.
  • Twenty-Four (24) months of related experience.

Full Job Description

**Facilities Engineer**

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**Please see Special Instructions for more details.**

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

**Posting Details**

Position Information

**Posting Number** S05627P

**Position Title** Facilities Engineer

**UTSystem Title**

**Department** Facilities Mgmt Administration

**Location** Arlington

**Job Family** Facilities/Construction

**Position Status** Full-time

**Work Hours** Standard

**Work Schedule**

Monday-Friday; 8:00am-5:00pm.

**Open to** External and Internal

**Salary** Salary is commensurate based on qualifications and relevant experience.

**Duration** Funding expected to continue

**Pay Basis** Monthly

**Benefits Eligible** Yes

**Benefits at UTA**

We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees at the University.

**https://www.uta.edu/hr/employee-benefits**

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**University Information**

The University of Texas at Arlington is located in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metroplex, a vibrant and diverse metropolitan area that is home to over 7 million people, one of the fastest-growing tech economies in the United States, and a wide array of arts, entertainment, and cultural activities. UTA is a comprehensive teaching, research, and public service institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge through scholarship and creative work. The University is committed to providing access and ensuring student success, and to a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization of discoveries by our community of scholars. With an enrollment of more than 40,000 students, UTA is the second largest in the University of Texas System. As a result of its combination of rigorous academics and innovative research, UTA is designated as a Carnegie R-1 "Very High Research Activity" institution. UTA ranks No. 4 nationally in Military Times' annual "Best for Vets: Colleges" list and is among the top 30 performers nationwide for promoting social mobility of its graduates (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). UTA is designated by the U.S. Department of Education as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and it has one of the top 5 most ethnically diverse undergraduate student bodies in the United States (U.S. News & World Report, 2023). Its approximately 270,000 alumni, including some who occupy leadership positions at many of the 24 Fortune 500 companies headquartered in North Texas, contribute to UTA's $22.2 billion annual economic impact on Texas.

Furthermore, UTA is poised to experience widespread growth in the near future. The university recently launched the first phase of its RISE 100 initiative aimed at recruiting 100 new tenure-system faculty to amplify research standing and position UTA as a leader in key scholarly areas; more details are available at https://www.uta.edu/administration/president/strategic-plan/rise100 . The successful candidate for this position will have the opportunity to join UTA during an exciting period of growth and contribute as the university broadens its impact.

**Job Summary**

This position exists to support the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) Office of Facilities Management (OFM). The Facilities Engineer will support the OFM in MEP design, construction, maintenance, and energy conservation and will report to the Director of Mechanical and Energy Operations. The Facilities Engineer will handle a variety of jobs simultaneously and react to rapidly changing job priorities. The Facilities Engineer will work as a team with other Facilities employees as well as work individually to plan and organize daily duties.

**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**

+ Perform HVAC, plumbing and minor electrical design for small to medium new construction and renovation projects including all necessary calculations for cooling/heating load, pump and fan capacities, etc.

+ Prepare construction drawings and specifications for bidding and construction purposes.

+ Provide engineering support for large capital projects from conceptual design to final construction, including document review, inspections and coordination of campus thermal utilities.

+ Identify and analyze facility deficiencies/problems in conjunction with the Thermal Energy Plant and facility shops and provide engineering based solutions.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ Master's in Mechanical Engineering or Electromechanical Engineering.

+ Twenty-Four (24) months of related experience.

**Preferred Qualifications**

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**

**Other Requirements**

**Working Conditions**

**Special Conditions for Eligibility**

**CBC Requirement**

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University.

**EEO Statement**

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionally-protected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University's compliance with this policy.

**ADA Accommodations**

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu .

Posting Detail Information

**Number of Vacancies** 1

**Open Until Filled**

**Minimum Number of References Required** 3

**Maximum Number of References Accepted**

**Special Instructions to Applicants**

Applicants must include in their online resume the following information: 1) Employment history: name of company, period employed (from month/year to month/year), job title, summary of job duties and 2) Education: school name, degree type, and major.

**Requirement Questions**

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. *How many months of experience do you have in providing engineering support for large capital projects?

2. Less than a year

3. 12-23 months

4. 24-47 months

5. 48 or more months

6. *How many months of experience do you have in performing HVAC, plumbing, and minorelectrical design for small to medium new construction and renovation projects?

7. Less than a year

8. 12-23 months

9. 24-47 months

10. 48 or more months

11. *How many months of experience do you have in preparing construction drawings and specifications for bidding and construction purposes?

12. Less than a year

13. 12-23 months

14. 24-47 months

15. 48 or more months

16. *How many months of experience do you have in identifying and analyzing facility deficiencies/problems in conjunction with the Thermal Energy Plant and facility shops and provide engineering-based solutions?

17. Less than a year

18. 12-23 months

19. 24-47 months

20. 48 or more months

**Documents Needed To Apply**

**Required Documents**

1. Resume or CV

**Optional Documents**

1. Cover/Interest Letter