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Posted: 23-Feb-22
Location: USA - MA - Cambridge
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
This position provides mechanical engineering at a senior level for the planning, design,operation, maintenance, and repair of the University's utility infrastructure which includeselectric, steam, heating hot water, and chilled water as well as energy management and utilitymetering systems. This position shall also perform special short and long-range projects as directed.1. Plan, develop, and implement the installation and modification of campus utility systems. Coordinatewith the plans and needs of the University's Schools and Units. Engineer and oversee the installation andrelocation of underground utility infrastructure with minimum impact to the University's community andits activities. Assume complete engineering responsibility for utility distribution systems to ensuresystem capability, flexibility, reliability, safety, economic operation, and consideration for expansion.Formulate and balance long and short-range plans and budgets with respect to utility distributionupgrades. Develop distribution system statistics, records, and drawings, and assist in the documentationof utility infrastructure for record purposes. 2. Maintain communications and relationships with governmental agencies/departments to ensure thatthe University's interests are served in a safe, reliable, economical, and least disruptive manner. Staycurrent with pertinent government standards relative to employee environmental, health, and safety.Maintain knowledge of federal, state, municipal, industry, and University codes, regulations, practices,trends, and/or guidelines as well as stay current with the latest information on mechanical design andequipment. 3. Provide technical assistance to Campus Services operating and maintenance personnel and technicalsupport for the operation and maintenance of central utility distribution systems and building systems asnecessary. Evaluate and provide recommendations for preventive maintenance programs for theUniversity's steam, heating hot water, and chilled water plants and distribution systems. Identify anddevelop cost control opportunities and system cost planning. 4. Interface with local utility suppliers. Assist in the University's utility metering, accounting, andbilling activities. Perform utility rate analyses and evaluate impacts upon the University. Evaluate andrecommend appropriate action to provide alternative utility sources to or within the University whenevereconomically feasible or otherwise justified. Evaluate energy management system operations forimprovement and enhancement possibilities for control and monitoring of the campus utility distributionsystem and building distribution systems. 5. Coordinate with other Campus Services divisions to formulate the best delivery of services to theUniversity's Schools and Units. Explore with the other Campus Services divisions possible new businessopportunities within the University and help formulate business strategies. Assist in the formulation and implementation of new departmental policies and procedures to improve the delivery of engineering,operational, utility accounting, and maintenance services and planning. 6. Develop, negotiate, and manage the delivery of engineering and project management services forvarious projects relative to the utility infrastructure. Prepare and review technical and legal portions ofbid and contract documents. Interface with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants and Universityrepresentatives to coordinate and manage projects for best implementation and minimum disruption to theUniversity's community and its activities. Responsible for budgeting and monitoring the function andexpenditures for the various utility projects for the Schools and Units. Duties & Responsibilities continued: 7. Study and evaluate mechanical building systems for all Harvard facilities and departments.Involvement includes but is not limited to the installation, operation, and maintenance of steam, heatinghot water, and chilled water systems, specialized research and test equipment, and HVAC controls.Interface with representatives from the Schools and Units to coordinate their projects with campus-wideutility projects. Incorporate the impacts of projects for the Schools and Units into the budgets and workscope of the University's utility capital plan. 8. Review and upgrade project specifications and drawings for mechanical construction work. Workwith representatives, architects, and consultant engineers for the Schools and Units to develop optimumcost and benefits to the campus utility and building systems for new construction and renovation projects. 9. Develop an appropriate and effective utility conservation program to reduce the University's energyconsumption in support of the University's commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Examine,evaluate, and make recommendations on conservation proposals and products for the Schools and Units. Salary Grade: 059
Union: 00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary
BS in Mechanical Engineering
Registration as a Professional Engineer
Minimum of ten years of professional level experience
Experience in master planning, design, installation, and operation of central utility systems
Experience managing capital construction projects
Preferred Qualifications
Institutional, industrial, or utility company experience
Familiarity with small scale power generation
Knowledge of mechanical systems in complex buildings and labs
Experience in developing, evaluating, and managing energy conservation
Experience working in a customer-oriented business unit
Ability to work well as a team member
Effective problem-solver and be able to interact effectively in a highly political academic
environment
Ability to respond to off-hour storm contingencies and utility emergencies
Ability to work extended hours when necessary
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Technology Skills Required:
Computer skills including word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases
Ability to access and modify data in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems including
AutoCAD
Familiarity with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems
Ability to access Internet applications and use electronic mail
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
