Lead Mechanical Engineer

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100035 Assoc VP Office of Facilities

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 114

Compensation Range:

$86,482.00 - $129,723.00

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Maintains responsibility for mechanical engineering design in support of renovations and additions to University facilities. Provides full range of professional mechanical engineering services in all phases of research, design and construction. Mentors and trains new or lower level engineers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages and coordinates in-house mechanical design projects, including responsibility for planning, scheduling, estimating, client contact, preliminary and final design/drawings, preparation of contract documents, bidding, field supervision, project inspection, and approval for conformance and payment, etc.
• Provides professional advice and judgment in application of building and fire codes, understanding of project procedures, processing of project documents, and relationships with clients.
• Maintains general familiarity with project and dialogue with client on matters related to project.
• May assign and supervise selected tasks to subordinate staff.
• Prepares recommendations on building maintenance.
• Maintains authority to seal and certify drawings.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience in mechanical engineering required
• Master's degree preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• New York State Mechanical Engineer license required

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