Mechanical Engineer III

Full-time - Mid Level

Ames, IA

Educational Services

About the position

The Mechanical Engineer III position within the Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) department focuses on enhancing HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing systems in a university setting. This senior-level role requires extensive knowledge of mechanical systems engineering and involves overseeing engineering projects, providing technical consultation, and contributing to maintenance planning.

Responsibilities

• Originates formal project requests.
• Oversees all phases of assigned standard engineering projects, ensuring successful completion within time and budget constraints.
• Completes complex engineering projects.
• Serves as a consultant to other FP&M departments, providing technical information and engineering recommendations.
• Contributes to capital renewal planning committee.
• May guide and train less experienced engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or construction engineering.
• 5 years of related experience.
• State of Iowa Professional Engineering License.
• Experience in the preparation of plans and specifications for educational/institutional, industrial or commercial facilities.
• Experience estimating mechanical construction and operating/life cycle costs.
• AutoCAD or Revit experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental.
• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans.
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa).
• Life insurance and long-term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Wellbeing program.