Careers Job Description
General Description
As a member of the Engineering Group in the Office of Facilities Planning, Construction, and Management (FPCM), the Mechanical Engineer will play a vital role in the successful implementation of the multi-year and multi-billion-dollar design and construction program at CUNY’s 25 campuses. The Mechanical Engineer will provide engineering services for all capital projects managed by the City University of New York (CUNY), New York Dormitory Authority (DASNY), and New York State Power Authority (NYPA). Specific duties include the following:
- Reviewing consultant design documents for conceptuality, constructability and accuracy.
- Issuing guidelines and procedures for projects in conformance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Preparing mechanical/HVAC standards and specifications and preventative maintenance procedures for HVAC/Mechanical Systems to be implemented by the campuses; and monitoring the implementation of such procedures.
- Determining cost estimates for projects as required.
- Providing management reports as required by the Director of Engineering.
Other Duties
- Represent the Director of Engineering in conferences and meetings in his absence.
- Perform quality assurance site visits during construction phase and prepare report.
- Conduct research, perform diagnostics, and troubleshoot Mechanical/HVAC systems and equipment.
- Participate in conferences, events, and networking and learning opportunities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science or engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in the design, analysis and troubleshooting of HVAC systems for higher education facilities, commercial and residential buildings; and familiarity with design of boilers, chillers, steam and hot water heating distribution systems (experience with New York State and/or New York City design and construction projects preferred).
- Experience with Computer Aided Design and proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
- Ability to review multiple design projects and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; and good organizational and planning skills.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Dept. of Design, Construction & Mgmt.
Full Time
$90,000.00 - $110,000.00
Aug 29, 2023 (Or Until Filled)