Engineer
University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, United States
Field Inspections: Performs on-site investigations, conducts thorough inspections, and monitors projects to verify adherence to legal and code requirements. Reviews contractor-completed work for accuracy and recommends approval of contract changes to ensure compliance with specificationsSpecification Development and Design Review: Maintains, updates, and creates standard design and construction specifications and prepares design criteria as needed. Performs technical design review as a subject matter expert in the areas of mechanical or electrical engineering and energy and water conservation for new construction and major renovationsProject Management: Manages and coordinates special projects through preliminary and long- range planning, schedules, estimates, budgets, detail final construction plans, specifications, special conditions, contracts and agreements. Oversees project progress from design through construction and commissioning. Prepares initial, progress and final reports.Commissioning: Performs equipment and process evaluations to ensure systems perform as desired. Troubleshoots existing systems and reviews controls, automation, and metered data to make recommendations for improvements/corrections.Communications Liaison: Facilitates effective communication among campus stakeholders by engaging with personnel from various departments, including administration, engineering, and construction teams. Establishes connections with external entities such as government agencies, contractors, consultants, and the public to facilitate the exchange of information, coordinate collaborative efforts, address inquiries, and provide timely responses.Cost Estimation and Reporting: Responsible for preparing cost estimates, feasibility reports and studies. Determines project initial and long term costs and savings and prepares life-cycle analyses. Reports findings through written reports and presentationsData Analysis and Management: Maintains robust database systems for project or program areas, ensuring accurate and organized data management. Performs data analytic using available data. Creates visuals to highlight trends and behavior as needed to make decisions and communicate findings.Perform other related functions as assigned. Attend staff meetings, safety training and meetings. Complete plant operation and maintenance training courses. Required to carry University issued cell phone during work and on-call hours.