(Auraria) Campus Engineer

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link:  The Auraria Campus
  
Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Non-Classified Benefits Package.
  
  So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

The Campus Engineer serves as the primary engineering resource for building systems at the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC) that serve the three academic institutions that share the Auraria Campus (the Community College of Denver, the Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver). The position reports to the Facilities Management Department and works closely with the AHEC Facilities Services Project Management Team, the Campus Architect, the Facilities Trades Departments (HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing), and the Energy Manager.

MEP Design Review, Construction Standards, and Project Support 

• Serve as the primary engineering contact to the AHEC Facilities Services Project Management Team and the Campus Architect on building-system projects, from scoping, development and design through construction and closeout.
• Review architect and engineer plans, specifications, and submittals for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems to ensure conformance with campus standards, applicable codes, maintainability, and energy-efficiency goals; coordinate review input from the HVAC and Plumbing Manager and trades supervisors.
• Lead the development and ongoing update of campus construction standards and specifications for building systems in partnership with the Campus Architect, keeping requirements current with industry advancements, applicable codes, and ASHRAE best practices.
• Coordinate with the Energy Manager so that energy, metering, and utility requirements are carried into design, product selection, and specifications.
• Propose capital Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing projects and provide engineering support during development, design, construction, and closeout to ensure sustainable and maintainable building practices.
• Manage the technical work of contracted engineering consultants as assigned, and regularly coordinate with the AHEC Facilities and Project Management teams to ensure the feasibility of project implementation.

Commissioning, Retro-Commissioning, and Building Systems Performance 

• Lead commissioning of new construction and major renovations, including review of commissioning plans, witnessing functional performance testing, and verifying that systems are turned over with complete operation and maintenance (O&M) documentation, as-built drawings, and staff training.
• Lead retro-commissioning of existing buildings and systems to identify and correct performance deficiencies and restore design intent, coordinating energy-related findings with the Energy Manager.
• Utilize the campus Building Automation System (JCI Metasys) for engineering analysis, including trend analysis, review of control sequences, and diagnosis of system performance issues; develop and maintain standard control sequences for campus systems, including ASHRAE Guideline 36 high-performance sequences where appropriate.
• Provide engineering support to the HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing trades in diagnosing complex or recurring system failures; perform root-cause analysis and recommend corrective or preventive solutions.

Campus Asset, Equipment, and Preventive Maintenance Data Management 

• Own the campus equipment and asset inventory in the CMMS (TMA), adding, updating, and retiring assets and equipment based on acquisition, sale, demolition, renovation, and new construction activities.
• Establish equipment data requirements for construction projects and review equipment data submissions from trades staff, project managers, and contractors (including equipment schedules, drawings, O&M manuals, and spreadsheets) for completeness and accuracy before project closeout.
• Work with trades supervisors to develop and maintain Preventive Maintenance task codes, task lists, and frequencies for new and existing equipment based on manufacturer O&M requirements, code requirements, and campus experience, and ensure new equipment is associated with the appropriate Preventive Maintenance work orders.
• Evaluate existing asset and equipment records for accuracy and need, and determine who is best positioned to support the verification, update, or removal of records.
• Direct engineering student interns in asset data collection and field verification.

Energy Audits, Measurement and Verification, and Environmental Compliance 

• Audit existing facilities using ASHRAE energy audit procedures (Levels 1–3) to identify and prioritize energy conservation measures, coordinating findings and project priorities with the Energy Manager.
• Monitor the effectiveness of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, perform measurement and verification (M&V) of projected savings, and report progress when requested.
• Support Environmental Health and Safety team efforts to address and manage storm water issues related to the AHEC campus, including navigating the various compliance requirements and organizations.

Capital Planning, Building Audits, and Engineering Support 

• Lead periodic building audits with trades supervisors to identify and catalogue building system deficiencies, and maintain deficiency records that inform the campus Deferred Maintenance list.
• Support development of engineering scopes, cost estimates, and justifications for Controlled Maintenance and capital renewal requests submitted through State of Colorado processes.
• Evaluate building component life cycles using asset condition, age, and maintenance history data, and recommend priorities for major repair and replacement.
• Support the training and education of one or more engineering interns or engineering students.

• Support the Operations Division with other duties as assigned, including snow removal, campus events, and engineering support during emergencies and utility or building-system outages.

• Completed online application, resume and cover letter. 
• Resume and Cover letter required. The cover letter must specifically describe how your education and professional experience meet the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications listed in this posting. 
• Must possess a valid unencumbered Colorado driver's license at the time of application. 
• Failure to submit a completed application, resume and cover letter may result in removal from further consideration. 

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering, or a closely related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of four (4) years 
• professional engineering experience with commercial, institutional, or campus building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or controls), including design, design review, commissioning, or facilities engineering.
• Experience reviewing construction documents, specifications, and submittals for mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems.
• Experience with commissioning or retro-commissioning of building systems.
• Experience working with Building Automation Systems (campus currently uses Johnson Controls' Metasys) or building controls, including trend analysis and troubleshooting control sequences.
• Proven expertise in organizing, analyzing, and maintaining technical data such as equipment inventories or maintenance records.

• Must possess a valid unencumbered Colorado driver's license at the time of application. 
• Please provide full responses to all required supplemental questions. Your answers will be used as part of the application screening. 

• Must be  a state of Colorado resident. 
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check. 
• Must maintain a valid unencumbered driver's license. 
• Please note that if offered employment, candidates will be required to furnish a copy of their motor vehicle report (MVR) as part of the background check process. 

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
• Commissioning credential (such as CxA, BCxP, or CCP).
• Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) and/or Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP) credentials.
• Experience working with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), including asset and Preventive Maintenance data (TMA is used at Auraria).
• Familiarity with ASHRAE Standards and Guidelines, including ASHRAE Guideline 36.
• Experience conducting ASHRAE Level 1–3 energy audits or measurement and verification of energy projects.
• Experience with State of Colorado Controlled Maintenance or capital construction processes.
• Experience working in higher education, government, or a campus environment.

• Knowledge of building-systems engineering sufficient to evaluate design, construction, and operations decisions over the full life cycle of campus facilities.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and compliance deadlines in parallel while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with trades staff, project managers, consultants, institutional partners, and regulatory officials.
• Strong judgment and critical thinking skills; ability to anticipate problems and offer suggestions for resolution.
• Ability to use the Microsoft Office software suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) and to learn campus CMMS and Building Automation System software.