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MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Job Title: MECHANICAL ENGINEER
Job Code: 1408
FLSA: E
Job Level: 16
Revised Date: 06/30/2022
Job Family: JF 22
Occupational Summary
Participate in the design, planning, evaluation, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of Duke University mechanical electrical systems.
Work Performed
Participate in the design, planning, evaluation, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of University mechanical electrical systems to include heating plants, air conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing and associated distribution systems to ensure that the needs of the University are met in the most economical and effective manner.
Review and coordinate mechanical plans with architectural plans, specifications and equipment for new installations and renovations; inspect projects during and following installation and advise as to compliance with specifications prior to University acceptance.
Assist in the establishment of University standards to provide guidelines for future project planning, design, construction and maintenance. Determine fiscal requirements for mechanical and electrical systems and office personnel and submit budgetary recommendations.
Advise and assist with problems involving mechanical maintenance, such as, but not restricted to, psychometrics, fluid flow and mechanical control systems.
Prepare reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Supervise various personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, promotions, transfers and vacation schedules.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience
Work requires a minimum of three years of applicable experience.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
N/A
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
