Mechanical Engineer

Overview

The Mechanical Engineer provides technical direction, project management, and analytical expertise in support of mechanical and energy systems of the University’s capital program and campus operations. The Mechanical Engineer will interact with Yale’s planning and project management staff, operations personnel, and consulting professionals and will focus specifically on developing innovative projects to reduce energy use in support of the University’s many goals and climate commitment. Supports the senior engineering team and participates in solving complex technical problems, developing engineering standards and processes, and working on projects and teams of consulting design professionals.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Well-developed analytical and critical thinking skills. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
2. Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to establish productive rapport with staff and teams throughout the University. Contribute to and benefit from a team environment.
3. Ability to adapt to changing priorities, programs, and organizational goals while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
4. Ability and enthusiasm to learn and lead over time, stay informed of industry best practices, training, and new technical approaches to the most complex building and campus system challenges.
5. Ability to promote proactive energy management and climate action strategies on projects of all scales and scopes at the University.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. EIT, CEM or LEED AP
2. Building system design/operation (MEP, building automation, energy performance, and regulatory frameworks)
3. Central utilities and cogeneration plants (plant equipment, distribution, metering, and regulatory frameworks)
4. Commissioning processes from project formulation to turnover and performance diagnostics
5. Managing consultant projects/teams

Principal Responsibilities

1. Participates in the formulation, design, construction, and commissioning of projects overseen by the University's capital projects group. Reviews the work of design professionals with respect to the University objectives and design standards, operability and maintainability and cost-effectiveness. Provides feedback and assistance to project managers and design professionals regarding all aspects of engineering design.
2. Facilitates commissioning of new and renovated systems including review of functional acceptance test scripts, participation in field testing of systems, interfacing with operations personnel with respect to operability and maintainability of systems and participating in systems training.
3. With oversight and in support of senior engineering team, manages engineering projects by retaining qualified outside engineering consultants and contractors. Supports the preparation of work scopes and/or requests for proposal for execution. Oversees engineering consultants and contractors to ensure high quality project delivery as well as conformance to established schedule and budget. Maintains a high level of involvement in and manages project execution and represents findings in oral and/or written format as needed.
4. Assists University operations staff (Campus Operations and Utilities) in troubleshooting systems. Provides solutions to operational problems.
5. In support of senior engineering team formulates projects for the replacement, upgrade or enhancement of systems.
6. Reviews and suggests improvements to campus automation systems as appropriate.
7. Participates in budget development for projects and capital spending.
8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering and or related technical field and five years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Posting Date

04/08/2026

Job Category

Professional

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (P5)

Salary Range

$68,000.00 - $120,500.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site