Utility Project Engineer

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Husker Energy & Power has three levels of Utility Project Engineers, and the level is determined by a candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and applicable licensure.

Utility Project Engineer Level I:

• Assist with providing technical support and review for new installations and upgrades of district energy infrastructure, including production and distribution systems for steam, chilled water, and medium voltage electricity.
• Provide continuous communication to internal staff, suppliers, contractors, university project managers, and design firms to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Assist with the preparation and facilitation of design reviews with internal stakeholders.
• Review and comment on drawings and submittals from design firms and contractors.
• Collaborate with contractors, design professionals, and internal staff to schedule and manage project execution.
• Develop knowledge of plant MEP systems and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in developing and reviewing technical specifications, standards, drawings, and contracts for engineering services and construction projects.
• Assist with the design and management of small to medium-scale infrastructure upgrade projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders to define the appropriate scope for repairs and upgrades.
• Manage project documentation, including operating and maintenance procedures for new equipment and updating existing technical documentation to reflect infrastructure modifications.

Utility Project Engineer Level II:

In addition to the Level I requirements, the Level II engineer will:

• Provide technical support and review for new installations and upgrades of district energy infrastructure, including production and distribution systems for steam, chilled water, and medium voltage electricity.
• Prepare and facilitate design reviews with internal stakeholders.
• Review and approve drawings and submittals from design firms and contractors.
• Assist with the development of departmental standards, processes, and tools for the design and review of new equipment, replacements, repairs, and upgrades.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop and review technical specifications, standards, drawings, and contracts for engineering services and construction projects.
• Design and manage small to medium-scale infrastructure upgrade projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders to define the appropriate scope for repairs and upgrades.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop operating and maintenance procedures for new equipment and update existing technical documentation to reflect infrastructure modifications.

Utility Project Engineer Senior:

In addition to the Level I and Level II requirements, the Senior Engineer will:

• Provide continuous communication to internal staff, suppliers, contractors, university project managers, and design firms to ensure projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Lead the preparation, execution, and continuous improvement of design reviews with internal stakeholders.
• Develop departmental standards, processes, and tools for the design and review of equipment installations, replacements, repairs, and upgrades.
• Lead the development and review of technical specifications, standards, drawings, and contracts for engineering services and construction projects.
• Evaluate small to medium-sized infrastructure improvement initiatives within the department to verify compliance with relevant codes and the application of proper engineering design methodologies.
• Develop and maintain processes for continual review of department technical documentation to confirm accuracy.
• Support leadership and contribute to long-range infrastructure planning efforts and the development and implementation of departmental vision and goals.
• Train, mentor, and verify work of others.

What you bring to the position:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Management, or Geotechnical Engineering or other related field of study or equivalent education/experience.
• Analytical acumen with the ability to collect data, apply intuition, and design efficient workflows.
• Creative design skills with the ability to apply design principles to generate innovative solutions.
• Commitment to safety and willingness to learn about safe work practices before putting them into action.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong time management skills, ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Team oriented with effective communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Familiar with change management including development, communicating implementation plans, and managing transitions.
• Familiar with developing strategies for cost reduction.
• Innovative with the ability to present new ideas and information.
• Strong reasoning skills, able to define problems, collect and analyze data, and draw logical conclusions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Knowledge of business practices to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from diverse audiences.
• Valid driver’s license and eligible to drive on University business.

Additional qualifications that support success in this position (not required):

• Master’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Management, or Geotechnical Engineering or other related field of study.
• Engineering experience with progressive responsibility in the design of industrial mechanical, electrical, and/or plumbing systems.
• Experience training, mentoring, and/or providing functional supervision.
• Experience conducting design reviews for diverse audiences.
• Experience within a university facilities setting and/or in the design, construction, and/or operation of thermal and electrical production and distribution systems.
• Knowledgeable of plant MEP systems and applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with relevant engineering software and tools for design, analysis, and project management including Computer-Aided Design (CAD), hydraulic modeling, data historians, pipe stress modeling, and/or others.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices.
• Knowledge of construction processes, materials, and methods related to utility infrastructure projects.

This position is full-time and is classified as exempt.

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