Working/Functional Title

University Engineer

Position Summary

Salary - avg $153,373 - annually depending on experience. MSU Benefits - Free comprehensive health care for you and your family as well as a 10% contribution toward your retirement; Generous sick, vacation, personal and holiday time; Eligible to work a partial remote schedule after completion of a probation or trial period or with supervisory approval. Regular attendance is required to meet business and customer needs.

As University Engineer, you will play a significant leadership role in the planning and design for the built environment for university facilities. The successful candidate will build collaborative relationships providing excellent customer service with executive leadership in planning facilities in accordance with the University’s Integrated Facilities and Land Use Plan. This position is responsible for the technical direction and oversight of MSU's capital projects including buildings, site-work, and utility infrastructure. The position requires a collaborative leader that can provide the technical direction of projects utilizing both in-house subject matter experts and outside consultants to develop highly complex projects. Review and oversight of the Universities Construction Standards and Architect/Engineer Design Guidelines is also a critical component of the responsibilities.

This position will also lead utility planning of MSU-owned and operated infrastructure projects, which includes steam distribution, water and sewer, electric, chilled water, and fiber optic distribution for a campus with over 26 million square feet of buildings and over 3,000 developed acres.

Job responsibilities are as follows: 
35% - Provide leadership for the planning and design of campus infrastructure to support capital projects.  Lead various disciplines of subject matter experts and outside consultants to design utility solutions for campus buildings that meet sustainability goals and the Campus Integrated Facilities and Land Use Plan.  Develop infrastructure budgets with PDC project managers early in the project planning stages and facilitate the funding strategy. Works collaboratively with other team members in real estate and capital planning to provide the engineering expertise when needed for real estate transactions which could include construction code evaluation or utility easements and agreements with outside parties.
This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.

25% - Responsible for maintaining long-term utility infrastructure plans for utility systems (electricity, water, gas, and HVAC), projecting future needs based on campus growth, and implementing strategies to ensure reliability, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. The position will collaborate with campus facilities, energy management, and sustainability teams to optimize resource use and support the university’s strategic goals. The position will guide  long-term utility master plans aligned with campus expansion and sustainability targets. May include duties such as: conduct feasibility studies, demand forecasting, and capacity planning for utilities; lead projects to upgrade, retrofit, or expand utility systems; coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies and utility providers; monitor utility performance, identify risks, and propose solutions to ensure uninterrupted services; support energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives.

20% - Provide technical oversight for MSU's Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for disciplines outside of the MSU Fire Marshall.  When various AHJ stakeholders are in disagreement, consults with various subject matter experts and provides the decision and resolution for the university. Serves on selection committee for capital project design and construction managers.  Works with Contract Administrator and Director of PDC to develop appropriate selection criteria for RFQ's, RFP's and interviews.

10% - Provide Leadership for the University Construction Standards and University Design Guidelines to keep them current.  Evaluate new technologies and determine their feasibility for adoption as a university standard.  When using new technologies, evaluate lessons learned and modify standards and guidelines with input from various IPF and MSU stakeholders.

10% - Provides the technical leadership for various university committees including the safety committee, the stormwater committee and All-University traffic committee.  Represents the university on construction coordination as-needed with MDOT, City of East Lansing, East Lansing/Meridian Water and Sewer Authority, private utility companies (Consumers Energy, Lansing Board of Water and Light) and other municipalities.

This position will engage in high performing, leading edge practices, valuing people, partners and stewardship. At IPF, we are committed to fostering an equitable, inclusive culture; engaging and hiring a diverse workforce.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in an appropriate field of engineering; more than eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in design, project management, contract administration and quality control; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and registration/certification as a Professional Engineer or Architect in the State of Michigan or the ability to transfer registration/certification to the state of Michigan within six months.

Desired Qualifications

More than 10 years of experience in university planning, municipal planning or private sector planning; experience with consensus building; experience presenting technical content to a wide variety of audience members; expert experience using Microsoft 365 software programs (word, excel, office, power point, etc.); membership and experience with professional organizations.

A creative and innovative lifelong learner with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population; able to problem solve within a collaborative team environment; ability to understand different perspectives while utilizing expert knowledge of the technical operations of the job.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Resume, cover letter, and three references.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Website

https://ipf.msu.edu

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Bidding Eligibility ends December 3, 2024 at 11:55 PM

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