Senior Mechanical Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
  
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Massachusetts
  
• Minimum of ten years of professional level experience
  
• Experience in master planning, design, installation, and operation of central utility systems
  
• Experience managing capital construction projects
  
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude, be able to think and work well independently and as a team member.
  
• Ability to respond to off-hour storm contingencies and utility emergencies
  
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary
  Excellent oral and written communication skills
  

Additional Qualifications and Skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Institutional, industrial, or utility company experience
• Experience working with underground steam, hot water, and chilled water distribution systems
• Familiarity with combined heat and power (CHP)
• Knowledge of mechanical systems in complex buildings and labs
• Knowledge of automated meter reading (AMR) systems for buildings
• Knowledge of management information systems and asset/work management systems (Maximo).
• Experience in developing, evaluating, and managing energy conservation projects
• Experience working in a customer-oriented business unit

Technology Skills Required:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., word-processing, spreadsheets, databases), internet applications, electronic mail/calendaring, etc.
• Ability to access and modify data in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems including AutoCAD
• Familiarity with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems

Special Requirements: Must possess a valid driver?s license and must provide his/her personal vehicle to travel on and off campus.

Certificates and Licenses

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in Massachusetts
• A valid driver?s license

Physical Requirements

• Must always be physically fit and mentally alert.
• Must be able to frequently walk up and down stairs, ladders, etc. on an on-going basis, in an industrial plant and/or construction site setting.
• Must be able to utilize ladders, scaffolds, high-lifts, and enter/work in confined spaces.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment where necessary.

Working Conditions

Work Format: This is an on-campus position (not hybrid or remote) based in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Work location is responsive and subject to change based on business needs.

Additional Information

Job-Specific Responsibilities continued...

• Coordinate with other Campus Services divisions to formulate the best delivery of services to the University?s Schools and Units. Explore with the other Campus Services divisions possible new business opportunities within the University and help formulate business strategies. Assist in the preparation and implementation of new departmental policies and procedures to improve the delivery of engineering, operational, utility accounting, and maintenance services and planning.
• Develop, negotiate, and perform project management duties and oversight of various projects relative to district energy plants and utility infrastructure. Prepare and review technical and business portions of bid and contract documents. Interface with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants and University representatives to coordinate and manage projects for best implementation and minimum disruption to the University?s community and its activities. Responsible for budgeting and monitoring the function and expenditures for the various utility projects for the Schools and Units.
  
• Study and evaluate mechanical building systems for relevant Harvard facilities and departments as needed. Provide technical support including but is not limited to the installation, operation, and maintenance of steam, hot water, and chilled water systems, and HVAC controls. Interface with representatives from the Schools and Units to coordinate their projects with campus-wide utility projects. Incorporate the impacts of School and Unit projects into the budgets and work scope of the University?s utility capital plan.
  
• Assist in the reviewing and updating design guidelines/project specifications and drawings for mechanical systems and construction work. Work with representatives, architects, and consultant engineers for the Schools and Units to develop optimum cost and benefits to the campus utility and building systems for new construction and renovation projects.
  
• Examine, evaluate, and make recommendations on energy conservation proposals and products for the Schools and Units.
  
• Responsible for the development and maintenance of utility system records/documentation, internal technical standards, guidelines, recommended practices, and other knowledge or information management initiatives.

Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel (required to provide on-site support during emergency situations as determined by management).

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Work Format