Senior Mechanical Engineer III

Purpose

The Mechanical Systems Engineer serves as the subject matter expert for mechanical, plumbing, HVAC, and building control systems that support the FRIB User Facility’s accelerator and experimental (technical) systems. This position provides engineering leadership and consultant management for the planning, design, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of these critical systems, ensuring their reliable integration with accelerator and experimental equipment. The role ensures compliance with applicable engineering standards and environmental, safety, health, and quality requirements while supporting project execution and integration across accelerator, experimental, and conventional facility systems.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Serve as the accelerator systems subject matter expert for specific interpretation of engineering requirements, project requirements development, codes, and standards, and manage engineering standards and procedures, support the design review process, and the value engineering program [10%]
• Oversee mechanical and plumbing system commissioning activities to ensure systems operate according to design intent and project specifications [10%]
• Coordinate and oversee HVAC testing, adjusting, and balancing activities and ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, safety requirements, and company policies [10%]
• Provide engineering support for mechanical systems in the FRIB Accelerator System and Support project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and implementation activities [10%]
• Coordinate technical aspects of the project engineering process to produce efficient designs that meet the technical baseline requirements and develop conceptual designs for mechanical, plumbing, and building control systems for facility projects and upgrades [10%]
• Manage and oversee preventative maintenance strategies for mechanical and plumbing infrastructure [10%]
• Review system performance data and assist in troubleshooting operational issues [5%]
• Prepare, present, and implement results and expectations to internal and external review committees
• Implement system requirements, drawing and specification control, review major procurement packages, and address Quality Assurance (QA) actions. Ensure system compliance with Environment, Safety, and Health (ES&H) and QA requirements [5%]
• Interface with accelerator systems, experimental systems, and conventional facilities project engineers to assure integration across functional areas [5%]
• Evaluate the impact of new loads added to existing mechanical and plumbing systems and recommend system modifications as needed [5%]
• Serve as the primary interface between internal departments, contractors, vendors, and engineering consultants [5%]
• Prepare technical reports, specifications, and design documentation [5%]
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification. [5%]

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of mechanical system load analysis and system integration
• Excellent communication and project coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Thorough knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, building automation, and control systems.
• Excellent communication skills to communicate effectively and credibly, both verbally and in writing, with all audiences.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites.

Qualifications

MSU Classification Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physics; five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in physics, electronics, mechanical and/or electrical drafting, fabrication techniques, heat transfer, cryogenics and computer systems; and may require experience in the use of CAD and/or related engineering systems, including file transfer; experience in the use of exotic metals, including knowledge of their properties, in the fabrication and assembly of sophisticated research equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

FRIB Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Eight years of Mechanical Engineering experience with commissioning and HVAC balancing processes
• Eight years of experience coordinating with external engineering consultants and contractors
• Ability to work with export-controlled technologies

FRIB Desired

• 10-15 years of relevant experience in mechanical systems design and facility engineering
• Proficiency with engineering and drafting software