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Staff Engineer

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 12/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/13/2026

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.

Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”

All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).

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Closing Date:

12/22/2025


Type of Position:

Construction and Planning


Workstudy Position:

No


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:


Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.


Department:

Design & Construction Services


Department's Website:

https://fama.uark.edu/


Summary of Job Duties:

The Staff Engineer is responsible for providing mechanical, electrical & plumbing design for FAMA shop construction & job order projects. This staff engineer may perform inspections; provide technical assistance & code research to clients and FAMA shops; provide information & direction and oversight to on-call design firms; review construction documents/cost estimates/work orders; prepare "as-built" drawings for fire alarm systems, safety showers, emergency & exit lights, generators, backflow preventors, utilities, campus lighting, etc.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.


Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution of higher education

  • At least three years related experience in mechanical engineering/system design

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Licensed as a professional engineer in the State of Arkansas

  • Experience in HVAC, Plumbing, Lighting, Power, Data System & Fire protection system design

  • Experience defining project scope

  • Experience writing specifications and producing construction documents

  • Experience with energy modeling

  • LEED accreditation or similar sustainability credential


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • AutoCAD or Revit, Bluebeam

  • Knowledge of applicable codes and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, IPC, IMC, etc.)

  • Familiarity with commissioning processes and lifecycle cost analysis


Additional Information:


Salary Information:

$75,092 - $86,355; Commensurate with education and experience


Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Resume

Optional Documents:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Proof of Veteran Status


Recruitment Contact Information:

Caitlin Hughes, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, cmmitche@uark.edu &


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Special Instructions to Applicants:


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.


Constant Physical Activity:

N/A


Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A


Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A


Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,092 - $86,355

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