Construction Executive Job Location:Berkeley, CA Estimated Cash Compensation: Unspecified
Job Description:
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) is a world leader in science and engineering research, with 11 Nobel Prize recipients over the past 75 years, and 59 present members of the National Academy of Sciences. LBNL conducts unclassified research across a wide range of scientific disciplines and hosts four national user facilities.
Duties:
Reporting to the Facilities Chief Engineer, perform work which involves formulating and implementing conceptual through detailed mechanical HVAC and/or HVAC automatic controls engineering, plumbing, fire protection and utility systems design, of multiple ongoing projects in various stages of completion
Prepare engineering analysis, conceptual designs, design criteria, construction documents, and operating/maintenance information based on programmatic and institutional requirements
Plan and conduct independent work requiring judgment in the evaluation, selection, application, and adaptation of standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, employing the most life-cycle cost-effective approach on each project
Devise new and appropriate approaches to problems encountered
Solve complex problems requiring an in-depth evaluation of various factors in creative and effective ways
Accomplish work with minimum supervision
Provide support to the capital projects or provide design support to the Small Project Group
Develop or oversee the development of HVAC control logic diagrams, equipment control sequencing, and control specifications and commissioning
Provide construction support and system performance verification on highly complex and one-of-a-kind systems
Organize and relate pertinent information for maintenance and operation equipment files and databases
Perform or oversee the production of energy efficiency studies in existing facilities including preparation of project proposals, defining project performance methodology, field measurements of energy flow parameters, development of proposed retrofits, energy savings calculation, retrofit cost estimation, life-cycle cost analysis, and preparation of project reports
Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, procedures, and evaluation criteria on all assignments to obtain results
Develop new techniques and methods of accomplishing work more accurately and in less time
Prepare engineering analysis, conceptual designs, design criteria, construction documents, and operating/maintenance information based on programmatic and institutional requirements
Verify system performance through commissioning
Perform complex tasks such as resolving conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements, and value engineering
Independently plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate detailed engineering work to meet project time, cost, and performance requirements for all projects assigned
Develop engineering work consistent with all other design team disciplines
Review work of outside design professional submittals (contract documents) and resolve review comments on construction documents
Perform complete building code compliance checks
Stay informed of the scope, schedule, and cost status of every active project
Maintain a specialty expertise of laboratory HVAC, control logics and mechanical utility systems design, construction, performance evaluation, and maintenance
Provides support to the building trades during construction
Use AutoCAD 2002 computer-aided drafting, spreadsheet, and word processing programs to modify standard specifications and details
Develop new, standard reports, CAD details, drawing notes, and equipment and technical specifications to improve the quality and timeliness of services and deliverables
Participate in other related activities (e.g. troubleshooting, consulting, and forensic engineering) as directed by the Chief Engineer
Qualifications:
Valid professional license obtained by written examination to practice Mechanical Engineering in the State of California
Substantial relevant experience designing HVAC, developing control logic diagrams, fire protection, plumbing, and utility systems as applied to wet/dry laboratories, clean rooms, large scale data centers, cold rooms, shops, water treatment systems, and office facilities
Substantial relevant experience coordinating the work of other engineering/design disciplines and trades personnel
Thorough knowledge of HVAC, control logics, laboratory utilities, and water treatment design concepts, components, systems, applications, calculations, construction methods, and drawings development as applied to highly complex research facilities
Comprehensive knowledge of applicable regulatory and industry safety codes, environmental regulations, and building codes pertinent to facilities mechanical engineering
Ability to portray construction work on drawings that meet functional requirements that are complete, well organized, technically correct, and result in a minimum of change orders
Communicates well both verbally and in writing
Skillful in negotiations, coordination, and conflict management
Proficient with AutoCAD 2002 and software applications related to engineering and design tasks
Possesses a working knowledge of computerized planning and control methods
Ability to work in elevated platform and perform occasional fieldwork, at times around hazardous systems and equipment, to inspect construction, equipment, systems, and structures
A recognized degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university is preferred
Notes: When preparing your resume define skills in relation to the position applied for. Use key words to define your skill, work experience, specialty expertise, AutoCAD 2002 experience, types of systems designed for specific building types etc.
