Sr. HVAC Engineer

Sr. HVAC Engineer

DAS: Facilities Management, Full-Time

Annual Salary Range:  $93,579.20 to $111,280.00

Job summary: Responsible for leading and managing project teams in the planning, design, construction, and project management of capital improvement projects for Milwaukee County. Manage projects and provide subject matter expertise in the fields of mechanical engineering, mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems. Provide exceptional customer service.  

Job duties: 

• Project Management - Act as project manager, team leader, and participate as a member in project teams, charged with the control of all aspects of projects including scope, schedule, budget, and quality. Support and develop a culture of project management excellence. Coordinate with project stakeholders, client department partners, and local, state, and federal agencies. Prepare technical studies, reports, estimates, preliminary and final designs, hire consultants and let and execute construction contracts. Ensure compliance with Milwaukee County public works ordinances and other local, state, and federal requirements. Lead the handoff of completed projects to client staff. Lead O&M training. Coordinate and ensure project closeout meet client and County requirements.
• Mechanical Engineering Subject Matter Expertise - Provide subject matter expertise in the fields of mechanical engineering, mechanical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and other building systems for Milwaukee County. Develop and set design, construction and operation and maintenance standards and guidance within the field of mechanical engineering. Provide technical guidance and expert opinions. Provide quality assurance and quality control reviews of design plans and specifications. Work with client departments to develop project scopes and cost estimates.

• Client Department Program Management - Manage client department capital improvement programs. Oversee and support project managers under program. Ensure accountability to program and client requirements. Manage client and business sponsor relationships. Provide clear and transparent reporting to stakeholders. Collaborate with client departments to develop capital improvement programs, project scopes and budget estimates, and prepare capital budget requests. Support overall Milwaukee County project portfolio success. Work effectively in a matrix organization.

Minimum qualifications 

• Must be a current resident of USA.
• A Valid Driver’s License at time of application must be able to obtain valid Wisconsin Driver’s License within 6 months of employment
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in Mechanical engineering, project management or related field -OR- Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering with no minimum work experience.
• Advance knowledge of all related computer and software applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets

Preferred Qualifications: 

• A State of Wisconsin P.E. (Professional Engineer) license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must have thorough knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of mechanical engineering. Familiarity with theories, principles, and practices of construction. Ability to prepare analytical engineering reports on complex public works projects. Ability to work without direct supervision; ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others

NOTE:  This original application is open to permanent residents of the United States. Appointee must establish residency in the state of Wisconsin within six months of start date and maintain such residency during incumbency. In accordance with Section 11, Rule 3 of the Civil Service Rules a non-competitive examination will be held for this position. The non-competitive examination will consist of criteria deemed appropriate by the Director of Human Resources.

APPLICANTS MUST POSSESS MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF FILING APPLICATION