Lead Mechanical Engineer - Facilities and Operations

SLAC Job Postings Position Overview: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory’s Facilities and Operations (F&O) Division manages one of the world’s premier science facilities on a 400-acre Stanford site with 150+ structures for the Department of Energy.
We are a service organization committed to the support and success of the Laboratory's Scientific Mission by providing safe and responsive engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance of equipment, buildings, and infrastructure.
We are seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join our Facilities and Operations Mechanical Engineering team.
In this position, you will provide mechanical engineering design and review related to SLAC’s facilities mechanical infrastructure systems.
Examples of projects include design & modification, construction support, and operation and maintenance of campus mechanical infrastructural systems including: HVAC (air handlers, fan coil units, boilers, etc), cooling towers & chillers, pumps, low conductivity & process cooling water, compressed air, sanitary sewer, storm drain, & domestic water systems.
Tasks may include performing cooling and heating load, pressure drop, and system volume calculations to size and select equipment; developing KPIs, operations and maintenance procedures, system modeling, configuration management, and condition assessment; reviewing and commenting on mechanical and plumbing drawings, design guidelines and specification packages as a subject matter expert for mechanical (wet and dry), plumbing/process piping, and fire protection as needed.
This position is an employee of Stanford University, providing support to the Department of Energy (DOE) contract at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory.
This position reports to the Facilities and Operations Chief Mechanical Engineer.
Note: SLAC is a U.
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Department of Energy (DOE) laboratory operated by Stanford University and based in Menlo Park; CA.
Your specific responsibilities include: Serve as the technical expert in the performance of facilities engineering responsibilities involving the planning, design, construction, modification, operation, maintenance, and utilities servicing of campus facilities.
Serve as an expert, providing design and technical recommendations in area(s) of specialization.
May include development and implementation of programs and systems, and interfacing and coordination with/across specialties and disciplines.
Identify and resolve complex technical systems issues that may have high visibility and/or high risk/consequences of failure.
Serve on major, ongoing, technically complex projects requiring substantial coordination and interface with senior management.
Prepare, review, and analyze projects' scope of work, developing design criteria, process flow diagrams, P&IDs, equipment specifications, and sequence of operations for sound design, conformance with design guidelines and other related criteria, and pertinent codes or standards.
Represent department or lead specific project teams and review committees.
Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans.
Serve as a technical lead on projects in area(s) of expertise across multiple disciplines, and/or contractor activities, through all project phases.
Other duties may also be assigned.
To be successful in this position you will bring: Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering and minimum 10 years of directly related experience with design, modification, installation, and commissioning of mechanical infrastructure systems including HVAC, chilled and heating hot water plants, process cooling, compressed air, water treatment, and plumbing systems.
Familiar with California Building and Energy Codes, NFPA Codes, ASME, ANSI, and SMACNA standards.
Experience leading technical or cross-functional teams.
Experience managing complex engineering projects.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to cultivate strong and collaborative relationships inside and outside the organization.
Self-starter and a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with standard desktop applications for word processing, Smartsheets, Bluebeam, and presentations.
Knowledge of scheduling, project management tools, and resources.
Proactive, data-driven analysis and planning.
Knowledge and proficiency with mechanical engineering software related to assignments.
Demonstrate the highest level of customer/client service and response.
Demonstrate a flexible and open-minded approach to issues and is innovative in stepping outside standard operating procedures to deliver the best solution to customer demands.
Understanding and ability to perform/evaluate lifecycle cost analysis.
Ability to identify and mitigate potential project risks of mechanical systems and components.
In addition, preferred requirements include: Advanced degree in mechanical engineering or a related discipline is a plus.
California PE license.
Deep technical knowledge in areas of expertise in programming.
Experience with low-conductivity water systems design and operation.
SLAC employee competencies: Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions promptly.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs, maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, and presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical requirements and working conditions: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Work Standards: Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, - Classification Title: Facilities Engineer 3 Grade: K, Job code: 4353 Duration: Continuing The expected pay range for this position is $130,000 - $172,000 per annum.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.