Mechanical Engineer, Bureau of Environmental Sciences and Engineering
Core
Conduct field inspections and technical investigations of building water systems, HVAC, and cooling towers to prevent waterborne illness and ensure regulatory compliance.
Role type
Senior IC Mechanical Engineer (Public Health)
Builds
Technical guidance, standard operating procedures, and program materials for water safety.
Domain
Public Health / Environmental Engineering / Building Systems
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Mechanical engineering expertise, HVAC system analysis, cooling tower inspection, water quality assessment, root cause analysis, engineering plan review, building code knowledge, regulatory compliance interpretation
Preferred skills
Professional Engineer (PE) license, experience with building water systems, knowledge of water management practices for disease prevention
Technologies
HVAC systems, cooling towers, evaporative condensers, internal plumbing, wastewater systems
Responsibilities
Review and interpret engineering plans and technical documents for mechanical and plumbing systems; Conduct field inspections of HVAC systems, cooling towers, and building water systems; Identify potential risks in engineered systems contributing to waterborne disease transmission; Perform technical investigations and root cause analyses; Develop technical guidance and standard operating procedures; Collaborate with engineers and external stakeholders for regulatory compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with regulatory oversight