Facilities Project Engineer/ Architect

Job Description

UW Facilities has an outstanding opportunity for a Facilities Project Engineer/ Architect

About this Opportunity Provide engineering and technical expertise related to the various campus building life safety and fire protection systems pertinent to the design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of University of Washington facilities. Life safety and fire protection systems protect campus facilities, buildings, staff, students, and visitors. These systems include fire alarm sensing and signaling devices, and fire protection systems such as fire sprinklers. Building types include general office space, classrooms, residence halls, libraries, and laboratories.

Provides technical direction for the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of all building life safety systems within a large, technically sophisticated facilities complex housing advanced technology and equipment. Coordinates and controls a range of sophisticated life safety systems, and effects changes and improvements to systems as appropriate. Coordinates the activities of fire alarm control technician staff and fire protection technicians, as appropriate to the needs of the operation.

Key Responsibilities Operations and Maintenance (50% of time) • Provide engineering and technical expertise for the design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of university facilities building Life Safety systems. • Provide technical directions to shop personnel to complete their work with respect to building and utility renewal, corrective engineering, preventative, and deferred maintenance. • Perform field engineering investigations and implement necessary changes for the campus building life safety systems. • Ensure adherence to Campus Maintenance and Construction protocols and all University and UW Facilities policies and procedures. • Utilize strong customer service skills and communicate with campus clientele and building occupants regarding status of problems and repairs and meet with building coordinators and other clients on a regular basis to ensure services are meeting expectations.

Design, Construction and Commissioning Support (20% of time) • Provide direction in the development and update of the Facilities Design Standard (FDS) for the various campus building life safety systems. • Act as Facilities Fire Protection’s liaison to the capital construction and engineering organizations responsible for coordination of installation and alteration of fire protection and life safety systems for the University of Washington.

Fire and Life Safety Systems (10% of time) • Responsible for working with department heads, directors, managers, supervisors, skilled trade’s leads and staff, capital projects office personnel, contractors, and office staff on the Seattle campus, to ensure that fire and life safety systems remain operational and in continuous compliance with regulatory requirements.

Facilities Condition Audits for Deferred Renewal (5% of time) • Provides engineering audits and analysis that identifies and develops programs to renovate and upgrade life safety systems for the Building and Utility Renewal programs.

Emergency Response and Preparedness (5% of time) • Provides engineering expertise for utility outages and critical system failures and other emergency events.

Regulatory Safety and Environmental Compliance (5% of time) • Provide engineered solutions that maintain the health and safety of the workforce by monitoring and evaluating health, safety and environmental conditions, assuring compliance with applicable policies, procedures and governmental standards; and maintenance of regulatory and safety programs. Coordinate with managers, leads, journey level workers, and staff to facilitate the accomplishment of work in a safe and regulatory compliant manner.

Regulatory Environmental Stewardship (5% of time) • Responsible for providing engineered solutions that ensure that the department and University comply with a wide range of environmental, health, and safety regulations during the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of university facilities.

Core Competencies • Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness. • Must always maintain a professional appearance. • Anticipate, recognize, and resolve problems. • Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude. • Exhibit a professional work ethic, which includes being tactful and courteous.

Required Qualifications To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications Applicants who do not meet these qualifications WILL NOT be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related field.
• Five years of professional experience in the operation, maintenance, and engineering of complex institutional or commercial facilities and/ or infrastructure systems, including experience in leadership of skilled trade workforce.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Additional Qualifications • Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Washington. • Current and valid City of Seattle Fire Department FA-1 or AS-3 certification or National Institute of Certified Electronics Technicians (NICET) certification at Level II or higher • Must have a valid Washington State Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications • Ten years of experience in fire safety systems, along with a broad overall knowledge of building related systems including building electrical and mechanical systems. • Specialized knowledge of the University and the maintenance and operations units or experience working in a complex academic and research institution, with specific experience and knowledge in the operations and maintenance of academic and research institutional facilities • Progressive responsibility, experience, and skills in fiscal management, project design and management, computer applications and technical report writing. • Experience working with computers, work processing and spreadsheets.

Working Conditions • Must be able to work in mechanical/electrical spaces, including utility tunnels, outdoors, and confined spaces and around operating equipment such as boilers, pumps and transformers following all applicable safety protocols. • Must be able to work independently outside normal and regular business/office hours potentially responding to emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. • Requires the ability to work in both office and field environments, using personal protective equipment (PPE) and safety equipment as required. This includes research, hospital and laboratory environments which may also include assignments in non-human primate/animal areas and willing to enter BL-2 laboratories. • Must participate in medical screening/monitoring (such as TB screening and proof of measles inoculation) required for work assignments in locations, including but not limited to, nonhuman primate areas, the Animal Research and Care Facility, and the University of Washington Medical Center. • Must be able to work in a smoke-free environment. • Regular and predictable attendance is required.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $0.00 annualPay Range Maximum: $0.00 annualOther Compensation: -Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/Shift: First Shift (United States of America)Temporary or Regular? This is a regular positionFTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%Union/Bargaining Unit: Not Applicable About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.