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Mission Statement
F&O is a positive organization dedicated to the principles of being respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive.
What You'll Do

• Report to the Manager of Mechanical & Electrical Engineering.
• Participate in and lead master planning, capital planning, and design management activities for various projects and programs. Collaborate with U-M stakeholders to oversee chilled water, heating, HVAC, and hydronic systems, both at the building and the regional plant level. You will participate in analysis and long-term planning of campus infrastructure, applying energy conservation and carbon neutrality initiatives.
• Provide design management for renovation projects of existing campus buildings and infrastructure. You will develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget. Project studies or designs may be self-performed or by a third-party consultant. You may be asked to function as the discipline or project lead.
• Provide drawing and specification documentation for mechanical systems for self-performed studies or designs. Layout equipment and systems, perform engineering calculations, and select equipment and devices with support from engineers or the Mechanical & Electrical Engineering Manager. You will write standards and technical specifications. Coordinate the design with all disciplines and other U-M partners.
• Manage consultant activities to ensure completion of the project requirements, including the scope, schedule, and budget goals for studies or designs by third-party consultants. You will develop Request for Proposals and review payment invoices.
• Perform field surveys in mechanical, electrical, and other building spaces to document existing mechanical systems and to understand building interferences. You will assess condition and performance of systems and components. Develop recommendations for alterations to buildings and infrastructure based on the findings of field surveys and evaluations.
• Present and review designs with appropriate agencies to ensure compliance with codes and regulations. You will review and stamp construction documents to be submitted to the State of Michigan Bureau of Fire Safety.
• Coordinate anticipated construction activities with stakeholders. Evaluate contract bids and make recommendations on contract awards.
• Administer RFIs and construction bulletins for design revisions. You will review and process shop drawings, help resolve construction issues, and monitor commissioning activities.
• Participate in or lead groups and initiatives, such as the development of new master specifications, details, or design guidelines. You will evaluate products for applicability in mechanical systems. Share expertise within the organization and mentor design staff.
• Review and recommend energy conservation measures.
• Interview, recommend selection of, train, and evaluate engineering support staff.

Required Qualifications*

• A bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution. Registered as a State of Michigan Professional Engineer, or the ability to transfer a PE license from another state.
• Fifteen or more years of progressively responsible experience in the design and construction of mechanical systems for commercial, educational, or research type buildings- including demonstrated leadership in design and project management.
• Expertise with or considerable knowledge of district CHW and HHW, central power plant systems, chillers and cooling towers, heat recovery chillers, geothermal exchange, HVAC, hydronic systems, smart laboratories, vivaria, and cold rooms.
• Experience with Master Planning or Capital Planning of mechanical utility systems.
• Considerable knowledge of life cycle analysis, value engineering, energy analysis and sustainable design, and work load management.
• Considerable knowledge of the Michigan Mechanical Code, Michigan Plumbing Code, International Fuel Gas Code, ASHRAE standards, and other related building codes.
• Experience with mechanical analysis software, such as Carrier HAP and PipeFlow.
• Experience leading, and overseeing design professionals, such as engineers, architects, designers, and drafters, to provide construction documents and construction administration on capital projects.

Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care, that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off, including family care, maternity and paternal leaves
• Hybrid work environment
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
270901
Working Title
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Job Title
Mechanical Engineer Lead
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Aec
Department
AEC-Architecture & Engineering
Posting Begin/End Date
3/02/2026 - 6/30/2026
Salary
$115,000.00 - $142,900.00
Career Interest
Engineering & Architecture