Engineer

The College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin

Engineer providing technical support for HVAC, mechanical, and electrical systems at UT Austin. Collaborating on maintenance projects and optimizing preventative maintenance programs.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $108,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze cause, recommend and implement solutions for problems related to mechanical, electrical, and other complex building systems under existing conditions or resulting from renovation/new building systems.
Assist with developing, documenting, and continuously improving maintenance procedures and guidelines by staying abreast of the latest technological improvements in preventive maintenance and other facilities maintenance activities of existing, renovated and new systems.
Load that information for PMs and information into management systems.
Manage maintenance repair projects, including budget oversight, communicating with customers, coordinating with other work groups, and directing contractors.
Review design drawings and specifications for HVAC controls and other mechanical/electrical systems tied to new construction and renovation projects to ensure energy efficiency, maintainability, and compliance with standards.
Provide technical input on construction projects to arrive at the best life cycle cost solution for mechanical and electrical systems.
Participate in development of university MEP standards.
Organize and maintain drawings, maintenance manuals, maintenance repair procedures, and guidelines.
Further support the optimization of the maintenance management system.
Assist and supervise the coordination of inspections of new and renovated buildings.
Participate during inspections and follow up on resolution of deficiencies.
Participate in the owner’s meetings and reviews from DD and post construction process.
Participate in the review of construction submittals and close-out documentation.
Make site visits on a regular basis. Meeting with owner, project manager, contractor, etc.
Enter warranty data into tracking system. Follow up to ensure resolution of warranty claims.
Perform other related functions as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, construction management, or other engineering field from an ABET accredited university.
Zero to two years of increasingly responsible experience with facility HVAC, mechanical and electrical system measurements, analysis, design, capacity modification, and troubleshooting.
Knowledge of building and energy codes.
Experience with simultaneously designing and managing several projects through to conclusion within restrictive time constraints.
PC experience including developing and using complex spreadsheets and software for engineering analysis, project budgeting and cost tracking, and facilities management.
Ability to review and interpret MEP plans and specifications.
Relevant internship experience.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with employer matching funds
Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses
Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
Tuition assistance
Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets
Free access to UT Austin’s libraries and museums with staff ID card
Free rides on all UT shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card

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Hard Skills & Tools

mechanical engineeringelectrical engineeringHVAC systemsbuilding systems analysispreventive maintenancedesign drawing reviewenergy efficiencylife cycle cost analysistroubleshootingproject management

Soft Skills

communicationcoordinationbudget oversightproblem-solvingorganizational skillssupervisioncustomer interactionteam collaborationtime managementattention to detail

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor’s degree in electrical engineeringBachelor’s degree in construction managementABET accreditation