University of California Los Angeles

Engineering Specialist

University of California Los Angeles • $85K — $100K *
Los Angeles, CA 90011In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in plumbing or construction design engineer role
  • Demonstrated expertise in sustainable design practices
  • Knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations
  • Experience with energy management techniques
  • Ability to analyze and prioritize projects effectively
  • Strong presentation skills in technical contexts

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering and design services for plumbing retrofits and modifications
  • Develop and implement engineering standards focused on sustainability
  • Assess plumbing projects and recommend viable alternatives
  • Create detailed engineering sketches for bidding processes
  • Conduct technical reviews of engineering designs and certifications
  • Serve as a consultation resource for infrastructure projects
  • Evaluate project outcomes through analysis and field assessments

Benefits

  • Benefits start on day one
  • Comprehensive UC benefits package
  • Support for ongoing education and professional development
  • Engagement in sustainable design practices
  • Involvement in major construction and renovation projects
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Provide construction engineering and design services for modifications and retrofits to campus plumbing and building systems for a university capital programs office which manages major construction and renovation projects. Develop engineering and design standards that implement conservation and sustainable design. Assess plumbing projects, develop project concepts and review alternative solutions. Develop engineering sketches in detail to guide bidding. Review construction estimates. Provide technical review of engineering design by others. Provide professional engineering review and certification of designs and drawings developed on campus. Provide construction engineering consultation in sustainable design practices. Serve as a technical resource during review and approval for infrastructure projects. Provide technical consultation and support in the areas of building management systems, preventive maintenance, infrastructure renewal projects, and other areas. Evaluate the results of implemented projects through analysis, studies and field assessments.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

  • Demonstrated experience applying construction methods related to plumbing repairs, retrofits and initial construction. (Required)
  • Demonstrated project experience utilizing energy management practices and techniques. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience and knowledge of construction practices for sustainable design project(s). (Required)
  • Knowledge of Cal/OSHA regulations. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience analyzing and prioritizing projects and tasks. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience delegating work tasks and following through to ensure task completion. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience tracking and analyzing budgetary information for decision-making. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience reviewing and developing plumbing layouts. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience working independently and self-initiating projects and activities. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience presenting technical information in oral and written manner using clear, concise and grammatically correct language. (Required)
  • Demonstrated experience making oral group presentations to persuade others to accept a specific action or opinion and provide information to explain procedures and policies. (Required)
  • Demonstrated knowledge of plumbing principles, equipment and design practices (Required)

    • Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a related field, plus two years of experience as an engineering specialist, plumbing engineer, construction design engineer, or a related occupation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Required)

    • Special Conditions for Employment

  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
  • Conflict of Interest: The position is subject to the University Conflict of Interest Code required by the Political Reform Act of 1974. The candidate(s) selected will be required to complete financial statements for public record.
  • support in the areas of building management systems, preventive maintenance, infrastructure renewal projects, and other areas. Evaluate the results of implemented projects through analysis, studies and field assessments. (Required)

    • Schedule

    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Union/Policy Covered

    99-Policy Covered
    Complete Position Description

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    About University of California Los Angeles

    The University of California, Los Angeles is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college then known as the southern branch of the California State Normal School. This school was absorbed with the official founding of UCLA as the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, making it the second-oldest of the 10-campus University of California system. UCLA offers 337 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, enrolling about 31,600 undergraduate and 14,300 graduate and professional students. UCLA received 174,914 undergraduate applications for Fall 2022, including transfers, making the school the most applied-to university in the United States. The university is organized into the College of Letters and Science and 12 professional schools. Six of the schools offer undergraduate degree programs: the School of the Arts and Architecture, Samueli School of Engineering, Herb Alpert School of Music, School of Nursing, Luskin School of Public Affairs and School of Theater, Film and Television. Three others are graduate-level professional health science schools: the David Geffen School of Medicine, School of Dentistry and Fielding School of Public Health. The School of Education & Information Studies, Anderson School of Management and School of Law round out the university.
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