Senior Facilities Engineer (Mechanical/ Controls)

The Philadelphia Housing Authority, America's fourth largest public housing authority and leader in real estate development and property management seeks a Senior Facilities Engineer - Mechanical / Controls.

Salary : $93,800.00 annually.

Under general supervision, performs work of a lead engineer for complex mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC (Heating-Ventilation-Air Conditioning), plumbing, fire protection systems, and capital improvement projects for PHA facilities and clients;

manages maintenance and repair projects, surveys existing systems, and develops maintenance and replacement plans.

Essential Functions :

• Serves as a lead engineer for a variety of mechanical engineering design and maintenance projects including mechanical, HVAC, geo-thermal, solar water heating, electrical, plumbing, and piping systems.
• Performs work within scope of authority and training; duties may vary according to job assignment.
• Directs the installation, repair, and maintenance of Building Automation Systems ( BAS ), along with other mechanical and electrical systems, at PHA facilities;

inspects work performed, and assures all units meet building and safety codes and industry standards.

• Monitors performance of all systems and addresses issues as they arise.
• Assigns tasks and issues task orders to vendors for necessary installations and repairs.
• Manages contracts for the maintenance of all BAS and other related systems; identifies need for system and component repairs, defines scope of work, tracks project budgets, and monitors contractor performance to assure compliance with quality standards and contract specifications.
• Reviews terms and conditions of contracts, and reviews and processes invoices and payments.
• Reviews contracts, records, and database; and assures the accuracy of the information; compiles information and prepares reports.
• Responds to emergencies as needed; investigates failures and provides recommendations for resolution; assigns contractors and coordinates PHA staff required to resolve emergency issues.
• Reviews and approves drawings and design calculations for new development projects
• Surveys and inspects PHA mechanical and electrical systems; develops maintenance and repair plans, including Capital Needs Evaluations.
• Manages maintenance work crews; plans preventive maintenance programs; assigns tasks, orders and stages materials and equipment, and reviews staff work.
• Provides technical support to Department management and staff; assists with writing Request for Proposals (RFP), site inspections, and acceptance review.
• Stays abreast of trends and innovations in mechanical engineering issues for public housing.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information; performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Required Knowledge of :

• Federal, Commonwealth, and local laws, rules, and regulations governing public housing safety, ( IBC ) standards and Pennsylvania border requirements
• Greater than rudimentary knowledge of how the following building systems operate : boiler plant, chiller plant, heat pump loop, cooling towers, air handling units with Variable Air Volume ( VAV ) systems, unitary control systems (e.

g. A / C units, exhaust fans, heat pumps), and basic lighting systems.

• Techniques for investigating mechanical engineering systems and safety conditions.
• Guidelines used in mechanical engineering system quality controls.
• Principles and practices of government project, contract, and budget management.
• Federal and Commonwealth engineering project record keeping and technical reporting principles.
• Methods, procedures, and standards for Public Housing record keeping and records management.
• Environmentally responsible and resource-efficient facilities management techniques.

Required Skill in :

• Engineering Design
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office Suite- Excel and Word
• Understanding how to read blueprints and system schematics
• Facilities Management
• Explaining Federal and Commonwealth rules and regulations, and City policies and procedures.
• Reviewing procurement contracts, and assuring compliance with Commonwealth, Federal, and HUD contracting and operational regulations.
• Reviewing and verifying contracts and technical documents.
• Interpreting and applying Commonwealth and Federal contracting rules and regulations.
• Interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Operating a computer utilizing standard and specialized engineering and facilities management software (e.g. Delta Controls Software).
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing to staff, vendors, and management.
• Articulating issues and their proposed solutions to staff and / or vendors to ensure resolution.
• Drafting reports of issues and their solutions for management.
• Documenting issues and proposed / required solutions to vendor representatives to ensure appropriate and needed systems modifications are executed.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines :

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering, or a related field; AND five (5) or more years experience in mechanical or civil engineering project management;

OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

License and Certifications Requirements :

A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License

Registration as a Professional Engineer with Pennsylvania State Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs, or a Master's Degree, is preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Environment :

Work is performed in a standard office environment, and at PHA facilities; may occasionally be required to bend, stoop, crawl, and navigate tight spaces;

requires vision capacity to perform fine calibrations and differentiate between colored wires.

All applications will be accepted via PHA's Jobs Board at pha.phila.gov / jobs.

PHA is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.