Position Details
Position Information
Posting date
02/12/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
0014301
Position Title
Senior Mechanical Engineer (HVAC & Plumbing)
Hiring Range Minimum
$129,500
Hiring Range Maximum
$161,900
Union Type
Not a Union Position
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
40
Schedule
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Onsite only
Is this a term position?
No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?
No
Position Purpose
The Senior Mechanical Engineer participates in all aspects of day-to-day operations of the Dartmouth College engineering office. The engineering office strives to provide high quality engineering services for a wide range of projects and clients, including providing review and technical oversight of projects designed by outside consultants, working with Project Managers on in-house design and renovation projects, working with FO&M shops on system upgrades, improvements and replacements, and assisting with design and analysis of energy efficiency projects. The activities of the Senior Mechanical Engineer may include design reviews, field investigations, existing systems assessment, document/archive search, HVAC and plumbing system design and layout, equipment selection and specification, drafting, code review, calculations including spreadsheet analyses and use of engineering software, writing HVAC control system sequences of operation, construction administration services, and development and continuous improvement of campus Design and Construction Guidelines.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors plus 6 or more years' experience or combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or architectural engineering technology, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ten (10) plus years of mechanical design and drafting with an MEP consulting firm, or the equivalent.
- Registered Professional Mechanical Engineer in New Hampshire, or the ability to become registered in New Hampshire within one (1) year of employment.
- Minimum of 5 years of mechanical drafting experience using AutoCAD.
- Familiarity with all aspects of HVAC and plumbing design, including load calculations and system sizing, selection and specification of mechanical equipment, field verification, codes and standards, and controls design.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with energy efficient HVAC system design and control strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and solve problems associated with the operation and maintenance of mechanical systems and equipment.
- Detail oriented self-starter with good interpersonal and decision-making skills.
- Ability to relate well with a diverse group of constituents and to build strong relationships within and among those groups.
- Strong service orientation and a demonstrated desire to continually improve the service and operations of an organization.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a college or university environment is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of the International Building Code and working with authorities having jurisdiction for compliance requirements.
- High level of proficiency with AutoCAD drafting software. Proficiency with 3D drafting software such as Revit.
- Active LEED BD+C AP certification.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Matt Cilley, Director of Engineering, Energy & Utilities
Department Contact Phone Number
6036463605
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Matt Cilley, Director of Engineering, Energy & Utilities
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Preferred, but not required
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84645
Key Accountabilities
Description
Owner’s Engineer: As Owner’s Engineer, provides mechanical engineering oversight of consultants’ studying, designing, constructing, and commissioning new construction and renovation projects in campus buildings, utility plants, and utility distribution systems. Checks designs and installations for compliance with Dartmouth College design and construction guidelines, energy performance guidelines, and relevant building codes, including ASHRAE, NFPA, IBC, and local regulations and zoning. Activities include attending project meetings, developing consultant scopes of work, conducting design reviews, conducting selected submittal reviews, construction observation, commissioning oversight, and project closeout verification as Owner’s Engineer.
Percentage Of Time
65
Description
Department Liaison: Acts as liaison between FO&M and various departments requesting engineering support services campus-wide. Works closely with FO&M shops on troubleshooting, providing technical insight, problem solving, and implementing solutions for maintenance and operations related projects Provides technical oversight of projects to successful completion, and issues work orders as needed to complete various jobs .
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Engineering Design and Construction Administration: Provides engineering design and construction administration services for a variety of small mechanical system renovation/renewal projects in academic, administrative, utility, and residential use facilities. Prepares bid documents including equipment selection, system layout and design, drafting, and specifications. Construction administration services include shop drawing review, attendance at job meetings, clarification of installation details with contractors in the field, review of as-built documentation and archiving, and conducting field inspections with reports .
Percentage Of Time
10
Description
Campus Design and Construction Guidelines: Participates in continuous improvement of campus design and construction guidelines, and high-performance building design guidelines, for designers and contractors doing work on the campus.
Percentage Of Time
5
Description
Culture and Employee Belonging ( CEB )
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division-wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect).
- Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of cultural, belonging and inclusion across the division. Collaborates, when appropriate, on other DEI -related initiatives within the division and College.
Percentage Of Time
10
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Optional Documents
- Additional Document #1
- Additional Document #2
