Project Engineer
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Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
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Custodial, Operations, & Facilities
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Opening on: Jun 10 2025
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Closing on: Jul 1 2025
Title: Project Engineer
Employee Classification: PE
Pay Grade: PE 10
Division: Business and Finance
Department: Facilities
Campus Location: Main Campus
General Summary
Provide the University with intermediate-level engineering services in the planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of buildings and facilities.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform field inspection and contract supervision to ensure the proper quality of work and conformance with job specifications.
- Assist in the coordination and administration of major University projects.
- Evaluate and consult with architects, engineers, and contractors performing work for the University.
- Maintain and verify the accuracy of contractors' payment requests.
- Prepare contract documents, including plans, specifications, proposals, and contract forms.
- Design and develop various University projects, including new construction, major maintenance repairs, remodeling, and other related work.
- Prepare reports, drawings, graphs, and presentation documents for various projects.
- Revise and update drawings and records and maintain files, cost records, and reports.
- Survey project sites and take accurate measurements. Perform related departmental duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of buildings and facilities, typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, or a related field, is necessary.
- Three years of experience in an applicable field of engineering or architecture is necessary.
- Knowledge of drafting, surveying, design, project inspection, specification writing, and cost estimating is necessary.
Special Instructions:
Will work from the Physical Plant.
Appointment Percentage:
100%