Senior Mechanical Engineer

PROFL ENGR 3 (004332)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_1000555

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

10/9/2026 6:41:44 PM

Date Last Edited:

10/12/2026 2:31:57 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

10/12/2026

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

6400O

Organization:

VICE CHANCELLOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Division Code:

5301D

Division:

CAPITAL PROGRAMS                       

Department:

270000 - CAPITAL PROGRAMS

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_1000555

Position Description ID

265639

UC Payroll Title:

PROFL ENGR 3 (004332)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 24

Job Code FLSA:

Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40056887

Reports to Payroll Title:

PROFL ENGR MGR 1

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40046790

Department Head Payroll Title:

FAC PROJECT MGR 4

GENERAL DIRECTION - Indicates that the incumbent receives guidance in terms of broad goals and overall objectives and is responsible for establishing the methods to attain them. Generally the incumbent is in charge of an area of work, and typically formulates policy for this area but does not necessarily have final authority for approving policy.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will assist the Director of Engineering in planning, organizing, supervising, and performing professional mechanical/HVAC (mechanical) engineering work for the campus physical plant planning and construction; Represent the Director of Engineering in their absence; carries the major responsibility for mechanical engineering aspects of University construction programs; provides specific technical knowledge in planning, design, review, and construction of highly specialized and complex engineering aspects of University construction programs.

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will report directly to the Director of Engineering Services; the Director serves as the Campus Building Official and is the authority having jurisdiction for building code enforcement. General direction as to assignments and priorities is given by the Director, with a minimum of technical consultation. There is general review of project progress and assistance with the establishment of technical policies and evaluation of compliance with budgets and schedules.

The UCLA Capital Programs organization is responsible for the planning, design and construction of major capital improvement projects in support of UCLA academic and administrative clients. The Design and Construction unit of Capital Programs is responsible for Code Compliance review, maintenance of campus design standards, design professional selection and supervision, project design, programming, architectural, engineering, project management, construction management and inspection services, project budget and schedule integrity and regulatory compliance for on and off campus construction and alteration projects.

Review of Outside Consultants' Plans and Specifications

 • Review construction documents produced by outside consultants for conformance to applicable codes, fulfillment of client departments' needs, soundness of mechanical engineering concept, cost effectiveness, system reliability, and conformance to UCLA design and construction standards

 • Meet with consultants and clients' representatives to assist in clarifying review comments

 • Re-review modified plans and specifications for conformance to previous review comments. Provide additional reviews as necessary to incorporate new requirements and to assist in refining design to final format

50%

Review of Outside Consultants' Plans and Specifications

 • Manage mechanical projects from design through construction

 • Provide technical insight for how mechanical changes will affect other portions of the building or campus

 • Provide input for the selection of, and supervise, outside consultants as appropriate.

 • Assist consulting professionals in their work by providing "as-built" plans and reference specifications, arranging for metering and special equipment surveys, identifying points of connection for new mechanical systems and providing general consultation and support as considered feasible

 • Support in-house project management and architectural personnel by continuous monitoring of consultants' efforts in mechanical discipline, including consultant performance in production of plans, specifications, cost estimates, etc. Draft necessary agreements with consultants. Respond to requests for information (RFI) and review and approval of contractor shop drawings submittals and product substitutions

 • Coordinate with Facilities Management to provide cooperative solutions with their project management level with technical guidance and assistance

 • Support University Crafts personnel with technical consultation and assistance for existing facilities for maintenance projects

 • Support Inspection staff with consultation or interpretation of construction documents. Discuss and assist with interpreting codes

 • Coordinate with campus departments with consultation and advice to establish project concept and scope; assist in defining mechanical requirements

20%

Mechanical System Design and Specification

 • Provide leadership for overall campus mechanical and related systems

 • Meet with client departments to develop criteria for new designs

 • Conduct field surveys of existing conditions. Compare with existing as-built drawings and provide updates and corrections

 • Review mechanical plans and specifications suitable for fulfilling client's needs and appropriate for bidding by outside contractors or in-house construction

 • Provide assistance as required during bidding, award and construction phases of projects until successful completion of projects

 • Provide technical guidance with control systems and other systems that support mechanical, and software

 • Proficient with Title 24 requirements for mechanical systems including review of forms.  Review consultant load calculations, LEED and other documents submitted that affect mechanical

 • Provide technical leadership for new technologies with mechanical systems

10%

Mechanical Engineering Supervision

 • Plan, oversee, and review the work of other mechanical engineering personnel as needed

 • Provide technical direction to inspectors

 • Provide technical instruction and guidance to other mechanical engineers as needed

5%

Cost Estimating/Budget Control

 • Prepare cost estimates for construction and design work

 • Review and clarify cost estimates with Project Management or campus client staff as requested

 • Review contractor- or Campus Crafts- generated cost proposals

 • Advise Project Management staff as to legitimacy of proposals. Support Project Management in negotiations with contractors or campus Crafts as requested

 • Recommend alternative cost savings proposals where appropriate

5%

Coordination of Planned Mechanical System Outages

 • Obtain project-related outage requirements for contractors

 • Plan outage sequence in consultation with inspectors, Campus Crafts and Facilities Management

 • Communicate outage procedure and extent (identify affected areas) to outage coordinator

 • Modify outage requirements as necessary to suit department and contractor schedules

 • Coordinate with project inspectors, contractors, and Campus Crafts to provide temporary systems where necessary

5%

Special Mechanical Systems/Equipment Surveys

 • Survey and provide reports on campus systems when requested by supervisor. Reports shall address condition and performance of equipment, and environmental conditions. May require recommendations for improvements

5%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Position requires current California license as a registered mechanical engineer.

Required

LEED A.P. preferred

Preferred

Skill in supervising, directing, reviewing and evaluating the work of engineers and consultants in the performance of mechanical engineering work.

Required

Working knowledge of and the ability to produce designs for mechanical systems as applied to educational, medical, institutional, and office buildings and all occupancy types as identified in the California Codes, knowledge and experience with structural design of mechanical systems in areas of high seismic activity

Required

Skill in thoroughly, accurately and efficiently evaluating existing mechanical systems and plans, skill in translating directions given in English into finished engineering documents, ability to thoroughly understand and sketch out plans in a neat and organized manner, permitting a drafter to produce finished drawings with a minimum of supervision.

Required

Skill in reading and interpreting architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil and structural engineering plans to a good level of competency.

Required

Ability to handle a variety of complex tasks concurrently while setting one's own priorities

Required

Skill in writing and speaking English clearly and sufficient enough to produce accurate, concise, well organized and cogently written reports and letters on technical subjects, thorough knowledge of electrical codes and construction practices

Required

Ability to adapt to changing dynamic conditions in an engineering and construction environment, ability to lift or carry weights of up to 35 pounds

Required

Skill in preparation of written cost estimates for mechanical systems

Required

Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, fire protection systems and how the mechanical scope will affect other disciplines, knowledge and ability to work with basic hand tools and measurement equipment.

Required

Skill in operations of CAD systems and general office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.. This includes Bluebeam, AutoCad 2D, Autodesk MEP 3D and Revit, skill in the use of computer software for mechanical calculations, including heating and cooling load calculations, energy compliance and equipment sizing, working knowledge and experience in mechanical distribution systems design and engineering

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF 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.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Campus

Standing/Walking

X

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

X

Climbing

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.