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Facilities Mechanical Engineer - #006508
The University of North Carolina at Asheville
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Posted: 01-May-26
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Internal Number: 8905
UNC Overview :
Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and a welcoming campus community.
In addition to award-winning faculty, UNCA has also ranked high in Research.com, US News & World Report and the Princeton Review in 2025.
Research.com – #8 in Best Colleges, #11 Most Affordable Colleges in NC, #16 Best Value Colleges in NC
US News & World Report – #9 in Top Public Schools
Princeton Reviews – #7 in Top 50 Guide to Green Schools
Employees of UNCA are provided with a comprehensive benefits package as well as other resources, policies and programs to ensure a happy and healthy work/life balance. Benefit eligible employees have access to dental, vision and health insurance plans – eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Eligible employees have access to tuition waivers for up to three courses per academic year; employees may enroll at any of the constituent UNC System campuses. Also offered are group exercise classes, and free access to the campus recreation center for full time employees, vaccine shots are also offered on campus, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays and 24 hours of paid community service leave each year. Leave earning employees (staff and 12-month faculty) who work at least half of the working days of their first month of employment will begin accruing vacation and sick leave immediately. Paid parental leave after 12 months of continuous service.
Classification Title : Engineer II
Department: Campus Operations
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Months per Year: 12 Months
Position Summary :
UNC Asheville is looking for a mechanical engineer to join the Design and Construction Department. UNC Asheville is committed to energy efficiency for which the design and operational aspects of our campus facilities contribute significantly.
This position offers the opportunity to:
- Provide oversight and guidance to architects, engineers, construction management firms and general contractors to ensure our commitment to efficient and well maintained campus facilities.
- Ensures projects incorporate campus facility standards and compliance with University and State Construction Office regulations and procedures.
- Assists with the negotiations and selection of consulting firms.
- Offers innovative, sustainable long-term vision, direction, strategic planning, oversight and consultation for mechanical systems.
- Offers expertise on design, evaluation and problem resolution for the Air Conditioning and Ventilation systems for the University, including ground source heat pump systems.
- Assists with the UNC Asheville Energy Conservation Program.
- Provides HVAC, piping, fire sprinkler and plumbing design reviews as needed.
- The position is responsible for preparing cost estimates on Mechanical aspects of planned projects.
- Provides Project Management including design and construction of a diverse portfolio of major capital projects in addition to renovation and repair projects ranging from $1K to $45M.
- System administrator for the building automation system, that manages the integration of control and monitoring of lighting, renewable energy, and electrical power systems.
- Position serves as University Energy Manager
Minimum Education/Experience/Skill :
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- The candidate should hold a North Carolina Professional Engineer's License. Will also consider applicants with a license in another state with reciprocity and ability to obtain a North Carolina Professional Engineer's License within 6 months from date of hire.
- All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Preferred Education/Experience/Skill :
The preferred candidate will be able to demonstrate practical experience of 4-6 years of mechanical project engineering experience and 10-12 years of practical experience in the construction/design engineering business. The preferred candidate will also have a minimum of 5 years of experience with the operation and programming of a building automation system, with additional preference given to familiarity with Automated Logic Corporation controls.
The preferred candidate will be a LEED AP. The preferred candidate will be a certified Energy Manger, CEM.
Quick Link for Positing: 8905
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About The University of North Carolina at Asheville
As the only dedicated liberal arts institution in the University of North Carolina system, UNC Asheville kindles learning by offering students an intellectually rigorous education that builds critical thinking and workforce skills to last a lifetime. Small class size, award-winning faculty and a nationally acclaimed undergraduate research program foster innovation as well as recognition. The cornerstone of a liberal arts education is the ability to explore the connections between many different subjects as well as the options available. So, learning here expands well beyond the classroom walls. Focusing on undergraduate studies, we help students dig into learning, whether they participate in faculty-mentored research projects, undertake career-related internships, study abroad, or join service projects aimed at improving the quality of life at home and around the world. We encourage everyone to seek challenges, seize opportunities and become a doer as well as a thinker. At UNC Asheville, we’ve created an environment for exploring the world as well as more than 20+ different majors. About 3,500 undergraduate students and about 600+ full- and part-time faculty bring the campus alive ...with a genuine hunger to understand and contribute to the human experience. Amid the culturally rich setting of Asheville, North Carolina, in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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