Energy Operations Mechanical Engineer

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Five years of experience with a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, materials science & engineering, chemical engineering, or a related field. Experience leading technical or cross-functional project teams. Experience managing complex projects or groups of projects.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

•    Five or more years of experience as a utility distribution engineer, or in a directly related role working with water and/or steam distribution systems.
•    Ability to apply engineering principles and theory to engineering practice, with proven adaptability to varying conditions. 
•    Ability to expertly interpret planning and design specifications, documents, drawings, and reports.
•    Proven ability to build effective relationships and work seamlessly with organizational staff, vendors and contractors to execute projects. 
•    Knowledge of building code, environmental and safety rules, regulations, and policies. Ability to conduct job site inspections to ensure compliance. 
•    Demonstrated ability to work and communicate effectively with all audiences, including those with technical and non-technical backgrounds, both verbally and in writing. 
•    Ability to work in high temperature and high noise environments and may occasionally handle hazardous materials.
•    Ability to work in confined spaces

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
•    Current, active California PE license preferred.
•    Experience with energy management software and leak detection systems.
•    Experience with enterprise data historians. 
•    Experience with an overall meter data management system, including support for integrations in a utility automated meter reading (AMR) system, both existing and new. 
•    Operations experience in a district energy system, water treatment facility, power generation, oil and gas, chemical manufacturing, or other environment with critical operations and high uptime requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
•    Frequently sitting, perform desk-based computer tasks, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
•    Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, and use a telephone, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 11-20 pounds.
•    Occasionally kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds. 
•    Occasional work in confined spaces

WORKING CONDITIONS
•    Requires 24-hour response availability seven days per week for emergency situations. 
•    Power Plant conditions require wearing of Personal Protective Equipment, including hearing protection with normal plant noise > 80dB TWA. 
•    Working with steam and hot water distribution piping systems, and occasionally in spaces with temperatures exceeding 120°F.
•    Occasional work in confined spaces.
•    May work at heights 4 – 10 ft. 

WORK STANDARDS
•    Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. 
•    Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. 
•    Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/

The successful candidate will embrace the following LBRE Core Values of Leadership, Exploration, Gratitude, Accountability, Community and You, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in their management style and help to build an organization where these qualities serve as the foundation for successful and rewarding careers for all employees. https://lbredei.stanford.edu/

LBRE views a strong culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as one where everyone can thrive. It is a culture of trust and respect, where staff can be their authentic selves, feel safe and work in a place that they feel they belong. We strive to create a community that draws upon a wide pool of talent to unify excellence while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.