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Mechanical Engineer

Exam Type
Notice of Vacancy
Department
Public Works
Job Category
Engineering/Architecture
Location Category
Buffalo
Location
95 Franklin Street
Posting Date
Closing Date
Salary Range
Starts $ 71,710 Annually
Changed

ERIE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

VACANCY NOTICE

Mechanical Engineer*- Position # 51018226 – Provisional

Rath Building Mon-Fri Days

Starting Annual Salary: $ 71,710 (CSEA Job Grade 13)

*Civil Service Competitive position, exam date to be determined. Selection for permanent appointment(s) will be made from reachable candidate(s) on the eligible list according to the NYS Civil Service Rule of Three.*

The Erie County Department of Public Works Buildings & Grounds Division is seeking an individual for work that involves responsibility for coordinating the engineering aspects of County Public Works' projects. The incumbent assists in the development of policy and provides professional opinions concerning technical aspects of a wide variety of engineering projects. The incumbent works with private consulting engineers who are under contract to the County for design work. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Commissioner of Public Works. Supervision is exercised over a team of departmental engineers and drafts workers as they perform advanced professional/technical engineering work. Does related work as required.

  • Participates in the designs of heating, ventilating and air conditioning system, plumbing systems, and electrical systems for County structures when performed by staff members (as well as consulting engineers);
  • Conducts ongoing reviews of consultant design of various heating, ventilating and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems from the initiation of the project through the receipt of bids for the work involved;
  • May inspect new construction work of the systems outlined above, assuring their operation and compliance with the contract documents;
  • May inspect existing heating, ventilating and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems for the purpose of recommending improvements, repairs, revisions or replacement of said systems;
  • Assists in the preparation of cost estimates on new and improvement projects, recommends cost savings ideas to consultants, and reviews any changes recommended by consultants with regard to function and cost;
  • Assists in developing procedural policy for researching heating, ventilating and air conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems and to be informed on the latest technological advances in the industry.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering and three (3) years of mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of Certification as a New York State Code Enforcement Officer, issued by the New York State Department of Labor, at time of permanent appointment.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting full time experience requirements.

Competitive benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage and NYS retirement.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume by January 3, 2024  to:

Tina Bakowski, Principal Personnel Clerk

95 Franklin Street, Room 604

Buffalo, NY 14202

Tina.Bakowski@erie.gov

Only those whose resumes are being considered will be contacted.

Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity.