Senior Engineer, Facilities Operations - New York, NY
Reporting to the Director of Engineering, the Senior Engineer will be responsible for project management and engineering, including large central utility projects; management of the design and construction process; management of consulting engineers and contractors; ongoing project review for compliance with University criteria for design, performance, construct-ability, maintainability and compatibility with existing systems; field inspection during construction and before turnover to ensure compliance with design; preparation of bid documents for consulting services and project construction; development of project budgets; and project administration. For small central utility projects, the Senior Engineer will be responsible for the design and construction of small mechanical and electrical projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage large-scale central utility projects from planning and design to construction and commissioning
- Oversee consulting engineers and contractors, ensuring top-tier performance and compliance
- Conduct field inspections and project reviews to uphold Columbia’s high standards
- Prepare bid documents, develop budgets, and administer projects with precision
- Design and execute smaller mechanical and electrical projects independently
- Lead commissioning efforts, including coordination with external Commissioning Agents
- Support operations through expert troubleshooting of central utilities and building systems
- Train staff on new systems and ensure seamless equipment testing and turnover
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering
- 5–7 years of experience in central utilities and building MEP project design and management
- Strong background in both design and facilities operations
- Proven ability to manage projects end-to-end and lead teams effectively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional Engineering (PE) license is highly desirable
- Advanced degree in engineering
For a detailed job description and to apply, visit:
https://opportunities.columbia.edu/jobs/53b91e03-c480-4d1a-aaf0-671d13709313
Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer/ disability/ veteran and is
committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.