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Help Power the Missions Behind Discovery and Care At Baylor College of Medicine, groundbreaking research, leading-edge education, and patient care depend on one thing every day: reliable infrastructure. As a Mechanical Engineer, Facilities Infrastructure (PE), you will play a critical role in maintaining and improving the campus systems that support Baylor's research laboratories, clinical operations, educational facilities, and mission-critical environments. This position is ideal for an experienced facilities engineer who thrives in complex operational environments and enjoys solving challenging infrastructure problems that directly impact people, research, and operations. You will serve as a trusted technical authority for central utility plants, HVAC systems, utility distribution networks, and energy systems, helping ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation across Baylor's facilities. From optimizing energy performance and improving system reliability to leading emergency response efforts during critical equipment failures, your expertise will help keep Baylor's campus running every hour of every day. If you enjoy driving infrastructure performance, partnering with operations teams, and making a lasting impact on the built environment, we encourage you to apply. What You'll Do Lead Infrastructure Reliability and Performance Provide engineering leadership for the operation, maintenance, reliability, and continuous improvement of campus mechanical infrastructure systems. Support central utility plants, HVAC systems, utility distribution networks, energy systems, and building automation controls. Investigate and resolve complex facility and infrastructure challenges through technical analysis and practical problem-solving. Develop long-term solutions that improve equipment reliability, resilience, and operational efficiency. Drive Energy and Sustainability Initiatives Identify opportunities to improve energy performance, reduce operating costs, and enhance system efficiency. Develop business cases and technical justifications for infrastructure upgrades and modernization projects. Partner with Energy Management and Central Plant teams to implement operational best practices and optimize system performance. Analyze utility and equipment performance data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Support Capital Improvements and Engineering Projects Provide technical expertise for facility infrastructure projects from planning through implementation. Review designs, specifications, and engineering studies prepared by outside consultants and engineering firms. Collaborate with Facilities Services and Capital Projects teams to ensure solutions align with operational requirements and institutional standards. Provide field oversight during equipment installation, testing, commissioning, and startup activities. Serve as a Technical Resource Act as a key engineering liaison between Facilities Services, institutional leadership, researchers, clinicians, contractors, consultants, and project teams. Provide expert guidance regarding infrastructure capabilities, system limitations, and operational impacts. Maintain accurate engineering documentation, drawings, equipment records, and technical standards. Respond When It Matters Most Lead and support engineering response efforts during critical equipment failures, utility interruptions, emergency events, and planned infrastructure shutdowns. Provide technical direction to operations personnel and contractors during emergency situations. Support Baylor's commitment to maintaining safe and uninterrupted facility operations. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. What Makes This Role Unique This is not a traditional consulting or design engineering position. This role is focused on owning and optimizing the performance of complex building systems within a large academic medical environment. You will work directly with the infrastructure that supports Baylor's missions, balancing day-to-day operational needs with long-term planning, reliability, and energy efficiency initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to influence: Central utility plant operations Campus-wide HVAC performance Infrastructure modernization initiatives Energy conservation strategies Facility reliability and resilience Long-range asset lifecycle planning Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree. Five years of relevant experience. Professional Engineer (PE or PEng) license. Out-of-state Professional Engineer license will be considered. Department-specific Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering. Progressive engineering experience supporting complex facilities, institutional campuses, healthcare environments, research facilities, industrial plants, central utility plants, or other mission-critical infrastructure environments. Demonstrated experience with HVAC systems, central utility plants, mechanical infrastructure, energy systems, and facility operations. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex mechanical system issues. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts to diverse audiences. Preferred Qualifications and Skills Experience in healthcare, research, higher education, pharmaceutical, utility, industrial, or mission-critical facilities environments. Experience with chilled water, steam, hot water, building automation, and central utility plant systems. Knowledge of asset management, reliability engineering, energy conservation, and infrastructure planning. Experience overseeing consultants, contractors, and engineering service providers. Why Baylor College of Medicine? Join a collaborative team that supports one of the nation's leading academic health science centers. Your work will directly contribute to the safe and reliable operation of facilities that advance research breakthroughs, educate future healthcare leaders, and support life-changing patient care. Build the infrastructure behind innovation. Help keep Baylor running. Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. [[mfield1]]
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