Mechanical Engineer

Posting Details

Posting Summary


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Posting Number
STA00725PO26


Job Family
Campus Development


Job Function
Engineering


USC Market Title
Mechanical Engineer


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Job Level
P3 - Professional


Business Title (Internal Title)
Mechanical Engineer


Campus
Columbia


Work County
Richland


College/Division
Division of Administration and Finance


Department
DAF Facilities Energy Management


State Pay Range
G12


USC Market Range
MRK - $86,515 $110,307 $134,098


Anticipated Hiring Range
$86,515 - $110,307


Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time


Hours per Week
37.5


Work Schedule

• Standard working schedule: 8:30am - 5:00pm
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis
12 months


Job Search Category
Trades/Maintenance

About USC


About University of South Carolina


From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Veterans' Preference Statement


The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.

Benefits for FTE Positions


The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.

Position Description


Advertised Job Summary


Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Engineering Support, the Mechanical Engineer leads in-house mechanical engineering design efforts and performs technical management for HVAC, hydronic, steam, and plumbing infrastructure projects across the University of South Carolina-Columbia Campus. This role is responsible for executing high-quality in-house mechanical designs, leading multi-disciplinary teams, and conducting thorough technical reviews of campus central energy plants, chilled water modeling, steam distribution, and building mechanical systems.

The Mechanical Engineer coordinates mechanical designs across delivery methods to ensure overall compatibility with site and building plans, performs field investigations to refine project scopes, and exercises delegated AHJ technical review and approval authority for campus mechanical installations, energy efficiency renewals, and code compliance.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

• Driver's license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Registered Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of South Carolina (or ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Deep knowledge of the International Mechanical Code (IMC), International Plumbing Code (IPC), ASHRAE standards (including 90.1 and 62.1), NFPA standards, South Carolina Consolidated Procurement Code, and Office of State Engineer (OSE) guidelines.
• Authority and capability to serve as a technical AHJ reviewer for campus mechanical permit approvals, field inspections, code interpretations, and system variances. Proficiency in CAD and BIM software (AutoCAD, Revit) and mechanical system modeling/energy analysis tools (e.g., Trane TRACE, Carrier HAP, pipe flow/hydronic modeling).
• Skilled in leading multi-disciplinary in-house design teams and coordinating across architectural, electrical, structural, and civil disciplines. Strong project management, analytical, field-investigation, and clear technical communication skills.

Job Duties


Job Duty


Execute in-house mechanical engineering design work products and services within specified milestones and quality standards. Perform all aspects of mechanical engineering design for a wide variety of campus infrastructure projects, including HVAC systems, central chilled water, steam distribution, plumbing, and building automation controls.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
30


Job Duty


Serve as a designated Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) representative for mechanical engineering matters. Perform technical plan reviews, approve code compliance documentation, evaluate variance requests, and conduct code enforcement inspections to ensure university projects adhere to IMC, IPC, ASHRAE, OSE, and state building code standards.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
25


Job Duty


Perform technical management and engineering reviews of campus central utility plants, chillers, boilers, steam generation/distribution networks, primary hydronic pumping systems, and campus energy management systems. Evaluate plant capacity, energy efficiency, system reliability, and environmental standards to support campus operational continuity.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
20


Job Duty


Lead multi-disciplinary in-house design teams executing campus projects. Coordinate mechanical engineering design integration with electrical, structural, architectural, and civil disciplines for different delivery methods to ensure overall compatibility, energy efficiency, and safety.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
15


Job Duty


Conduct site investigation field trips to project sites to collect pertinent data, inspect existing mechanical and plumbing infrastructure conditions, and refine or develop project scopes through direct collaboration with sponsoring campus activities, operations staff, and maintenance teams.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
5


Job Duty


Completes work orders and safety data sheets as necessary to communicate needs and/or to indicate completed work assignments.

Essential Function
Yes


Percentage of Time
5

Position Attributes


Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
No


Hazardous weather category
Non-Essential

Posting Detail Information


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date
11/01/2026


Job Open Date
09/25/2026


Job Close Date
11/09/2026


Open Until Filled
No


Special Instructions to Applicant


Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by November 09, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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