Engineer (Ingenjör, Teknisk Chef)

Under the supervision of the Facility Manager, the Engineer leads a team of skilled tradespersons responsible for the operations and maintenance of the US Embassy Compound and owned and leased residences. Included among these are the Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Air Handling Units, Plumbing Systems, Fuel Storage and Distribution Systems, and the Fire Alarm and Fire Suppression Systems; Electrical Power Generation and Distribution Systems, etc. The drafting of Scopes of Work (SOWs), cost estimations, budgeting, vendor management, and project management are critical aspects of the position. Additional responsibilities include supervision of the grounds and carpentry maintenance staff, and overseeing an aggressive recycling and energy conservation program.

EDUCATION:

The completion of a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical/Electrical/General/Civil Engineering from an accredited university program is required. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited or equivalent by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) (or a host-country engineering board equivalent) as a professional engineering curriculum.



EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of five (5) years' experience working as a project manager/supervisor/foreman at a manufacturing plant, major resort, hospital, office complex, or a large university/school system managing a preventative maintenance program that incorporates or utilizes a CMMS to track scheduled and unscheduled maintenance requests and their related expenses. The incumbents work experience must demonstrate a progression of increased responsibility throughout their career, including developing scopes of work, construction documents (plans and specifications) and cost estimates for new construction projects, building repairs, equipment overhauls, and equipment replacement schedules.

In addition, the candidate should have a minimum of one year of experience in management and supervisory duties.