RSCH AND DEV ENGR 2 (Research and Development Engineer) - 12979

Company: University of California - Davis
Location: Davis
Posted on: November 23, 2020

Job Description:

Department Description

The UC Davis Western Cooling Efficiency Center (WCEC) works on energy efficiency technology research and transfer related to heating, ventilation, and cooling (HVAC). Through partnerships with industry and utilities, the WCEC participates in the research and development of new technologies, disseminates information, and implement programs that reduce HVAC system electrical demand and energy consumption in the Western United States. Further information can be found here: http://wcec.ucdavis.edu/.

Job Summary

Under direction of senior Western Cooling Efficiency Center (WCEC) researchers, the Research Development Engineer will be a member of the WCEC research team. Assist senior researchers in completing projects requiring computer modeling of HVAC systems and building systems simulation; assist in producing proposals for funding agencies; and author technical reports and outreach documents.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary Range

$4,883.33 9,983.33/MO

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

Fulltime, 100%

Shift Hours

Monday Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm

Location

UC Davis

Union Representation

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Apply by Date

12/4/2020



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Lift supplies and equipment weighing up to 20lbs.

Work outdoors at field sites on building rooftops.

Ascend/descend ladders to access and service equipment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Move office equipment weighing up to 20lbs.

Work overtime, occasional weekends on short notice; overnight travel may be required.

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

-Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience and education related to mechanical engineering or HVAC fields.

-Experience in energy efficiency and related research programs and project analysis.

-Experience or education to make engineering judgments on HVAC system design options.

-Expertise in a range of engineering-related tools and applications, to include MatLab, EnergyPlus, Contam, TRNSYS.

Preferred:

-Oral and written communication skills to interact with technical and nontechnical individuals to manage, research, secure, and/or provide information to clarify situations, resolve problems and make public presentations.

-Skill to interpret, and apply federal/state/university rules, regulations, and policies to specific projects issues.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check

NA

EEO/AA Statement

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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