Positions in this class are managers of a complex mechanical engineering service of a physical plant or act as a consultant to a variety of state agencies. This class is distinguished from the Mechanical Engineer Senior class by the assignment of duties affecting systems utilized throughout the state or an entire complex physical plant. Functions as statewide consultant within a specific area related to mechanical engineering, such as assisting with development and implementation of a statewide program to maximize efficient use of water and energy in physical structures and mechanical systems of state agencies or manages the physical plant mechanical engineering services.
Actions affect a wide range of activities.
Frequent contacts with agency personnel, consulting engineers and architects, and contractors to discuss mechanical systems design, operation and functioning. Occasional contact with manufacturers or marketing representatives to discuss equipment needed for projects. None identified for this class. An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge and abilities may substitute for this education and experience. This class replaces Mechanical Engineer C class.