Engineering Services is comprised of three main sections: Drafting, Mechanical, and Electrical.
Drafting
The Drafting Group is responsible for:
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Generating and maintaining records for all Queen's buildings and systems
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Various pieces of equipment information
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Creates and maintains campus maps and building floor plans
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineers oversee:
- Electrical distribution to and within all buildings and grounds on Main & West Campus
Electrical Engineers' responsibilities Include:
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Developing and reviewing designs and specifications
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Overseeing installation and maintenance of various electrical equipment systems
- Medium and low voltage electrical distribution systems
- Fire alarm systems
- Emergency power systems
- Lighting and control systems
- Building energy management systems
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Operation and maintenance of Queen's Substation A
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Electrical feeders within a shared substation with KGH
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Operation and maintenance of the co-generation facility
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Electrical power onto the electrical utility grid
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Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineers oversee:
- Heating/cooling ventilation systems
- Water/sewage systems
- Supporting infrastructure (Main & West)
Mechanical Engineers responsibilities include:
- Oversee operations of central heating
- Assist with differed maintenance backlog
- Assist with requirements for construction
- Determine the heating/cooling requirements of new construction or renovated spaces
- Working with Utilities Kingston on water and sewer initiatives
- Overseeing the maintenance of sprinkler and fire system piping