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Systems Engineer Manager

5 day weekGenerous PTO$110k – $130kHybrid · Burlington, VT, USA

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About the role

Anticipated pay range: $110,000-$130,000

Standard hours per week at 1.0 FTE: 40

Posting summary

UVM is recruiting for a Systems Engineer Manager to provide expert guidance, strategic planning, systems engineering, and management of the building automation systems, integrated energy management systems, and instrumentation in all University buildings and operational equipment. This manager leads a team comprised of engineering, controls, and instrumentation technicians, commissioning and retro commissioning engineers and technicians, and contracted controls vendor’s employees. Specific strategic and engineering components include planning for growth, reliability, efficiency, and services of these systems and implementing state-of-the-art technologies in support of departmental and University sustainability goals as they relate to carbon reduction, energy conservation, efficiency, and management; systems and Plant optimization; water conservation; and related initiatives. Promote a safe work environment in the shop and field. Actively engage in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion, environmental sustainability and delivering great customer experience.

Minimum qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field and five years of experience in building controls systems management required. Demonstrated practical and supervisory experience required in design, construction, or commissioning of HVAC/mechanical systems and controls; operations of controls and instrumentation systems and ability to plan and implement strategic improvements to metering, controls and instrumentation systems. Knowledge of energy management/building automations systems is required. Knowledge of codes, regulations, standards and practices. Utilization of computer systems used in project management. Interpretation of specifications and blueprints. Effective organizational, written and oral communication skills required. Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain and driver’s check required. Initial employment contingent upon successful completion of background check.

Desirable qualifications

Familiarity with Honeywell and Johnson and Delta V building management systems

Knowledge of OsiPi

Knowledge of programming languages relating to controls

Other information

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Special conditions

A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position

About University of Vermont

A research university in Burlington, Vermont, whose Non-Union Employee Handbook gives full-time 12-month staff 20 days of PTO and at least 15 paid closure days (35 total days at entry), with exempt staff postings on its PeopleAdmin jobs site.

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