Chilled Water Plant HVAC Engineer I

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 to operate and maintain campus boiler and chiller plants, HVAC systems and related utilities. Responsibilities include firing boilers, monitoring with central computers, conducting tests, and performing system maintenance.

You will calibrate controls, balance air distribution, manage water treatment, and ensure safe electrical distribution and emergency power readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience operating campus boiler and chiller plants is preferred.
• Ability to monitor and test HVAC and water systems.
• Knowledge of controls calibration and system maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operate steam and hot water boilers, including lighting off and shutdown.
• Operate large chillers and related cooling equipment, maintain temps.
• Calibrate controls, balance air distribution, and maintain air quality.
• Perform routine system maintenance and tests; respond to equipment issues.

Skills

Boiler operation

Chiller operation

HVAC systems

Maintenance work

Calibration & testing

Instrumentation & controls

Tools

Central control systems

Electrical distribution equipment

Job description

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 to operate and maintain campus boiler and chiller plants, HVAC systems and related utilities. Responsibilities include firing boilers, monitoring with central computers, conducting tests, and performing system maintenance.

You will calibrate controls, balance air distribution, manage water treatment, and ensure safe electrical distribution and emergency power readiness.