HVAC Engineering Technician III

The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center is seeking an experienced HVAC Engineering Technician III to diagnose, repair, calibrate, and adjust building automation controls across campus. You will troubleshoot BAS software, manage EMS-related systems, and ensure comfort and energy efficiency throughout facilities.

The role requires hands-on electrical and pneumatic control work, with a Monday–Friday schedule (7:30 AM–4:00 PM) and occasional on-call after training.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 4 years in HVAC DDC controls and related HVAC systems; equivalent trade school training.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid Texas driver's license upon hire.
• Preferred: Associate's Degree in electronic technology or vocational training with service course in repair and maintenance of temperature controls.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses, repairs, calibrates and makes adjustments to electric, electronic and pneumatic HVAC controls using tools of trade to ensure required temperatures and humidity to all campus buildings.
• Knowledge of advanced programming in the Siemens Automation system to include complex lab controls, variable frequency drives, and integrated building HVAC systems.
• Performs database management of HVAC field panels and controllers.
• Installs DDC controls, programming, and graphics for renovations, upgrades, or system enhancement projects.
• Troubleshoots programming of building HVAC systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Block programming

PPCL

BAS

Desigo PXC Controllers

BACnet PTECs

Siemens Apogee BAS

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in electronic technology

Job description

Job Description - HVAC Engineering Technician III (939868)

Job Description

Description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

BENEFITS

UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

JOB SUMMARY

UT Southwestern is actively seeking an experienced and skilled HVAC Engineering Technician III (Building Automation Systems, CDAS & Controls). As a HVAC Engineering Technician III, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, calibrating, and adjusting electric, electronic, and pneumatic HVAC controls to maintain optimal temperature and humidity across campus buildings. Conducts troubleshooting of building HVAC system programming and oversees emergency management system (EMS) or related software.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• Block programming
• Powers Process Control Language (PPCL)
• Building Automation Software (BAS)
• Experience with environmental control, and other automated systems such as Desigo PXC Controllers, BACnet Programmable TECs (PTECs), Siemens Apogee BAS.
• Proficient problem solver who can apply their knowledge and experience in utilizing electronics, DDC, airflow, hydronics, refrigeration theory, pH sensors, flow meters, electrical meters and system control techniques.
• Active certification as Master Operator, Master Programmer, Certified Automation Professional (CAP), or Employment Ready Building Automation Technician Certification.

Work Location: Dallas Campus; assist other UTSW locations as needed.

Shift Requirement: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with on-call (1 week) after training; 100% on-site/no remote work available .

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience
  4 years of experience in HVAC DDC controls and related HVAC systems.
  Equivalent trade school training or combination of both.
• Licenses and Certifications
  Maintains valid State of Texas drivers license Upon Hire

Preferred

• Education
  Associate's Degree in electronic technology field or vocational school with completion of manufacturer's service course in repair and maintenance of temperature controls.

JOB DUTIES

• Diagnoses, repairs, calibrates and makes adjustments to electric, electronic and pneumatic HVAC controls using tools of trade to ensure required temperatures and humidity to all campus buildings.
• Knowledge of advanced programming in the Siemens Automation system to include complex lab controls, variable frequency drives, and integrated building HVAC systems.
• Performs database management of HVAC field panels and controllers.
• Installs DDC controls, programming, and graphics for renovations, upgrades, or system enhancement projects.
• Troubleshoots programming of building HVAC systems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of: race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. In addition, it is UT Southwestern policy to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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