SENIOR ANALYST, CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Duke Careers; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,769 - 104,595; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Analyst, Control Systems Engineering to join the University Control Systems team within Duke Utility & Engineering Services. You’ll design, monitor, and improve facility control and SCADA systems, collaborating with IT and engineering colleagues to ensure reliable operation of central plant and campus utilities.

The role emphasizes programming, project design, system documentation, and training, with a focus on reliability, efficiency, and

Qualifications

• BS in ME/EE or equivalent with 5 years of relevant experience.
• Associate degree plus 8 years of relevant experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design, planning, evaluation, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of University automation / control systems.
• Operate and maintain PLCs and DDC devices that support district energy and other facility automation systems.
• Monitor facility systems to ensure efficient operation and data flow between software and hardware.
• Team with other engineering disciplines and commissioning agents to ensure projects meet guidelines.
• Develop and execute control system training programs for staff.
• Collaborate with FMD Engineering staff, Vendors, FMD Trades on improvements.
• Update control logic and source code when necessary.

Skills

Control systems knowledge

SCADA systems

Siemens Apogee

Iconics

DDC/SCADA graphics

Windows environments

Problem solving

Customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree (ME/EE) or equivalent

Associate degree (HVAC/Electrical) or equivalent

Tools

Siemens Apogee

Iconics

BlueBeam

Job description

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SENIOR ANALYST, CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Requisition Number: 266989

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Jul 8, 2026

Be You.

At Duke, we celebrate individuality and the unique perspectives that each member of our community brings. As the Senior AnalystControl Systems Engineering, you’ll be a vital part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team supporting Duke Utility & Engineering Services (DUES), which includes the operating units providing the full range of utility & engineering services to the Duke Campus and Medical Center: Chilled Water, Steam, Electric Systems, Water (including water, sewer, and stormwater), Energy Management and Engineering. The Energy Management (EM) unit is responsible for energy-efficient facility and central plants operations and promotes energy conservation practices throughout the University. The EM Automation Systems group is responsible for maintenance and operation of the DDC and SCADA systems. DUES is within the Facilities Management Department (FMD). This position reports to the Automation Systems Manager.

Be Bold.

What You’ll Do:

Support the University Control Systems including: facility control systems, central plant control systems, third-party systems, and SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) systems. Responsibilities include overall system design, performance monitoring, reliability implementation, evaluating network infrastructure, coordination with Duke’s office of internet technology (OIT), programming, project design and execution, procedure development, training, problem solving, cost estimating, and system documentation. Their goal is to ensure a smooth operation of all utility control and monitoring systems in order to provide maximum performance, consistency, and reliability of the systems.

Qualifications:

• B.S. degree (ME, EE, or equivalent) and 5 years’ experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience skills preferred.


• Associate degree (HVAC, Electronics, or equivalent) and 8 years’ experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience skills.

Typical Duties

• Participate in the design, planning, evaluation, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance of University automation / control systems.


• Operate and maintain programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and direct digital control (DDC) devices that support district energy and other facility automation systems.


• Monitor facility systems to ensure efficient operation. Manage connections between software and hardware systems in order to ensure reliable and consistent data flow.


• Team with other engineering disciplines and commissioning agents to ensure projects and systems are operating within the required guidelines.


• Assist in the continued development of University standards to provide guidelines for future project planning, design, construction and maintenance.


• Develop and execute control system training programs for relevant staff.


• Work with FMD Engineering staff, Vendors, FMD Trades and/or central control room on control system improvements.


• Update control logic and control source code when necessary.


• Work with information technology (IT) professionals to maintain hardware-to-software connectivity and security.


• Advise and assist with problems involving controls systems and facility operations.


• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of supervisory controls and SCADA systems


• Proficiency with Siemens Apogee controls and programming a plus


• Proficiency with Iconics controls and programming a plus


• Working knowledge or DDC/SCADA graphics development and database integration


• Experience in the controls and instrumentation for multi-use facilities central plant systems


• Proficient in Windows client/server and Windows PC environments


• Ability to analyze existing controls systems with applicable monitoring equipment to troubleshoot and resolve problems


• Ability to create and maintain positive customer and stakeholder relationships


• Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint


• Working knowledge of BlueBeam or equivalent markup and collaboration program a plus

Choose Duke.

At Duke, your work directly supports the systems that power our academic, research, and healthcare missions. You’ll join a community that values excellence, collaboration, and bold thinking as we build and maintain world‑class utility and engineering systems.

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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchangeof ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $65,769.00 to USD $104,595.00. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family‑friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham

Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.