Systems Engineer Manager

University of Vermont; Burlington (VT); Ibrido; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Vermont is seeking a Systems Engineer Manager to guide strategic planning and oversee building automation, energy management, and instrumentation across campus facilities.

This leadership role directs a team of engineers, controls technicians and commissioning staff, focusing on growth, reliability, efficiency, water conservation, and sustainable campus initiatives with a strong emphasis on safety and inclusion.

Competenze

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of building controls systems management experience.
• Design, construction, or commissioning of HVAC/mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of energy management/building automation systems.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations and practices.
• Strong organizational, written and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Mansioni

• Provide expert guidance, strategic planning and management of building automation and energy management systems across campus.
• Lead a team of engineers, controls and instrumentation technicians, and commissioning staff.
• Plan for growth, reliability, efficiency and sustainability goals in line with university aims.
• Promote a safe work environment and uphold inclusion and social justice principles.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Supervisory experience

HVAC controls design/commissioning

Project management

Technical communication

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in engineering or related field

Strumenti

Honeywell Building Management Systems

Johnson Controls

DeltaV

OSI PI

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

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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 (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

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

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

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

Union Position

Union Position No

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/04/2026

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled No

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Skilled Crafts & Trades MG3 X

Posting Number

Posting Number S6385PO

Department

Department Physical Plant Dept/11700

Position Number

Position Number 002254

Percent of Full-Time

Percent of Full-Time 1.0

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE 40

Term (months per year)

Term (months per year) 12