Utilities Engineer II

Georgia Institute of Technology; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Tech is seeking an Utilities Engineer II to support operation, maintenance, and regulation compliance for campus mechanical and electrical systems including HVAC, steam, and high voltage. The role involves maintaining a 10-year equipment replacement plan, developing annual MRR, and coordinating with facilities teams and vendors.

The position emphasizes collaboration with I&S Maintenance, Utilities and Energy staff, and other FM teams, with potential supervisory duties in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with data search, input/edit information, and MS Office tools (Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Four to six years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to operate, maintain and repair mechanical utility equipment and building systems.
• Create and manage replacement/repair projects with in-house and contract services.
• Maintain a campus 1-year equipment replacement plan and develop the annual MRR execution plan.
• Coordinate training needs for O&M and ensure objectives are met.
• Produce and edit engineer reports with charts and spreadsheets.

Skills

Engineering tools

Regulations

Procurement

Bid documents

MS Office

CAD

Reading drawings

Verbal & written communications

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Utilities Engineer II
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 303085

About Us

Overview

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

• 1. Students are our top priority.
• 2. We strive for excellence.
• 3. We thrive on diversity.
• 4. We celebrate collaboration.
• 5. We champion innovation.
• 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.
• 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.
• 8. We act ethically.
• 9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Job Summary

Provide services and support to the energy, operation, maintenance, repair, replacement, and regulatory compliance of all types of mechanical systems including HVAC, chilled water, steam, sewers and all associated components, and all typed of electrical systems including high voltage and all associated components on the campus distribution and in the zones buildings. Maintain a campus 10-year equipment replacement plan. Develop the annual MRR execution plan. Define training needs for O&M and assist in achieving those objectives by providing or coordinating those services. May be responsible for setting employee goals, assessing employee performance and providing feedback, and making pay recommendations. Interact on a regular basis: I&S Maintenance Staff, Utilities and Energy Staff, All other O&M Facilities Staffs, Building Coordinators, Building Facilities Managers, and other departmental administrative personnel, Procurement, vendors/suppliers, contractors/subcontractors, engineers, and environmental health and safety departments.

This position will not normally supervise, but may be asked to supervise occasionally, temporarily and in emergencies.

Responsibilities

Job Duty 1 -

Provide engineering support and assist the Utilities Superintendent, Power Plant Superintendent, and Zone Manager in the operation, maintenance and repair of the Mechanical Utility generating & distribution equipment, building mechanical systems and utility locating.

Job Duty 2 -

Create, perform, coordinate and/or manage the collection and maintenance of records, completion and submission of reports, applying and updating permits and remain current in knowledge concerning law and regulations about title V Air Emissions permitting and other compliance issues.

Job Duty 3 -

Develop and manage replacement and repair projects for mechanical components and systems with in-house and contract services.

Job Duty 4 -

Maintain a campus 1-year equipment replacement plan. Develop the annual MRR execution plan.

Job Duty 5 -

Assist area managers to solve issues involving mechanical systems.

Job Duty 6 -

Define training needs for O&M and assist in achieving those objectives by providing or coordinating those services.

Job Duty 7 -

Compile, produce and edit engineer reports utilizing various sources of information. Produce graphic aids to include charts and spreadsheets.

Job Duty 8 -

Position may require the ability to obtain a state-issued purchasing card (P-card) to procure materials and account for purchases using state purchasing guidelines.

Job Duty 9 -

Serve as an interface for projects with various groups.

Job Duty 10 -

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Mechanical or Electrical engineering technology or equivalent combination of education and experience

Other Required Qualifications

Computer knowledge: ability to search for data, input/edit information, word processing, design custom reports; software knowledge includes Windows, Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint, Survey Gizmo and Zimbra. Position has responsibility for formally representing the voice of the constituent/customer to Georgia Tech and is vital to effective marketing and communications by the Institute

Required Experience

Four to six years of job related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Fundamentals Examine (FE) or Engineer-in-training (EIT) Certified, Professional Engineers License, Certified Energy Manager

Preferred Educational Qualifications

Additional Bachelor's Degree in other Engineering discipline or Master's Degree in applicable field, or State Trade License in any applicable field

Preferred Experience

Four to ten years of job related experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

SKILLS

basic knowledge of engineering tools and regulations; thorough knowledge of procurement procedures and preparation of bid documents; ability to read, understand, interrupt technical manuals; effective interpretation skills with reports and manuals; computer knowledge to search computer files and/or generate standard reports, input or edit information into spreadsheets or programs, develop PC applications and operations. Skills should include standard MS Office software and CAD. Excellent planning and effective verbal and written communications skills required; strong knowledge and skills in computers, control, electrical systems and utility services, reading drawings and understanding specifications; working knowledge in general construction, maintenance, repair, troubleshooting; may require operating and maintaining building systems, machine tools, maintenance equipment, motor vehicles, hand/power tools, electrical/electronic instrumentation and light equipment

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Other Information

This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade

Job Grade: S6

Salary Range

Salary Range: $61,588.00- $79,908.00

Location

Location: Atlanta, GA

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit https://usg.policystat.com/policy/19298143/latest/