Facilities Controls & Energy Engineer

Full Time
Wilmington, NC 28403
Posted
Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Engineer

Working Title
Facilities Controls & Energy Engineer

Competency Level
Journey

Dept/School
Facilities - 35200

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Office of Facilities provides functions requiring engineering expertise related to energy and infrastructure. Supports the overall planning, design, and construction management of both new and renovation capital improvement projects for the University. Through assessment of existing facilities and direction from senior administrative officers, manage these projects’ budgeting, design, and construction. These services are available to all university divisions to assist them in meeting stated goals and objectives and to advance the University’s vision of the Master Plan. Position manages and supports sustainability initiatives, 1292 Projects, Purchase Agreements, commissioning projects and related grants.

College
Facilities - 35200 College

College/School Information

University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Location of Workplace
Main UNCW Campus

Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Facilities Controls & Energy Engineer will assist the Energy Manager in supporting, implementing, and managing a comprehensive campus-wide (or multi-facility) energy and infrastructure management plan and provide journey-level knowledge of best practices in energy management for existing and new facilities.

Position will perform engineering skills to effectively implement and manage design decisions and facilitate energy saving campus-wide projects. These projects may include new buildings, infrastructure improvements, major and minor renovations and whole building modernizations. The position will have responsibility for facilitating reductions to meet mandated and desired requirements. The position will work with university departments as well as State and Federal entities.

This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist in the removal of snow, ice or debris as required.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment or equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Preferred education, professional skills and experience
  • This position requires experience in design and operational strategies for reducing energy consumption; and experience in developing, implementing, and managing a comprehensive, campus-wide (multi-facility) energy management plan.


  • This position requires a working knowledge of the principles and practices of construction, including functional design, material, estimating, construction techniques and general trade practices, and governing codes and regulations.

  • This position requires the ability to objectively review designs prepared by architects and engineers, including the ability to read and understand plans and specifications.

  • This position requires the ability to estimate project-related costs. Ability to communicate technical subjects effectively, both orally and in writing, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

  • This position requires the Ability to make presentations to all levels of faculty, staff, students, and outside groups.

Required Certifications or licensure
  • A valid NC driver’s license is required for this position.

FTE
1.0 (40 hours per week)

Months Per Year
12 Months

Work Days
Monday - Friday

Work Hours
8:00AM - 5:00PM

Type of Position
Time-limited

Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
03/09/2026

Position Number
8318

Job Posting Date
03/10/2023

Posting Close Date
03/19/2023

Number of Openings
Single Incumbent

Special Notes to Applicants
This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.
PLEASE NOTE : This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

This position is being recruited at the Journey level. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.

Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/27931

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
  • List of 3 Professional References
Optional Documents

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