Engineer jobs in Austin, TX

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Who We Are

We are "the power behind UT".

Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) provides reliable and cost-effective electricity, chilled water, steam, deionized water, compressed air, emergency power, and elevator services for The University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin). We have more than 190 employees in five divisions: Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services, Energy Management and Strategic Programs; Mechanical Distribution, Operations, and Support Services.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking candidates who share the following core values:

Safety: Commitment to the well-being of our fellow employees, ourselves, and the campus community.

Respect: Treating everyone with fairness and dignity.

Integrity: Transparency, honesty, trust and ethics in our work and our relationships.

Reliability: Delivery of consistent, dependable, and uninterrupted services.

Teamwork: Working together through cooperation, contribution, and the sharing of our knowledge.

Excellence: Setting the highest standards through innovation, collaboration, forward-thinking, and stewardship.

You will be working for a university that is internationally recognized for our academic programs and research. Your work will make a difference in the lives of University students, faculty, and staff, thereby enhancing the experience of being a member of one of the premier institutions in the world.

If you're the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you'll like working in our department and for UT Austin. UT Austin provides an outstanding benefits package including but not limited to:

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%).
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 8% employer matching funds.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional conference opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Expansive employee discount program including athletic tickets.
• Free access to UT Austin's libraries and museums with staff ID card.
• Free access to all UT Shuttle and Austin CapMetro buses with staff ID card.
• For more details, please see and .

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Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employee without sponsorship. Security sensitive; three-year driving record and criminal background checks conducted on selected candidate. Hiring decision is contingent upon applicant clearing checks.

Under the supervision of the Engineering Manager, as well as by other departmental Professional Engineers, the Engineer assumes primary responsibility for supporting all UEM working groups in an electrical or mechanical engineering capacity. The Engineer independently evaluates, selects, and applies UEM and industry standards and/or complex engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria in making adaptations and modifications to UEM systems. The Engineer manages projects and activities that result in measurable improvements in building and district energy system energy and water efficiency.

• Field Inspections: Performs on-site investigations, conducts thorough inspections, and monitors projects to verify adherence to legal and code requirements. Reviews contractor-completed work for accuracy and recommends approval of contract changes to ensure compliance with specifications
• Specification Development and Design Review: Maintains, updates, and creates standard design and construction specifications and prepares design criteria as needed. Performs technical design review as a subject matter expert in the areas of mechanical or electrical engineering and energy and water conservation for new construction and major renovations
• Project Management: Manages and coordinates special projects through preliminary and long- range planning, schedules, estimates, budgets, detail final construction plans, specifications, special conditions, contracts and agreements. Oversees project progress from design through construction and commissioning. Prepares initial, progress and final reports.
• Commissioning: Performs equipment and process evaluations to ensure systems perform as desired. Troubleshoots existing systems and reviews controls, automation, and metered data to make recommendations for improvements/corrections.
• Communications Liaison: Facilitates effective communication among campus stakeholders by engaging with personnel from various departments, including administration, engineering, and construction teams. Establishes connections with external entities such as government agencies, contractors, consultants, and the public to facilitate the exchange of information, coordinate collaborative efforts, address inquiries, and provide timely responses.
• Cost Estimation and Reporting: Responsible for preparing cost estimates, feasibility reports and studies. Determines project initial and long term costs and savings and prepares life-cycle analyses. Reports findings through written reports and presentations
• Data Analysis and Management: Maintains robust database systems for project or program areas, ensuring accurate and organized data management. Performs data analytic using available data. Creates visuals to highlight trends and behavior as needed to make decisions and communicate findings.
• Perform other related functions as assigned. Attend staff meetings, safety training and meetings. Complete plant operation and maintenance training courses. Required to carry University issued cell phone during work and on-call hours.

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an ABET-accredited college or university with major course work in a field related to mechanical or electrical engineering. Five (5) years of experience in a field related to the job. Passing score on Texas Fundamentals of Engineering or other NSPE/TSPE reciprocity-approved testing entity, or ability to earn passing score within twelve (12) months.
• Ability to obtain PE within two (2) years.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong technical skills. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse constituents and workforce. Ability to identify and solve problems, think critically, and create solutions.
• Ability to adapt to change and quickly learn new technologies and processes.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate

• Ten (10) years of experience in a field related to the job. Experience with utility systems and equipment.
• Experience with project management and budget development
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentations to non-
• technical audiences.
• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM). Experience with building systems and equipment.
• Experience with database management.
• Experience with national standards such as ASHRAE and IECC.
• Experience in building and/or utility system commissioning.
• Experience in the development or review of construction standards or codes.
• Experience in developing workflows or processes. Experience in educational, research and/or healthcare facilities, infrastructure or systems. Experience in energy and water conservation programs.

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three-year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

$90,000

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work in all weather conditions
• May work in extreme temperatures
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• May work around electrical and mechanical hazards

• Use of a keyboard and personal computer
• Fine manual dexterity
• Climbing of stairs
• Climbing of ladders
• Lifting and moving

• May be required to work in confined and elevated spaces.
• Shifts may be extended- including nights, holidays, and weekends

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in .

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.