What are the responsibilities and job description for the Utilities Engineer position at Tennessee Tech University - College of Business?
Position Information
Position Information
Position Number 719230 Working Title Utilities Engineer Job Title Manager Job Type Full-Time Department Utilities Admin Job Purpose
This position is responsible for the long-range planning and the management of daily operations of the campus district steam plant and chiller plant, along with the related thermal and electrical energy distribution infrastructure. Ensures that district steam plant and chiller plant are operated within all federal, state, and local regulations for the efficient production and distribution of high-pressure steam, chilled water, and related infrastructure. This position works independently under general directions from the Associate Vice President for Facilities and Business Services.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. At least seven (7) years of related professional experience including at least five (5) years of supervisory experience. Professional experience with energy and utility management, energy procurement, distribution, Building Automation Systems, and electrical power monitoring systems. Experience leading others and experience managing a large annual operating budget. Strong personnel management techniques with the ability to manage a diverse work force.
Preferred Qualifications
A master’s or other advanced degree in engineering or a field significantly related to utility operations. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Certification as an Energy Manager (C.E.M.). Understanding of power distribution systems and components including 13.2 KV,480/277, 208/120-volt three phase and single-phase power. Knowledge and experience leading the operation and renewal of steam plants and chiller plants, and infrastructure for high pressure steam and chilled water. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in thermal energy production on a district energy plant scale. Highly developed communication skills. Strong ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to interact with a diverse range of constituents internal and external to the campus. Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to use a computer to process correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and database applications. Experience using computerized maintenance management software and energy management software. Ability to make independent interpretations and decisions that are in the best interest of the organization, and that are consistent with the objectives of senior leadership. Ability to respond to emergencies and incidents after normal business hours, as needed, and on short notice. Ability to function in an essential personnel role, which may include an extended on-campus presence during emergencies.
Work Hours
Typical work hours are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 14. Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Date 03/10/2025 Screening Date 03/24/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter addressing how the applicant’s skills and abilities meet the qualifications for the position, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three professional references at time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Position Information
Position Number 719230 Working Title Utilities Engineer Job Title Manager Job Type Full-Time Department Utilities Admin Job Purpose
This position is responsible for the long-range planning and the management of daily operations of the campus district steam plant and chiller plant, along with the related thermal and electrical energy distribution infrastructure. Ensures that district steam plant and chiller plant are operated within all federal, state, and local regulations for the efficient production and distribution of high-pressure steam, chilled water, and related infrastructure. This position works independently under general directions from the Associate Vice President for Facilities and Business Services.
Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- Supervises and evaluates professional staff of approximately 7 employees including steam plant supervisor/operators and the campus Building Automation professional. The Director will lead the effort to implement a power monitoring and building automation team.
- Plans and manages utility repairs of underground steam, chilled water, electric.
- The position will track utility production, campus utility spending with monthly usage data, and compare this data to historical trends. The Director uses this data to identify and implement solutions for utility and building performance issues.
- The Director is the subject matter expert for utilities, infrastructure, and mechanical systems and serves as the University’s main point of contact for utility providers. Determines utility systems repair or replacement needs; develops long-range plans for system upgrades, replacements, utility optimization and campus growth.
- Develops a utility master plan in support of the campus master plan. Identifies and implements creative and typically complex solutions for energy savings, initiates capital project requests and leads through design, construction, and commissioning.
- Manages the university’s Title V Air Emissions Operating Permit to maintain all regulatory recordkeeping and submissions.
- Serves as project manager on efforts related to utility plants and infrastructure and coordinates and sometimes directly supervises utility outages and the performance of emergency and routine maintenance of campus utilities and facilities.
- Develops standards for design and operational performance, energy conservation, and standardization of MEP devices and systems to ensure utility assets realize expected life cycles.
Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. At least seven (7) years of related professional experience including at least five (5) years of supervisory experience. Professional experience with energy and utility management, energy procurement, distribution, Building Automation Systems, and electrical power monitoring systems. Experience leading others and experience managing a large annual operating budget. Strong personnel management techniques with the ability to manage a diverse work force.
Preferred Qualifications
A master’s or other advanced degree in engineering or a field significantly related to utility operations. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Certification as an Energy Manager (C.E.M.). Understanding of power distribution systems and components including 13.2 KV,480/277, 208/120-volt three phase and single-phase power. Knowledge and experience leading the operation and renewal of steam plants and chiller plants, and infrastructure for high pressure steam and chilled water. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in thermal energy production on a district energy plant scale. Highly developed communication skills. Strong ability to communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to interact with a diverse range of constituents internal and external to the campus. Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to use a computer to process correspondence, reports, spreadsheets, and database applications. Experience using computerized maintenance management software and energy management software. Ability to make independent interpretations and decisions that are in the best interest of the organization, and that are consistent with the objectives of senior leadership. Ability to respond to emergencies and incidents after normal business hours, as needed, and on short notice. Ability to function in an essential personnel role, which may include an extended on-campus presence during emergencies.
Work Hours
Typical work hours are 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday
Compensation And Benefits
Salary Commensurate with education and experience. Pay grade 14. Benefits Information
The University offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Date 03/10/2025 Screening Date 03/24/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants will be required to electronically upload a cover letter addressing how the applicant’s skills and abilities meet the qualifications for the position, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three professional references at time of application. References will be contacted at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts
- List of References
- Transcripts 2
- Other Documents
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least seven (7) years of related professional experience including at least five (5) years of supervisory experience?
- Yes
- No
- * How did you hear about this job opportunity? (Open Ended Question)
