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Automation Integration Engineer Operational Technology (OT)

University of Missouri
Columbia, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Hiring Department

Energy Management

Job Description

At MU Energy Management, we power the future! We are responsible for producing, purchasing, and delivering vital utility services across the University of Missouri campus. Our advanced district energy system, centered around the state-of-the-art Combined Cooling, Heating, and Power Plant (CCHP), generates steam, chilled water, and electricity to heat, cool, and energize over 17 million square feet of academic, research, athletic, and healthcare buildings.

Beyond powering the campus, we also install and manage cutting-edge building automation systems that optimize energy consumption across the university. Our mission is to provide cost-effective, reliable, and resilient utility services that empower the University to excel in its academic and research goals.

If you are passionate about energy, innovation, and sustainability, this is your chance to be part of a team that keeps Mizzou running and thriving!

Job Description :

Provides engineering support for all Operational Technology (OT) and IT systems, networks, and applications used for producing, delivering, and managing utility services to the MU campus.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Provide engineering support for the design, installation, operation, of all Operation Technology (OT) and IT hardware, software, control, and network systems used for reliably producing, delivering, and managing utilities to the campus.
  • Provide engineering and support with the design, installation, operation, upgrades, and expansion of all process controls systems, including Wonderware System Platform, Emerson DeltaV, Rockwell Automation, Johnson Controls Metasys, OSI Pi, and other platforms. Ensure all appliable security updates are applied in addition to program updates to maintain reliability of systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement and system reliability.
  • Provide engineering design, support, installation, and management, of network hardware and software used for securing all OT system. Follow and oversee policies and procedures for securing network assets.
  • Assist with designs, installation, management, and support of expansion, and upgrades of the Utility Process Control (OT) Network infrastructure, including networking devices and cabling infrastructure including fiber optic and copper structured cabling.
  • Provide management and support of data historians including OSI Pi and Wonderware. Assist with development of interfaces, analysis, and visualization of historian and real-time data.
  • Assist with development, enhancement, maintenance, and support of all OT / IT in-house developed desktop, web, database applications, and custom interfaces.
  • Analyze, specify, develop specifications for purchase of OT / IT systems, ensuring compliance with policies and compatibility of systems.

Shift

8 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM

Monday - Friday

Minimum Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Licensure or certification may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Electrical, Computer, Industrial, or similar) is preferred.
  • Experience with operation and management of OT systems such as SCADA, PLCs, DCS, EMCS, BAS, and HMI platforms.
  • Experience with integration of IT / OT systems.
  • Cybersecurity technical experience with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, best practices, and industry standards.
  • Proficiency in network protocols and communication technologies used in OT environments (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet / IP, BACnet, OPC) and troubleshooting.
  • Experience with process controls network devices and cabling infrastructure, including hands-on roles in supporting routers, managed switches, and firewalls.
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Experience with software development using object-oriented programming principles, methodologies and languages and database systems.
  • Anticipated Hiring Range

    Salary Range : $90,000 - $120,000 yearly

    Grade : GGS-013

    University Title : Managing Engineer

    Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

    Other Information

    Energy Management is responsible for producing, purchasing, and delivering utility services for the University of Missouri Columbia campus. The complex district energy system begins at the combined cooling heating and power plant (CCHP) that produces steam, chilled water, and electricity used for heat, cooling, and electrifying over 17 million gross square feet of academic, research, athletic, and healthcare buildings. Additionally, Energy Management installs and manages the building automation systems to control and manage the campus building's energy consumption. Energy Management provides cost effective, reliable, and resilient utility services, allowing the University to meet its academic and research missions.

    https : / / operations.missouri.edu / facilities / energy-management

    Benefit Eligibility

    This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https : / / www.umsystem.edu / totalrewards / benefits .

    Values Commitment

    We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

    In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https : / / www.umsystem.edu / ums / hr / eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

    To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

    Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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