Job TitleUtilities Systems EngineerRequisition NumberRE49724Working TitleDepartment Name3CU00:Utilities & Energy ManagementWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level47Salary Range$57,158-94,286/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired Education
BS
Click here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience
6 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion.
May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and/or temperature/weather extremes while on or reviewing job-sites.
Shift
8:00am – 5:00pm ( Monday – Friday)
Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring evening(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Utilities & Energy Management Director Associate, the Utilities Systems Engineer:
- Oversees a wide-range of complex engineering requirements associated with the performance of utility systems (electric, steam, water, gas, etc.) and infrastructure for the University – Lexington Campus
- Monitors the performance of utility distribution systems within a broad area of specialty
- Identifies, investigates, and analyzes complex engineering problems and system failures
- Analyzes and tracks multiple systems to determine cause of deficiencies, outages, and failures
- Oversees work performed to restore utilities in as fast and safe a manner as possible during situations that cause outages or loss of services
- Maintains up-to-date technical knowledge on the latest discoveries and inventions, industrial advancement and development trends, legislative and regulatory limitations, etc.
- Implements updated technologies and best practices
In addition, this position:
- Develops designs, plans, and operations for utility systems such as steam, chilled water, power, water, gas, and sewers
- Oversees and/or manages utility construction projects, developing project scope, parameters, timelines, specifications, and budgets
- Oversees, reviews, and approves the work of external engineering planning and design consultants
- Ensures designs are consistent with University standards, contract specifications and all relevant regulations and engineering standards
- Develops project implementation strategies, budgets, and plans
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
MS Windows/Office; SAP; KRONOS
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in projects or programs related to the safe, reliable, and efficient production or distribution of utilities such as steam, chilled water, domestic water, natural gas, or sewer services. May specialize in infrastructure improvements to reduce service interruptions and improve quality of service
May specialize in infrastructure improvements to reduce service interruptions and improve the quality of service.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience
Bachelor’s Degree – Engineering + 6 Years
MBA — Desirable
Driver’s License — Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) or Engineer In Training (EIT) preferred
Deadline to Apply05/04/2025Our University Community
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