Plant Utilities Engineer ; NY HELPS

University at Albany Job Posting:
Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS)

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages 17,300 diverse students in eight schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

Vacancy #: WF250236

Apply by:
February 21, 2026

Title:

Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS)

Location:

Power Plant

Grade: SG-14(CSEA)

Hours:

Thursday - Monday 3:00pm to 11:00pm (pass days Tuesday/Wednesday)

• Graduation from a heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force
• Enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard
• Enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army
• Enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy
• Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) holder and qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine
• Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC)
• Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License
• A bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering
• Four years of full-time hands‑on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facilities, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics, and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment
• Four years of full-time hands‑on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment
• An associate’s degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above
• Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (900 hours) OR completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above

Note #1 Information regarding qualifying New York State Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship programs can be found here: .

Note #2 Certification programs must be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or recognized by the New York State Education Department Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS). Information on ACCSC accredited programs can be found here: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Information on BPSS recognized proprietary schools can be found here: http://.

• Candidates must have a reachable score on the University at Albany Plant Utilities Engineer 1 Exam List OR be a current NYS employee with a current permanent appointment as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1, or in a title eligible to transfer to Plant Utilities Engineer 1, OR be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Plant Utilities Engineer 1
• May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment
• Any applications received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified

• Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable…