Utilities Engineer

Job Title

Utilities Engineer

College Station, Texas

Staff

$75,012.00 - $ per year

Utilities Engineer is responsible for providing day‑to‑day support to operations and maintenance of electrical utility production and distribution, ensuring reliable service and continuous process improvement.

• Monitor and analyze plant systems, perform performance analysis, initiate optimization actions, and participate in process improvement efforts to achieve plant goals for safety, productivity and efficiency, which may include driving a university vehicle to various plant facilities on campus.
• Provide technical expertise in support of capital projects, process evaluation, and equipment modification; manage contractors and coordinate maintenance staff during project installations.
• Maintain all logic and PLC programs, install switches, and perform maintenance on the network as needed.
• Perform analysis, detailed design, capital request preparation, installation, startup/checkout/debugging, and cost control of assigned projects.
• Contribute to a safe work environment by reporting accidents and unsafe conditions, using proper personal protective equipment, following safety procedures, and participating in safety training.
• Continuously improve the quality and value of services provided to customers and maintain professional communication that is responsive, respectful, and solution‑oriented.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited university.
• Five years of experience in design, maintenance, or operation of electrical power systems.
• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• Electronic Industry Technology (EIT) Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year of employment.
• Knowledge of electrical distribution systems, SCADA, relaying and controls, medium‑voltage equipment and testing, and system modeling.
• Ability to multi‑task and work cooperatively with others.

• Academic emphasis in power distribution and control systems.
• Experience maintaining automated building operation control systems in a multi‑facility campus or university setting.
• Experience with air and water balance of HVAC systems.
• Professional Engineer certification.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness.
• Free Linked In Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Employee tuition assistance and educational release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

Texas A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Texas A&M University System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.