Building Controls Engineer

The full salary range for the Building Controls Engineer position is $ - $ annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $ annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

The Building Controls Engineer is a member of the UCR Facilities Services (FS), Energy & Utility Management team and plays a critical role maintaining building management/automation control system (BMS) functionality in coordination with Operations staff. The Building Controls Engineer is responsible for BMS commissioning and retro-commissioning for new and existing campus buildings.

• Possesses a strong technical background in electrical and mechanical engineering systems and applies project management skills and processes effectively.
• Reviews plans, specifications, requisitions, and multi-craft estimated projects to ensure compliance with campus standards.
• Uses various test equipment to troubleshoot, maintain, and perform repairs to field control interfaces and pneumatic control systems.
• Maintains relationships with service contractors, performs inspections, and oversees repairs of multiple building management/automation systems, software, communication networks and databases in compliance with campus standards.
• Reviews and optimizes HVAC sequence of operations to identify and implement campus-wide energy and sustainability initiatives and goals.
• Provides support, documentation, and training as needed to Maintenance and Operations staff regarding BMS functionality and implementation.
• Works independently while exercising professional judgement and providing professional recommendations to FS Leadership and other campus personnel.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.