Instrumentation and Controls Technician

Job Title

Instrumentation and Controls Technician I

Raleigh, NC

Central Utility Plant

The NC State University Facilities Division is home to nearly 900 professionals who plan
, build
, and maintain the spaces that foster an environment where innovation, learning, and community thrive. Through this work, we help create spaces that empower students, faculty, and staff to reach their full potential. Operating year‑round, we manage more than 16.7 million gross square feet of built space and oversee 4,733 acres of campus infrastructure through a series of core departments, each composed of multiple specialized units:

• Design & Construction
• Business Operations
• Campus Operations and Maintenance
• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment

Whether responding to a maintenance request, shaping future facilities, or creating spaces that inspire discovery, our team is grounded in excellence, service, and stewardship.

Join the pack and become part of one of the largest and most respected employers in the state, helping shape the future of our campus community. Take a look below to see what we offer!

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work‑life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving Wolfpack community.

The primary purpose of the Electronics Specialist role is to identify and analyze issues related to utility plant control or metering systems and provide effective solutions. It involves performing both routine preventive maintenance and assisting with non‑routine meter/control installations, leveraging electronic principles. The Electronics Specialist should be comfortable troubleshooting support for thermal plant control systems, network communications, SCADA systems, and energy metering.

They should also demonstrate proficiency in adhering to safety protocols and fostering a secure work environment conducive to the well‑being of all individuals.

• Troubleshoot mechanical, electromechanical, electronic, and digital control systems on thermal plant equipment such as chillers, boilers, pumps, fuel systems, and cooling towers.
• Repair electronic devices including meters, controllers, and computers, as well as electronic subsystems such as valves, actuators, transmitters, and sensors.
• Utilize specialized test equipment such as volt/amp meters, power meters, and pressure calibrators to diagnose and repair non‑standard electronic devices and systems.
• Service and maintain digital/electronic control systems within the thermal plant.
• Perform preventative maintenance on metering and control devices to ensure operational efficiency.
• Lift, carry, and maneuver materials weighing 60-90 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Wear and utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, safety shoes, and ear plugs, as well as additional site‑specific gear such as a respirator, welding leathers, welding shield, and hard‑hat.

• This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule.
• Other duties as assigned.

Associate’s Degree in Electronics; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

• Experience troubleshooting commercial/industrial boiler/chiller/cogeneration thermal plants, energy measurement systems and related controls/software.
• Experience with Honeywell HC900 PLC hardware, current and voltage control loops and field devices from manufacturers including Rosemount, Honeywell and Foxboro.
• In‑depth understanding of commercial/industrial HVAC and energy measurement systems and related controls/software.
• Effective oral and written…