Energy Engineer

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Working Title Energy Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range $62,115 - $91,700

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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:

• Campus Planning and Strategic Investment (plan)
• Design & Construction (build)
• Campus Operations and Maintenance (maintain)
• Business Operations (core support services)

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

The Energy Management Department, part of Campus Operations & Maintenance within the Facilities Division, is dedicated to optimizing energy and water use across our campus to create a sustainable, efficient, and cost-effective environment. Guided by the Strategic Energy Management Plan, we implement innovative strategies to reduce energy consumption, enhance efficiency, and meet legislative mandates. Energy Management has responsibility for the following 6 areas of influence for NC State University: (1) Energy Data Management, (2) Energy Supply Management, (3) Energy Use in Facilities, (4) Energy Efficiency, (5) Campus Integration and (6) Water Use Management.

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

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

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

The Energy Engineer supports the university’s strategic energy management objectives by planning, developing, and implementing engineering projects and operational programs that improve utility system performance, reduce resource consumption, and enhance the reliability and sustainability of campus infrastructure. Working collaboratively with other Facilities Division Units and campus stakeholders, the position applies engineering principles, project management, and data-driven decision-making to deliver measurable operational and financial benefits across the university.

Provide project management and technical oversight for the university’s utility metering infrastructure to ensure long-term reliability, accuracy, and expansion of campus metering systems. In collaboration with the Energy Data System Administrator, develop long-range metering strategies, assess system conditions, prioritize repairs and replacements, and plan capital investments. Lead meter replacement projects from planning through commissioning, coordinate with campus stakeholders to ensure compliance with university standards, and leverage metering data to support…