Energy Systems Engineer

6 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Chicago Full time
About the Position

The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a highly skilled Energy Systems Engineer to join our team in the Utilities Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing engineering-related support and services to ensure energy and cost efficiencies across our campus.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide engineering analyses and evaluations to identify and implement performance and efficiency modifications to plant systems, including steam, electrical, high-temperature hot water, and chilled water.
  • Manage and oversee energy projects and initiatives, coordinating with internal and external personnel and customers.
  • Review and analyze demand vs consumption of utility commodities for the entire campus, making recommendations for efficiency, cost savings, and better usage.
  • Identify, analyze, and evaluate improvement and sustainability opportunities, along with the costs and feasibility of related projects.
  • Develop and implement action plans to capitalize on projects and determine whether grants are available to subsidize these activities.
  • Perform related utilities engineering tasks, including delivery of accurate and thorough designs that comply with industry standards, codes, specifications, and meet prudent engineering practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, or Chemical Engineering.
  • Five years' experience in a utility plant or CHP environment, with at least two years' experience in a complex district energy facility environment.
  • Two years' experience working with utility incentive and rebate programs.
  • Demonstrated knowledge in the production and consumption of power and energy generation, primarily in the areas of steam, electrical, hot, and chilled water.
  • Knowledge of project management fundamentals, utility-related federal regulatory and legal requirements, and those in the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago.
  • Thorough understanding of prudent engineering principles and practices, proficient with energy technologies and methodologies, and excellent communication skills and computer proficiency.


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