Systems Engineer Manager at University of Vermont

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The University of Vermont is hiring a Systems Engineer Manager. This role involves leading a team responsible for managing building automation and energy management systems across campus, with a focus on strategic planning, system reliability, efficiency, and sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction and water conservation.

Highlights

Lead team of engineers, technicians, and contractors managing building automation and integrated energy management systems.
Plan and implement strategic improvements to HVAC, mechanical controls, and instrumentation systems.
Focus on sustainability goals such as carbon reduction, energy conservation, and system optimization.
Manage compliance with codes, regulations, and standards related to building systems.
Required technical skills: building controls systems management, knowledge of energy management systems, computer project management tools, and blueprint interpretation.
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field plus five years of relevant building controls experience with supervisory roles.
Preferred knowledge of Honeywell, Johnson, Delta V building management systems, OsiPi, and control programming languages.
Compensation range: $110,000 to $130,000 annually.
Department: Physical Plant Department, reporting within Facilities Management.
Position is full-time, exempt, with possible hybrid work schedule and occasional evenings/weekends required.

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Advertising/Posting Title	Systems Engineer Manager
Posting Summary	UVM is recruiting for a Systems Engineer Manager to provide expert guidance, strategic planning, systems engineering, and management of the building automation systems, integrated energy management systems, and instrumentation in all University buildings and operational equipment. This manager leads a team comprised of engineering, controls, and instrumentation technicians, commissioning and retro commissioning engineers and technicians, and contracted controls vendor’s employees. Specific strategic and engineering components include planning for growth, reliability, efficiency, and services of these systems and implementing state-of-the-art technologies in support of departmental and University sustainability goals as they relate to carbon reduction, energy conservation, efficiency, and management; systems and Plant optimization; water conservation; and related initiatives. Promote a safe work environment in the shop and field. Actively engage in learning and practicing principles of social justice and inclusion, environmental sustainability and delivering great customer experience.
Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)	Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or related field and five years of experience in building controls systems management required. Demonstrated practical and supervisory experience required in design, construction, or commissioning of HVAC/mechanical systems and controls; operations of controls and instrumentation systems and ability to plan and implement strategic improvements to metering, controls and instrumentation systems. Knowledge of energy management/building automations systems is required. Knowledge of codes, regulations, standards and practices. Utilization of computer systems used in project management. Interpretation of specifications and blueprints. Effective organizational, written and oral communication skills required. Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain and driver’s check required. Initial employment contingent upon successful completion of background check.
Desirable Qualifications	Familiarity with Honeywell and Johnson and Delta V building management systems Knowledge of OsiPi Knowledge of programming languages relating to controls
Anticipated Pay Range	$110,000-$130,000
Other Information	Facilities Management’s YouTube channel
Special Conditions	A probationary period may be required, Occasional evening and/or weekends required (if non-exempt position, may result in overtime), This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this position
FLSA	Exempt
Union Position	No

Posting Details

Position will be posted for a minimum of one week, after which it is subject to removal without notice.

Job Location	Burlington, Vermont, United States
Job Open Date	11/04/2026
Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)
Open Until Filled	No

Our Common Ground Statement

The University of Vermont is a welcoming, educationally purposeful community committed to creating an inclusive environment that embraces intellectual diversity and global perspectives. We seek to prepare students to be accountable leaders who will bring to their work a grasp of complexity, effective problem-solving and communication skills, and an enduring commitment to learning and ethical conduct. Members of the University of Vermont community embrace and advance the values of Our Common Ground: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. Staff play a critical role in this effort and the successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to UVM’s mission and advancing Our Common Ground values through the execution of their job duties.

Position Information

Position Title	Skilled Crafts & Trades MG3 X
Posting Number	S6385PO
Department	Physical Plant Dept/11700
Position Number	002254
Percent of Full-Time	1.0
Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE	40
Term (months per year)	12

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