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University of Illinois at Chicago

Building Automation Systems Engineer - OVCAS IT and Building Systems

University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Building Automation Systems Engineer - OVCAS IT and Building Systems

Hiring Department : OVCAS IT and Building SystemsLocation : Chicago, IL USARequisition ID : 1026730Posting Close Date : 09/25/2024About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university.This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. Hybrid and flexible work schedules are available. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition, all full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents.Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrograms, designs, implements, maintains, and improves complex building automation systems (BAS), Direct Digital Control (DDC) devices and equipment, as well as their integration to other low voltage control sub-systems.Administers and maintains campus automation infrastructure related to HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning), lighting, irrigation, and related systems in university buildings.Plans for upgrades and routine maintenance related to building automation servers, supervisory systems, integration controllers, programmable field controllers, sensors, dampers, valves, alarms, and other control devices.Analyzes building automation system data, generates reports of building system performance, and develops measures to rectify issues discovered using analytics and reports.Troubleshoots and develops solutions for resolution of problems related to automation systems.Prepares budgets, cost estimates, and specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.Works closely with campus Heat, Light and Power teams to ensure optimal operation of automation systems.Collaborates with the Office of Capital Planning and Project Management, Physical Plant Construction group, and other campus teams on project requirements and issues related to automation systems.Meets with internal (OVCAS) and external customers to understand and develop automation system requirements related to project, corrective and preventive maintenance, as well as future upgrades.Assists in the maintenance of campus building standards related to automation systems.Assists in the review of engineering related construction or maintenance work completed by staff, contractors, testing companies and/or consultants.Assists in the direction of relevant work while ensuring that all construction codes and campus mandated standards are met.Perform related duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications Required:Bachelor Degree - Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems Management, related information management field of study.Minimum of 1 year of professional level IT experience within

Building Automation Systems

which includes installing, programming, testing, troubleshooting and maintaining building automation systems (for HVAC, lighting and other building systems).Preferred Qualifications:Minimum of 1 year professional experience in the area of HVAC automation systems.To Apply:

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