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    Engineer 2 - Chapel Hill, United States - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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    Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
    Description
    A SIGN-ON BONUS OF $7, IS AVAILABLE FOR THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT OF THIS POSITION PAID IN 2 INSTALLMENTS WITHIN MONTHS OF HIRE:
    $3, WITHIN DAYS OF HIRE DATE & $3, MONTHS AFTER HIRE DATE.


    The Engineer-2 position has a comprehensive commissioning and energy management role in the UNC's Energy Management unit.

    This position is responsible for multiple facets of commissioning work on capital building projects, including development of commissioning scope of work, qualification-based selection of the 3rd party commissioning agents, contract negotiation, and oversight of the work.

    Related tasks on capital building projects include review of plans from designers, equipment submittals, assisting with development of basis of design documents, coordination of functional testing and system training, along with general coordination between project team, UNC Facilities, and end users.

    The position will provide direct commissioning services and retro commissioning services for smaller capital building projects (customer funded or otherwise) to include control schematic development, BAS functional testing, troubleshooting, and training.

    Position will interface with complex mechanical and control systems supporting research lab space, including high-containment (BSL-3) labs and lab animal vivaria.

    This position will be involved with implementation and management of a continuous commissioning program for various building automation systems across the campus.

    Tasks include creation of appropriate rules, identification of control points, integration of control points with the software, and review of effectiveness of the program.

    As part of energy management unit, this position is responsible to identify and analyze new energy and water conservation projects (scoping and life cycle cost analysis), building audits and drawing reviews to develop the energy conservation projects with fundable cost estimations and savings calculations.

    Familiarity with building energy modeling software like Trane Trace and Bin data calculations is a plus.

    This position will partner with engineering services and other units within UNC facilities department during implementation of energy conversation measures, new strategies for optimizing HVAC systems to improve operational efficiencies while considering O&M concerns and ensuring projects are completed under budget and on schedule.

    Tracking issues encountered during each project in an Issues Log to ensure discrepancies are addressed properly and timely and project share lessons learnt with the team to improve internal processes.

    This position will also provide technical support for building control technicians and EMCS system operators and will provide support on technical, process and other aspects related to energy management unit 's responsibilities, as needed by the supervisor.


    This position is neither remote nor hybrid.

    Position is located in Chapel Hill, NC and will require the incumbent to be present at the office and work on the UNC campus buildings during the work week.

    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in the engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

    Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex mechanical systems for efficiency and maintainability.

    Knowledge of control system sequence of operations and able to read, understand and comply with the university's standards for mechanical and control systems.

    Knowledge of efficiency strategies for HVAC control systems such as discharge air reset, air side economizer, discharge static pressure reset, and heat recovery systems.

    Demonstrated experience programming HVAC control systems and experience with commissioning and retro commissioning of HVAC and building systems. Ability to read and comprehend complex mechanical, electrical and architectural plans and specifications. Working knowledge of current NC building codes. In-depth knowledge of commercial, institutional and laboratory heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. Ability to communicate verbally and in writing complex technical concepts to trades staff, engineers, and management. A valid NC driver's license or ability to obtain one prior to start date.

    Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Progressive experience with energy conservation methods for electrical and mechanical systems including lighting, HVAC, chilled waters systems, compressed air systems, building envelopes, and building pneumatic and digital building control systems.

    Advanced knowledge of building automation systems specifically Invensys, Johnson Controls, and Vista. Strong knowledge of maintenance requirements for HVAC systems. Cost estimating for design and construction projects. Adept at MS Work, MS Excel. Ability to participate in the development of long-range strategic goals. Knowledge of Continuous Commissioning. Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities


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