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Open Date 07/10/2026 Requisition Number PRN45631B Job Title Engineering Project Managers Working Title Energy Engineer Career Progression Track P00 Track Level P2 - Developing FLSA Code Professional Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary
Monday - Friday, 8-5pm
VP Area President Department 00059 - Energy & Geoscience Institute Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range $65,000 to $75,000 Close Date 07/22/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary
Engineering Project Managers
Leads and supports university energy efficiency programs through technical assessments, data analysis, project implementation, and stakeholder collaboration. Identifies and develops energy-saving opportunities, tracks program performance and outcomes, supports research initiatives, and provides expertise to optimize building and utility system operations.
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Responsibilities
Engineering Project Manager, II
Essential Functions
Achieves university program metrics and reporting timelines.
Performs technical energy assessments, and techno-economic evaluations of associated solutions; drafts technical reports on findings. Specific responsibilities include:
Engineering and technical support for project design and implementation, coordinating with participant personnel to optimize the operations and utility use of systems and equipment.
Systems and equipment analysis to determine optimum operating conditions and diagnose issues impacting energy consumption; develops and recommends strategies to maximize operating efficiency.
Collection and analysis of data from utility management and information systems, such as a building automation system, and utility billing and meter data to identify opportunities for utility and operational savings.
Coordination with program business participants to implement effective and innovative efficiency measures and demand-side management strategies in buildings and facilities.
Researches and summarizes benefits of utility efficiency and on-site energy solution concepts.
Leads program reporting, including establishment and maintenance of program-level outcomes.
Supports and/or leads the development of new university research opportunities.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities as well as establishes and maintains professional networks (associated with university, utility sector, and community/industry organizations).
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Engineering Project Manager, II: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Bachelor's degree in an applicable engineering field or other relevant degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
Preferences
Equivalent of one to three years of utility-associated (energy, water, etc.) assessment experience, including:
Knowledge of engineering practices, principles and experience in one or more of the following engineering fields: civil, chemical, environmental, electrical, and mechanical.
Experience with process and facility systems and equipment, including implementing utility efficiency measures and optimizing equipment use and scheduling to maximize utility and cost savings.
Ability to identify high-impact efficient energy solutions and perform techno-economic analysis.
Experience making routine determinations related to engineering principles and standards and offering recommendations for non-routine matters.
Ability to communicate technical and nontechnical information to various stakeholders, including program business participants, in verbal and written formats.
Ability to manage time independently to achieve research program metrics and schedules.
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. Department of Energy Industrial Training and Assessment Centers, or equivalent.
History of university program promotion and business/organizational participant recruiting.
History of recruiting and development of university student workforce.
Existing on-campus relationships and partnerships to expand programmatic multi-disciplinary associations.
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Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
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Posting Specific Questions
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High School Diploma or Equivalent
Associate Degree
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Less than 2 years
2 years or more, but less than 4 years
4 years or more, but less than 6 years
6 years or more, but less than 8 years
8 years or more, but less than 10 years
10 years or more, but less than 12 years
12 years or more, but less than 14 years
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