Energy Plant Controls Engineer

Overview

The Energy Plant Controls Engineer within Facilities Operations Engineering and Campus Energy is a key team member of the Facilities organization. The Energy Plant Controls Engineer works collaboratively with the Chief Engineer and Assistant Chief Engineer and is responsible for supporting the automated control systems for two (2) Geo-Exchange plants with chilled water and hot water storage tanks, one (1) Cogeneration Plant with integrated steam-driven and electric chilled water generation and chilled water storage and one (1) data center plant. These plants are integrated and operated to provide energy services to the campus while minimizing cost and carbon footprint. Job responsibilities include identifying, developing, and implementing process and system improvements, and supporting plant operations (teaching), supporting construction and upgrade projects, supporting vendors, and troubleshooting, . The Controls Engineer provides technical expertise in the operation of control system hardware, software, instrumentation, and communication.

The successful candidate will provide in-house expertise and (technical and operational) support for our industrial control systems in the energy plants. They must have expertise in control system strategies, instrumentation, drive and motor control, trending, and data analysis.

This work includes responding to emergencies anytime during the day, night, or weekends.

Responsibilities

Utility plants and infrastructure

• Supports the university's energy plants, including cogeneration, chiller, and geo-exchange facilities, ensuring safe, compliant, reliable, and efficient operations. Responsibilities include supporting operations by identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving issues in and around the control system, providing training on new and updated systems.
• Promotes team cohesion by collaborating with operators and plant management to identify areas for process or automation improvement and developing or overseeing implementation of improvements.
• Ensures the reliability of plant operations by managing and maintaining backups of all applications and configurations necessary for disaster recovery.
• Acts as the University representative for testing and acceptance of control systems.

Campus Energy and Sustainability

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Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education / training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

180 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

Yes

Physical Capacity Exam Required

Yes

Valid Driver’s License Required

No

Experience Level

Mid-Senior Level

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Salary Range

$140,000 to $150,000