Manager, Utilities Engineering and Environmental Compliance

Manager, Utilities Engineering and Environmental Compliance

Join us at The University of Texas at Austin as a Manager accountable for overseeing engineering, environmental compliance, and utility information support services within Utilities and Energy Management (UEM). The successful candidate will lead a team, develop technical design standards, and partner with campus project teams to ensure compliance with State and Federal regulations.

Hiring Department:
Utilities and Energy Management
Position Type:
Full‑time

Location:

Austin, TX
Weekly

Hours:

40
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately

• Mentor and manage a team of professional engineers and technicians, guiding hiring, performance expectations, and professional development.
• Provide engineering support for UEM operational teams, including feasibility studies, budgeting, scope preparation, outsourcing, and technical design tasks.
• Direct the Utility Information Systems program, modernizing data and visualization tools for campus and research facilities.
• Manage environmental compliance programs, overseeing permitting, reporting, inspections, audits, corrective actions, and coordination with UT EH&S.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align engineering objectives, secure resources, and ensure adherence to UEM design standards and technical specifications.
• Oversee engineering and service contracts, renewing and amending agreements as necessary.
• Maintain safety, regulatory, and core value compliance across all UEM activities.
• Support additional duties as assigned and travel to all UT Austin campuses and facilities, including operating UT vehicles.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering, or an ABET‑accredited engineering field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas, or ability to obtain reciprocity within six months.
• Minimum of three years in supervisory, team‑lead, or management roles.
• At least five years managing design and construction projects for industrial or energy plant facilities.
• Minimum of five years on higher education or hospital campus district energy projects.
• Demonstrated management of multiple assignments in a complex university environment.
• Project management and budgeting experience.
• Knowledge of design and construction contract documents.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including non‑technical presentations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and project software.
• Ability to work independently and in a team, solve problems, and adapt to change.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business Management.
• Ten or more years managing large and small institutional design and construction projects focused on higher education or hospital campuses.
• Ten or more years in industrial, steam, chilled water, or utility systems.
• Five or more years supervising three or more employees.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations in the energy and utilities sector.
• Experience developing or reviewing construction standards or codes.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Skills in AutoCAD and Revit applications.

Class “C” driver’s license required. Applicants must provide a current three‑year driving record and obtain a Texas driver’s license within 30 days if not a resident.

$130,000

• Uniforms and personal protection equipment (furnished)
• Work may involve all weather conditions, extreme temperatures, chemical fumes, biohazards, and electrical/mechanical hazards.

• Use of keyboard and computer, fine manual dexterity, occasional work from ladders or scaffolds, lifting up to 50 lbs, twisting, grasping, pushing, pulling, and bending.

• Exposure to loud noise, dust, allergens, climbing stairs, lifting, and moving within plant/shop areas.
• Usual office environment with occasional extended hours.
• Must operate job‑related equipment and software.

40.00 hours/week, standard schedule 8:00 AM–5:00 PM campus. Limited weekend and after‑hours work may be required.

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