Utilities Engineer

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Nov 20, 2025
Utilities Engineer Utilities Engineer Hiring Department: Utilities and Energy Services/HLP Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037371 Posting Close Date: Friday, December 16, 2025, 5 PM CST Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000 to $115,000. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC 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. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary The Utilities Engineer position provides engineering-related support, recommendations, and services to the Utilities Department in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services regarding energy products, power generation, production, consumption, and efficiencies for the entire campus, including steam, power, high-temperature hot water, and chilled water to ensure energy and cost efficiencies are being met. Duties & Responsibilities: Provides engineering analyses and evaluations to identify and implement performance and efficiency modifications to the operation of plant systems (steam, power, high-temperature hot, and chilled water). Provides project management and oversight of energy projects and initiatives. Coordinates with plant operating engineers, contractors and others on capital and maintenance projects through completion. Reviews and analyzes the campus' demand curve for all commodities (steam, high-temperature hot water chilled water and power) and makes recommendations regarding improved efficiency, maintenance, and operating cost savings. Tracks and validates utility usage metering data. Identifies, analyzes, and evaluates improvement and sustainability opportunities, along with the costs and the feasibility of related projects. Develops action plans to capitalize on projects and determines whether grants are available to subsidize these activities. Performs related utilities engineering tasks associated with engineering projects, including reviewing of designs for compliance with industry standards, codes, specifications, and meet prudent engineering practices. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Chemical Engineering. Three years of experience in a utility plant or Combined Heat Power environment or five years of facilities environment experience. Demonstrated knowledge in producing and distributing superheated steam, power cogeneration, high-temperature hot water and chilled water. Thorough understanding of prudent engineering principles and practices. Excellent communication and problem solving and analytical skills. Preferred Qualifications Two years of experience within a complex district energy distribution campus. Honeywell Niagara software knowledge. Certificate in Power Generation or Power Engineering from an accredited university. Experience with SOLAR steam turbines and HRSG management and maintenance. Experience with grid demand response and frequency response programs. For fullest consideration, applicants should complete the online application, upload a cover letter and resume, by Friday, December 16, 2025, 5 p.m. CST The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17397?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1c9331c4d286354a9c3bcf0f6cf2ef01