Energy, Utilities & Sustainability Systems Developer

California State University, Sacramento•Sacramento, CA

6d•$8,367 - $9,803•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Energy, Utilities & Sustainability Systems Developer serves as the University's technical lead for utility metering systems, industrial control systems, building analytics, and energy-reduction smart technologies. The position designs, develops, programs, integrates, and maintains meters, software, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), databases, dashboards, and analytics platforms that support campus utilities, energy management, irrigation, stormwater, wastewater, lighting, and building automation systems. The incumbent develops intelligent monitoring and control solutions using advanced analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and data visualization to improve operational reliability, energy efficiency, utility resiliency, and sustainability performance. The role is in Sacramento State’s Office of Sustainability, which works with campus partners to reduce the University's environmental impact and advance sustainability goals through initiatives such as energy and water conservation, waste reduction, renewable energy, sustainable operations, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The position is full-time, with regular hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary based on department needs. It is a regular, probationary appointment. The position is exempt and not eligible for overtime compensation. The anticipated hiring range is $8,367 to $9,803 per month, with placement based on relevant qualifications and professional experience. The CSU classification salary range is $7,284 to $10,611 per month. Employment requires satisfactory completion of a background check, and employees must reside in California on their date of hire.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience. Additional experience demonstrating acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis; an advanced degree in a related field may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Thorough and advanced knowledge of the software application development life cycle and structured systems development concepts.
Demonstrated competence applying advanced judgment independently to resolve difficult and complex software development problems and issues.
Advanced project management skills and ability to manage multiple, large, and/or complex projects.
Advanced analytical skills to understand problems broadly, identify underlying principles, and develop strategic software development solutions.
Advanced skill in mentoring and overseeing the work of others.
Ability to research and incorporate new software languages, models, platforms, and techniques to improve efficiency and development approaches.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to convey technical knowledge and procedures and persuade stakeholders and management regarding software development.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents, including faculty, students, staff, and community members.
Satisfactory completion of the background check process.
Proof of eligibility to work in the United States; the university does not sponsor staff and management positions.

Nice To Haves

Training on BACnet, Modbus, PLCs, Ethernet/IP, SkySpark, Power BI, SQL databases, Haystack, Tridium, and scripting.
Certification in one or more of the following: LEED AP or LEED Green Associate.

Responsibilities

Serve as the University's technical lead for utility metering systems, industrial control systems, building analytics, and energy-reduction smart technologies.
Design, develop, program, integrate, and maintain meters, software, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), databases, dashboards, and analytics platforms.
Support campus utilities, energy management, irrigation, stormwater, wastewater, lighting, and building automation systems.
Develop intelligent monitoring and control solutions using advanced analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and data visualization.
Improve operational reliability, energy efficiency, utility resiliency, and sustainability performance.
Manage multiple, large, and/or complex software development projects.
Mentor and oversee the work of others.
Research and incorporate new software languages, models, platforms, and techniques to improve development approaches and efficiencies.
Communicate technical knowledge and procedures and persuade stakeholders and management regarding software development.