Utilities Specialist II
About The Position
Join UCF's Utilities and Engineering Services team in a hands-on role responsible for installing, testing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing electric, chilled water, and heating hot water metering systems. These systems support more than $25 million in annual utility cost recovery. The position helps ensure accurate utility measurement and billing by verifying meter performance, troubleshooting metering and data collection systems, and supporting implementation of new utility metering infrastructure. The work is primarily in the field and involves collaboration with utility, maintenance, controls, and construction teams to support campus utility operations. The position requires a valid Class E driver’s license and may involve driving to locations on and off campus for University business. A physical examination must be completed and passed. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are unavailable. UCF expects employees to reside in Florida when employment begins unless otherwise stated.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
- Valid Class E driver’s license.
- Complete and pass a physical examination.
- Authorization to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are not available.
- Reside in Florida as of the employment start date, unless explicitly stated otherwise in the posting.
Nice To Haves
- Experience installing, calibrating, troubleshooting, and maintaining utility metering systems for electric, chilled water, heating hot water, water, natural gas, or similar applications.
- Experience with revenue-grade metering and utility billing systems, including meter accuracy verification, testing, and data validation.
- Knowledge of building automation and metering communication systems, including BACnet, AMR/AMI technologies, smart grid systems, or related networked metering platforms.
- Experience analyzing utility consumption and interval data, and meter performance trends to identify discrepancies, system failures, and opportunities to improve accuracy.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, utility plans, schematics, and as-built documents related to metering installations and utility infrastructure.
- Experience programming, configuring, and commissioning electronic metering equipment, including BTU meters, transmitters, sensors, and data collection devices.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, relevant certifications such as Instrumentation and Controls Technician certifications, Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP), or OSHA 10/30-Hour certification.
Responsibilities
- Install, test, calibrate, maintain, and repair electric, chilled water, and heating hot water metering systems.
- Troubleshoot utility meters, sensors, communications equipment, and automated meter reading systems to ensure accurate data collection and billing.
- Analyze meter performance and utility consumption data to identify, investigate, and resolve measurement or reporting issues.
- Perform preventative maintenance and meter accuracy testing to support reliable, revenue-grade utility metering.
- Program and configure utility metering equipment, including BTU meters and building automation system communications.
- Support installation, commissioning, and replacement of utility metering infrastructure, and assist with contractor coordination during construction and maintenance projects.
- Review drawings, meter installations, and system configurations for compliance with departmental standards and accurate utility measurement.
- Maintain technical documentation, calibration records, work orders, and metering data using computerized maintenance and utility management systems.
- Serve as a technical resource for utility metering, energy calculations, and measurement best practices.
- Work primarily in the field and collaborate with utility, maintenance, controls, and construction teams to support campus utility operations.
- Drive to locations on and off campus for University business as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid annual and sick time off
- Paid holidays
- Retirement savings options
- Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
- Education assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
