University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
Posted
15 hours ago
Salary
$62,941.00 - $103,834.00
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Other
Description
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Controls Engineering Manager |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE54715 |
| Working Title | |
| Department Name | 3CU00:Utilities & Energy Management |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 48 |
| Salary Range | $62,941-103,834/year |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 6 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods; Repetitive motion; May be exposed to loud noises, fumes, confined spaces, and temperature/weather extremes while traveling to/from and/or reviewing job-site(s). |
| Shift | 8:00am 5:00pm (Monday Friday) Hours of work may vary dependent upon situational factors, emergencies, and crisis management requiring evening(s), weekend(s), and holiday(s) response. |
| Job Summary | Reporting to the Utilities Systems Manager, this position:
In addition, the Controls Engineering Manager:
Internal Employee Being Considered |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Windows/Office; MS Project; SAP; KRONOS Driver's License — Preferred Deep proficiency in PLC platforms and motion control; Demonstrated experience in technical leadership; integrated machine control systems; system architecture and standardization; Controls and automation deliverable; Familiarity with functional safety standards; Vendor management. |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | Yes |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Bachelor's Degree + 6 Years Tridium Certification — Preferred Certified Controls Engineer (CCE) — Desirable Certified Senior Controls Engineer (CSCE) — Desirable |
| Deadline to Apply | 06/12/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How many years of experience do you have implementing and supporting controls engineering systems?
- None
- More than 0, up through 1 year
- More than 1 year, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years
- * Describe your leadership philosophy and provide an example of a time when you were especially proactive in carrying out leadership responsibilities.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Tell us of a time you used your critical thinking skills to create something new?
(Open Ended Question)
- * Provide an example of how you have compiled data into a report or dashboard to support others on a team to monitor metrics and drive decision making.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Describe your experience with improving your organization's, department's, or team's processes or procedures to meet or exceed organizational goals.
(Open Ended Question)
- * Tell me about a recent change you initiated at work that helped your organization, department, or team better meet customer needs or requirements.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
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Job ID: 84610278