About Us Overview Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our Strategic Plan . These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers. About Georgia Tech Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school. Georgia Tech's Mission and Values Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do: 1. Students are our top priority. 2. We strive for excellence. 3. We thrive on diversity. 4. We celebrate collaboration. 5. We champion innovation. 6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression. 7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community. 8. We act ethically. 9. We are responsible stewards. Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact. Job Summary The Controls Energy Engineer is responsible for designing, optimizing, and maintaining building automation and energy management systems to improve operational efficiency and sustainability. This role combines technical expertise in control systems with a strategic focus on energy performance, supporting the organization's goals for cost savings, environmental stewardship, and occupant comfort. Responsibilities Job Duty 1

• Design, develop, and optimize advanced control strategies for HVAC, lighting, and other building systems to enhance energy efficiency, operational reliability, and occupant comfort. Apply engineering principles and data-driven analysis to ensure systems operate at peak performance while aligning with sustainability and cost-reduction goals. Job Duty 2
• Lead or support commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts, verifying that systems are installed, configured, and operating according to design intent and performance standards. Job Duty 3
• Focus on developing energy conservation projects and conducting payback analyses to evaluate cost-effectiveness. Responsible for managing projects from initiation through completion, including the selection, contracting, and coordination of external contractors, consultants, and internal infrastructure teams as needed. Job Duty 4
• Analyze building energy data and system performance trends to identify inefficiencies, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement; recommend and implement corrective actions or system upgrades. Job Duty 5
• Develop, update, and maintain technical documentation for control systems, including schematics, sequences of operation, and programming logic to ensure clarity and continuity. Job Duty 6
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies and control platforms that support energy conservation, smart building initiatives, and long-term sustainability goals. Job Duty 7
• Collaborate with controls technicians and engineering teams to implement, test, and fine-tune control sequences and system logic for optimal performance. Job Duty 8
• Provide technical guidance and training to facilities staff and stakeholders on energy management practices, control system functionality, and operational best practices. Job Duty 9
• Ensure compliance with internal standards, safety protocols, and applicable regulatory requirements, maintaining a safe and efficient working environment. Job Duty 10
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational goals.

Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Experience Four or more years of relevant experience. Preferred Qualifications Additional Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, or PERMITS:

o Certified Energy Manager (CEM) o Leadership in Energy o Environmental Design (LEED) o Engineer in Training (EIT) o PE o CxA Preferred Educational Qualifications Master's degree in a related field, or equivalent. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

o Proficiency in interpreting electrical wiring diagrams and control schematics o Working knowledge of HVAC systems, boilers, and building automation infrastructure o Strong understanding of control theory as applied to construction and building automation systems o Basic knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including their integration with control platforms o Familiarity with digital control systems and relevant programming environments or languages used in building automation SKILLS o Proficiency in energy efficiency technologies and principles of sustainable or green building design o Experience conducting energy audits and site investigations, with the ability to analyze findings and recommend actionable improvements USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct . Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 . Equal Employment Opportunity The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Institute is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and Institute policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities. Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia ("USG") and Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of an individual's race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract. Other Information This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel This position does not require security clearance.

Job Grade:

S7 Salary Range $73,967.00

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Location:

Atlanta, GA Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check.

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