Job Description

General Information
Position Number 004311
Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Working Title Research Engineer - Energy Engineering Specialist
Position Designation EHRA Non-Faculty
Employment Type Time Limited - Full-time
Months per Year 12
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm
Hours per week 40
FLSA Status Exempt
Division Academic Affairs
Department College of Engineering (Col)
Work Location EPIC
Salary Range $78,000 - $85,000
Primary Purpose of Department
The Energy Production and Infrastructure Center (EPIC) develops a high-quality technical workforce, advances energy technologies, and fosters strategic industry-university collaboration to support the global energy sector and strengthen the Carolinas' economic and energy security.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Energy Research Engineer supports EPIC's national healthcare energy-efficiency program, which provides building-controls analysis for more than 50 acute-care hospitals and maintains a long-standing partnership within the healthcare sector.
Summary of Position Responsibilities

• Developing energy-efficiency plans in coordination with a project partner.
• Independently assessing facility performance.
• Preparing detailed monthly energy reports, and delivering actionable recommendations to facility management.
• Collaborates with specialized experts to advance systemwide energy-reduction strategies and promote consistent operational performance across all hospital brands.

Minimum Education/Experience
Masters Degree in Engineering and experience with energy engineering and building controls.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Additional coursework or certification in building automation systems, control theory, or energy management is desirable.
• Possess a deep understanding of building automation systems, HVAC control strategies, and sequences of operation, along with solid knowledge of ASHRAE Level I and II energy-audit methodologies.
• Familiarity with acute-care hospital operations, facility-management practices, utility rate structures, and key energy-performance metrics is preferred.
• Strong analytical capabilities to interpret BAS data, utility trends, and operational performance, as well as the ability to independently develop high-quality technical energy reports.
• Demonstrated proficiency with data-analysis tools and BAS interfaces and experience conducting or supporting energy audits, developing actionable recommendations, and working within complex or mission-critical environments, such as healthcare, is a preferred ability.

Necessary Certifications/Licenses
Preferred Certifications/Licenses

• ASHRAE Certification

Special Notes to Applicants
The vision of EPIC is to meet the education and research demands of a safe, reliable, and sustainable energy future through a strong university-industry partnership. Its mission is to enhance the available technical workforce and advance technology by facilitating strategic industry-university collaboration for the global energy industry, supporting the Carolinas' economic and energy security.

• The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
• The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
• Please ensure your resume reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
• UNC Charlotte Benefits Information:

Posting Open Date 12/05/2025
Posting Close Date 01/11/2026
Open Until Filled No
Proposed Hire Date 02/01/2026
If time-limited please indicate appointment end date 12/31/2026
Contact Information

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