Controls Engineering Manager

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:

• Leads the automation and controls engineering team overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of controls systems for UK Campus and UK HealthCare
• Performs critical role in bridging technical system development with team leadership, vendor relations management, and plant operations
• Manages and provides support for the seamlessly integrated Building Automation System, including:
  • installed Building Controls
  • Graphical User Interface
  • Swisslog
  • Power Monitoring and Predictive Emissions Systems
  • Critical Research Equipment
  • Elevators
  • Fire Alarm Systems
• Performs necessary communication, maintenance, upgrades, and programming
• Collaborates with Project Managers to add and complete new buildings/systems to the Building Automation System (BAS)

In addition, the Controls Engineering Manager:

• Ensures Controls Engineering standards and requirements are met and/or exceeded in accordance with established procedures and processes
• Directly supervises assigned staff and maintains appropriate staffing levels, including hires, promotions, transfers, separations, etc.
• Encourages staff to maintain personally challenging achievement goals and to exert effort toward mastering tasks
• Proactively assists staff in reaching and obtaining their goals and objectives.
• Promotes teamwork and a positive work environment
• Strives for continuous improvement in all activities and work performance for self and others

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

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