Research Engineer - Energy Engineering Specialist
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
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: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| Necessary Certifications/Licenses |
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| Preferred Certifications/Licenses |
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| 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: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
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| 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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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- *
How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have at least a Master's Degree in Engineering and experience with energy engineering and building
controls?
- Yes - I have at least a Master's degree in Engineering and experience with energy engineering and building controls.
- No - I do not have a minimum of a Master's Degree in Engineering and experience with energy engineering and building controls.
Required Documents
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Contact Information for References
- Research Interest Statement
Optional Documents
- Other Document
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
Dec 05, 2025