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Posted June 07, 2026

Controls Engineering Manager

University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502 Full Time
Reference: 285112078

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
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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
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 (*).

  1. * 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
  2. * Describe your leadership philosophy and provide an example of a time when you were especially proactive in carrying out leadership responsibilities.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Tell us of a time you used your critical thinking skills to create something new?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * 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)

  5. * 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)

  6. * 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
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents




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