Building Controls Engineer

The full salary range for the Building Controls Engineer position is $103.100.00 - $196,300.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $149,700.00 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.


The Building Controls Engineer is a member of the UCR Facilities Services (FS), Energy & Utility Management team and plays a critical role maintaining building management/automation control system (BMS) functionality in coordination with Operations staff. The Building Controls Engineer is responsible for BMS commissioning and retro-commissioning for new and existing campus buildings. Possesses a strong technical background in electrical and mechanical engineering systems and applies project management skills and processes effectively. Reviews plans, specifications, requisitions, and multi-craft estimated projects to ensure compliance with campus standards. Uses various test equipment to troubleshoot, maintain, and perform repairs to field control interfaces and pneumatic control systems. Maintains relationships with service contractors, performs inspections, and oversees repairs of multiple building management/automation systems, software, communication networks and databases in compliance with campus standards. Reviews and optimizes HVAC sequence of operations to identify and implement campus-wide energy and sustainability initiatives and goals. Provides support, documentation, and training as needed to Maintenance and Operations staff regarding BMS functionality and implementation. The Building Controls Engineer will work independently while exercising professional judgement and providing professional recommendations to FS Leadership and other campus personnel.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.