Manager, Utilities Engineering And Environmental Compliance

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Team Development and Leadership - Mentor and manage a team of professional engineering staff and technicians fostering a collaborative and innovative team environment. Lead the hiring of staff, define performance expectations, provide regular feedback, and support professional growth through training and development opportunities.

Engineering Support - Provide engineering support to UEM operational teams in the planning, design, and execution of engineering programs and projects aligned with Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) mission and the University's strategic plan as assigned. Project work includes feasibility studies, budgeting, preparing scopes of work, managing outsourced engineering projects, and performing other technical design tasks.

Utility Information Systems Change Management - Manage Utility Information Systems (UIS) Program to modernize utility infrastructure data and visualization tools for the main campus and the Pickle Research Center. Leverages advanced technologies to improve UEM Operations and Distribution utility asset management, project planning, documentation, and reporting. Manage UIS staff serving as UEM experts in utility data collection, geospatial technologies, and lifecycle modeling, working with Campus Operations and external consultants to develop, manage, and ensure the integrity of utility records throughout planning, design, and construction.

Environmental Compliance - Manage environmental compliance programs supporting UEM workgroups in meeting State and Federal environmental regulations applicable to UEM including. This includes permitting, reporting, updating compliance plans, monitoring tasks, leading inspections and audits, coordinating response to NOVs and corrective actions, managing compliance contracts, and serving as main point of contact with UT EHandS.

Project Collaboration and Advocacy- Partner with internal teams and external consultants to ensure alignment on engineering objectives, milestones, and outcomes. Advocate for engineering needs and secure resources to meet UEMs project goals and timelines. Ensure UEM and Campus projects adhere to UEM technical specifications and design standards. Foster strong relationships with campus stakeholders, contractors, and regulatory bodies to support seamless project execution. Represent and advocate for UEMs engineering interests and operational input in cross-functional initiatives and University-wide committees.

Oversee engineering and other service contracts working with contract management teams to renew and amend contracts as needed to maintain services.

Follow all University and UEM safety policies and procedures, take required safety and developmental training, and identify and report safety hazards. Perform work tasks in a safe manner, wear the proper personal protective equipment, and report near misses and incidents. Abide by Utilities and Energy Management's set of core values: Safety, Respect, Integrity, Reliability, Teamwork, and Excellence. Performs other related functions as assigned. Understand OSHA Construction Safety requirements.Perform other related functions as assigned. Required to carry a University cell phone. Expected to work at all UT Austin campuses and facilities. Drive UT vehicle.