Energy, Utilities & Sustainability Systems Developer

Position Summary

Under general direction, the Energy, Utilities & Sustainability Systems Developer serves as the University's technical lead for utility metering systems, industrial control systems, building analytics, and energy reduction smart technologies. The position designs, develops, programs, integrates, and maintains meters, software, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), databases, dashboards, and analytics platforms supporting campus utilities, energy management, irrigation, stormwater, wastewater, lighting, and building automation systems. The incumbent develops intelligent monitoring and control solutions utilizing advanced analytics, automation, artificial intelligence, and data visualization to improve operational reliability, energy efficiency, utility resiliency, and sustainability performance.

Department

Sacramento State's Office of Sustainability works to reduce the University's environmental impact and advance campus sustainability goals through collaboration, innovation, education, and engagement. The office partners with students, faculty, staff, and campus departments to support initiatives focused on energy and water conservation, waste reduction, renewable energy, sustainable operations, and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. The Office of Sustainability also supports student involvement, research, and hands-on learning by using the campus as a living laboratory for sustainability, helping advance Sacramento State's goals of achieving zero waste and carbon neutrality while fostering a culture of sustainability across the campus community.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a related field and four years of relevant experience.
• Additional experience which demonstrates acquired and successfully applied knowledge and abilities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

Required Qualifications

• Thorough and advanced knowledge of software application development life cycle and structured systems development concepts.
• Demonstrated competence in independently applying advanced judgment to resolve difficult and complex software development problems and issues.
• Advanced project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple, large, and/or complex projects.
• Advanced analytical skills to understand problems from a broad perspective as well as discern applicable underlying principles to conceive and develop strategic software development solutions.
• Advanced skill in mentoring and overseeing the work of others.
• Ability to research and incorporate new software languages, models, platforms, and techniques to gain efficiencies and continually improve approaches to development.
• Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical knowledge and procedures and persuade stakeholders and management regarding software development.
• Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record.
• Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training on BACnet, Modbus, PLCs, Ethernet/IP, Skyspark, Power BI, SQL databases, Haystack, Tridium, and scripting.
• Certification in one or more of the following: LEED AP, LEED Green Associate.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

Conditions of Employment

• Satisfactory completion of the background check process (including a criminal records check) before any offer of employment.
• Must reside in the State of California upon date of hire (CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside California).
• Must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the U.S.; California State University, Sacramento is not a sponsoring agency for staff and management positions (e.g., H-1B Visa).
• Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative or judicial decision determining they committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years, and must sign a release authorizing current/former employers to release information regarding substantiated allegations of misconduct.
• This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) under the Clery Act depending on role and duties; if so, appropriate training will be assigned.

Pay

• FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for overtime compensation).
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,367.00 per month (Step 8) – $9,803.00 per month (Step 16).
• CSU Classification Salary Range: $7,284.00 per month (Step 1) – $10,611.00 per month (Step 20).
• Salary step placement determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.
• Salary Grade/Range: 1.

Schedule

• Time Base: Full-Time.
• Work Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; hours may vary based on department needs.

Benefits

Best-in-class benefits package; see CSU Total Compensation for details.

Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary). Hiring preference: eligible on-campus applicants in CSUEU Bargaining Units 2, 5, 7, and 9 will be given first consideration. Priority application date: Monday, November 2nd @ 11:55 PST (posting remains open until filled).