Temporary Controls & SWIFT Engineer

Job Summary

This temporary position provides technical and engineering support to East Tennessee State University Facilities Management for building automation systems, SWIFT/digital twin technology, IoT sensors, energy management, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. This position will assist Facilities Management with the operation, development, troubleshooting, and integration of smart-building technologies used to monitor and improve campus facilities, equipment performance, energy efficiency, and system reliability. The position will work closely with Facilities Management staff, engineers, technicians, contractors, vendors, and technology providers to support building controls and the continued development of ETSU's digital building infrastructure.

The primary objective of this temporary position is to provide engineering and technical support to East Tennessee State University (ETSU) Facilities Management for the continued development, integration, and optimization of building automation, SWIFT/digital twin, IoT, energy management, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) technologies. The position will help expand the University’s ability to leverage real-time building data and connected systems to improve equipment reliability, energy efficiency, preventive and predictive maintenance, troubleshooting, system performance, and overall facility operations.

This is a temporary, hourly position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Basic knowledge of building systems, controls, networking, programming, IoT technology, or data systems. Basic understanding of HVAC, electrical, mechanical, or other MEP systems. Ability to read and understand technical drawings, equipment information, and system documentation. Strong computer, analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively with Facilities Management personnel, engineers, technicians, contractors, and vendors. Ability and willingness to learn building automation, controls, energy management, digital twin, and other smart-building technologies.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience, education, or coursework in the following:

Building Automation Systems (BAS) HVAC and MEP controls SWIFT or digital twin technology Internet of Things (IoT) devices and sensors Smart-building systems Building data analytics Energy management systems BACnet or similar building communication protocols System integration and networking Data visualization and dashboards Preventive and predictive maintenance technologies

ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.