Energy, Utilities & Sustainability Systems Developer
Job no: 562817
Work type: Staff
Location: Sacramento
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Information Systems & Technology, On-site (work in-person at business location)
Working Title: Energy, Utilities & Sustainability Systems Developer
Classification Title: Software Developer III
Posting Details
Priority Application Date: Monday, November 2nd @ 11:55 PST (Posting will remain open until filled)
Hiring Preference
Eligible on-campus applicants in California State University Employees Union (CSUEU) Bargaining Units 2,5,7, and 9 will be given first consideration in the recruitment.
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.
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 will be determined based on relevant qualifications and professional experience.
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Salary Grade/Range: 1
Recruitment Type: Regular (Probationary)
Time Base: Full-Time
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on department needs.
Department Information
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. Through these efforts, the office helps advance Sacramento State's goals of achieving zero waste and carbon neutrality while fostering a culture of sustainability across the campus community.
Please visit our website for additional information: Sustainability | Sacramento State
Minimum Qualifications
Experience and Education:
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 shown above 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
1. Thorough and advanced knowledge of software application development life cycle and structured systems development concepts.
2. Demonstrated competence in independently applying advanced judgment to resolve difficult and complex software development problems and issues.
3. Advanced project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple, large, and/or complex projects.
4. 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.
5. Advanced skill in mentoring and overseeing the work of others.
6. Ability to research and incorporate new software languages, models, platforms, and techniques to gain efficiencies and continually improve approaches to development.
7. Advanced communication and interpersonal skills to effectively convey technical knowledge and procedures and persuade stakeholders and management regarding software development.
8. Possess a valid driver's license and maintain a good driving record
9. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.
Condition of Employment
- Satisfactory completion of the background check process.
Preferred Qualifications
10. Training on BACnet, Modbus, PLC's, Ethernet/IP, Skyspark, Power BI, SQL databases, Haystack, Tridium, and scripting.
11. Certification in one or more of the following: LEED AP, LEED Green Associate
Required Licenses/Certifications
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Documents Needed to Apply (2)
Resume and cover letter.
Failure to upload required documentation may result in disqualification.
Advertised: Oct 19 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close:
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