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Mid level energy auditor jobs go to professionals ready to own audits end to end, guide junior team members, and deliver findings with minimal supervision. Openings are concentrated in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, with a mix of on-site and remote or hybrid schedules, and employers like Michels, Primoris Services Corporation, and Nexamp hiring at this level now.
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Posting Number STA00841PO26
Job Family Skilled Trades
Job Function Boiler Maintenance
USC Market Title Steam/CHW Supv
Job Level M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) Energy Facility Supervisor
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
Department DAF Facilities Energy Plant
State Pay Range G10
USC Market Range MRG - $58,934 $73,667 $88,401
Anticipated Hiring Range $58,934 - $73,667
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule
* Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal.
Advertised Job Summary
Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the University of South Carolina’s five Central Energy Facilities operating on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis, providing steam, chilled water, and electricity to Columbia campus buildings including the responsibility of the overall safe, efficient and reliable operation of sophisticated low pressure steam boilers, chilled water, and steam-generating equipment with an approximate value of over 32 million dollars.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Leadership abilities; ability to read and interpret written and printed instructions, charts, and job related manuals.
* Ability to make legible written records and reports.
* General knowledge of mechanical and piping systems as well as basic knowledge of the electrical and other trades.
* Employee must demonstrate organizational skills, planning and scheduling skills, problem solving and team building skills.
* Employee must have the ability to manage multiple and complex duties concurrently.
* Employee must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
* Employee must be able to prioritize work activities in alignment with the goals of the department, meet time restrictions and work within specific resource limitations.
* Employee must be able to assess training needs of subordinate employees.
* Employee must be able to make fact based decisions and build positive customer relationships.
* Employee must project a positive image which encourages high morale and team spirit and promotes confidence, usefulness and purpose.
Job Duties
* Assures the proper, efficient, safe, and reliable operation and maintenance of all campus boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, and process piping systems as well as associated auxiliary equipment by initiating and overseeing emergency and planned maintenance and scheduling repairs;
* Estimating time and costs for service work;
* Problem-solving issues that are identified with systems that are not in safe working order;
* Ensuring compliance with national and local codes and regulations;
* Contracting with subcontractors when necessary;
* Meeting with regulatory personnel.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
- Under the direction and leadership of the Energy Facilities Operations Manager, manages the operation and maintenance of five USC Central Energy Facilities producing steam and chilled water by planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and troubleshooting energy facility issues;
- Communicating with the Energy Facilities Operations Manager and other facility maintenance personnel;
- Ensuring that corrective measures have been provided for all identified energy plant problems or concerns; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices including customer involvement, communication, notifications, and process reviews;
- Ensuring that all work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations;
- Ensuring that all energy plant activities are well-planned, scheduled and coordinated.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
- Supervises energy plant personnel that are responsible for maintaining, operating, and repairing the energy plants by assigning specific duties to employees in accordance with their individual capabilities and job classifications;
- Reviewing their work assignments and holding them accountable to satisfactory performance; monitoring labor hours and materials expended;
- Ensuring that work tasks are performed in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner;
- Providing direction, leadership, motivation, on-the-job-training, and as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for prepared instructor training;
- Completing Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) documents; submitting records on all scheduled and maintenance tasks performed;
- Assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities;
- Reviewing, verifying, and submitting labor sheets and leave slips while using various computer equipment and software;
- Advising and instructing other trades supervisors and maintenance personnel in the operation and maintenance of Energy Facility systems and equipment.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
- Prepares, analyzes, and maintains reports and documents for upper management review including daily energy plant operations efficiency and issues in need of review, time and labor studies, incidents, work order completions, supply and equipment needs, disciplinary actions, position management information, and summations of meetings and trainings attended in order to provide work management with necessary planning and scheduling information;
- Keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs;
- Meet Department of Environmental Services (DES) operating permit requirements;
- Review trends;
- Share best practices and resolve problems.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
- Oversees the chemical water treatment process for boilers, cooling towers, and other associated distribution piping and equipment systems by reviewing daily operational test data; taking corrective action;
- Reporting to management when deficiencies are noted.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
- Performs related operating and maintenance duties as required.
- Submit, prioritize, assign, track, and close work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Monitor progress, coordinate staff and resources, verify completed work, and ensure accurate documentation of labor, materials, costs, and maintenance history.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
- Assists with the coordination of capital projects related activities including the installation of new and modified systems and related equipment by assisting in the design of plans and specifications;
- Assisting with the solicitation of bids and selection of contractors;
- Reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings;
- Consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and sub-contractors;
- Assisting with the approval process of new construction plans based on USC standards;
- Providing information on existing systems that may be affected during a project;
- Advising on requirements for future construction projects;
- Reviewing construction requirements;
- Estimating costs for project work based on length, scope, manpower, and equipment requirements;
- Communication of expected installation or modification work;
- Troubleshooting new or newly modified systems to assure proper functioning of the system; monitoring the contract and the work delivery;
- Providing leadership and direction to assigned contractors;
- conducting final inspection of project prior to closing out contract;
- Notifying Accounting for approval of final payment; and, when necessary, actual installation or modification of systems or the supervision of same.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
- Performs related operating and maintenance duties as required.
Essential Function No
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes
Hazardous weather category Essential
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 11/12/2026
Job Close Date 12/27/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by December 27, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
* Health and Life Insurance
* Retirement Programs
* Paid Tuition
* Dependent Scholarships
* Annual Leave
* Sick Leave
* 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
* Paid Parental Leave
* Professional Development Opportunities
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Posting Number STA00841PO26
Job Family Skilled Trades
Job Function Boiler Maintenance
USC Market Title Steam/CHW Supv
Job Level M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title) Energy Facility Supervisor
Campus Columbia
Work County Richland
College/Division Division of Administration and Finance
Department DAF Facilities Energy Plant
State Pay Range G10
USC Market Range MRG - $58,934 $73,667 $88,401
Anticipated Hiring Range $58,934 - $73,667
Location of Vacancy
Part/Full Time Full Time
Hours per Week 40
Work Schedule
* Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Basis 12 months
Job Search Category Other
About University of South Carolina
From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement
The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal.
Advertised Job Summary
Manage the daily operation and maintenance of the University of South Carolina’s five Central Energy Facilities operating on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis, providing steam, chilled water, and electricity to Columbia campus buildings including the responsibility of the overall safe, efficient and reliable operation of sophisticated low pressure steam boilers, chilled water, and steam-generating equipment with an approximate value of over 32 million dollars.
Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience
Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
* Leadership abilities; ability to read and interpret written and printed instructions, charts, and job related manuals.
* Ability to make legible written records and reports.
* General knowledge of mechanical and piping systems as well as basic knowledge of the electrical and other trades.
* Employee must demonstrate organizational skills, planning and scheduling skills, problem solving and team building skills.
* Employee must have the ability to manage multiple and complex duties concurrently.
* Employee must demonstrate good oral and written communication skills.
* Employee must be able to prioritize work activities in alignment with the goals of the department, meet time restrictions and work within specific resource limitations.
* Employee must be able to assess training needs of subordinate employees.
* Employee must be able to make fact based decisions and build positive customer relationships.
* Employee must project a positive image which encourages high morale and team spirit and promotes confidence, usefulness and purpose.
Job Duties
* Assures the proper, efficient, safe, and reliable operation and maintenance of all campus boilers, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, and process piping systems as well as associated auxiliary equipment by initiating and overseeing emergency and planned maintenance and scheduling repairs;
* Estimating time and costs for service work;
* Problem-solving issues that are identified with systems that are not in safe working order;
* Ensuring compliance with national and local codes and regulations;
* Contracting with subcontractors when necessary;
* Meeting with regulatory personnel.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 15
- Under the direction and leadership of the Energy Facilities Operations Manager, manages the operation and maintenance of five USC Central Energy Facilities producing steam and chilled water by planning, inspecting, verifying, communicating, and troubleshooting energy facility issues;
- Communicating with the Energy Facilities Operations Manager and other facility maintenance personnel;
- Ensuring that corrective measures have been provided for all identified energy plant problems or concerns; developing and maintaining strong customer service practices including customer involvement, communication, notifications, and process reviews;
- Ensuring that all work performed follows the departmental and OSHA safety guidelines, policies, and regulations;
- Ensuring that all energy plant activities are well-planned, scheduled and coordinated.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 30
- Supervises energy plant personnel that are responsible for maintaining, operating, and repairing the energy plants by assigning specific duties to employees in accordance with their individual capabilities and job classifications;
- Reviewing their work assignments and holding them accountable to satisfactory performance; monitoring labor hours and materials expended;
- Ensuring that work tasks are performed in a safe, productive, and cost-effective manner;
- Providing direction, leadership, motivation, on-the-job-training, and as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for prepared instructor training;
- Completing Employee Performance Management System (EPMS) documents; submitting records on all scheduled and maintenance tasks performed;
- Assisting departmental human resources in hiring, position management, and employee relations activities;
- Reviewing, verifying, and submitting labor sheets and leave slips while using various computer equipment and software;
- Advising and instructing other trades supervisors and maintenance personnel in the operation and maintenance of Energy Facility systems and equipment.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
- Prepares, analyzes, and maintains reports and documents for upper management review including daily energy plant operations efficiency and issues in need of review, time and labor studies, incidents, work order completions, supply and equipment needs, disciplinary actions, position management information, and summations of meetings and trainings attended in order to provide work management with necessary planning and scheduling information;
- Keep management informed of incidents, issues, and needs;
- Meet Department of Environmental Services (DES) operating permit requirements;
- Review trends;
- Share best practices and resolve problems.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
- Oversees the chemical water treatment process for boilers, cooling towers, and other associated distribution piping and equipment systems by reviewing daily operational test data; taking corrective action;
- Reporting to management when deficiencies are noted.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
- Performs related operating and maintenance duties as required.
- Submit, prioritize, assign, track, and close work orders in the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Monitor progress, coordinate staff and resources, verify completed work, and ensure accurate documentation of labor, materials, costs, and maintenance history.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
- Assists with the coordination of capital projects related activities including the installation of new and modified systems and related equipment by assisting in the design of plans and specifications;
- Assisting with the solicitation of bids and selection of contractors;
- Reading blueprints, schematics, or drawings;
- Consulting with University Project Managers, contractors, and sub-contractors;
- Assisting with the approval process of new construction plans based on USC standards;
- Providing information on existing systems that may be affected during a project;
- Advising on requirements for future construction projects;
- Reviewing construction requirements;
- Estimating costs for project work based on length, scope, manpower, and equipment requirements;
- Communication of expected installation or modification work;
- Troubleshooting new or newly modified systems to assure proper functioning of the system; monitoring the contract and the work delivery;
- Providing leadership and direction to assigned contractors;
- conducting final inspection of project prior to closing out contract;
- Notifying Accounting for approval of final payment; and, when necessary, actual installation or modification of systems or the supervision of same.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
- Performs related operating and maintenance duties as required.
Essential Function No
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive Yes
Hazardous weather category Essential
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Open Date 11/12/2026
Job Close Date 12/27/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by December 27, 2026.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
* Health and Life Insurance
* Retirement Programs
* Paid Tuition
* Dependent Scholarships
* Annual Leave
* Sick Leave
* 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
* Paid Parental Leave
* Professional Development Opportunities
EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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Mid Level Energy Auditor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level energy auditor job?
Position your existing experience around ownership and outcomes, not just task completion. Highlight audits you led independently, software tools you used to model energy systems, and reports you delivered to clients or stakeholders. Mid level postings typically want demonstrated proficiency with energy modeling platforms, familiarity with ASHRAE standards, and evidence that you can manage a project from site walk to final recommendations without close supervision.
Which companies hire mid level energy auditors?
Companies hiring mid level energy auditors right now include Michels, Primoris Services Corporation, and Nexamp, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from engineering and consulting firms, utilities, and large facility management organizations that run ongoing audit programs and need auditors who can operate with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level energy auditor jobs?
Yes, though site visits mean fully remote work is less common than in other technical fields. About 43% of mid level energy auditor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, typically covering roles focused on energy data analysis, reporting, and program management rather than hands-on building assessments. Hybrid schedules that blend office and field time are the most prevalent flexible arrangement at this level.
How do I move up to a mid level energy auditor role?
The path from entry level to mid level centers on building depth and demonstrating independent judgment. Early career auditors should seek out progressively complex projects, earn credentials like a Certified Energy Auditor designation, and develop proficiency with energy modeling software. The transition happens when you can own a full audit cycle, interpret results without guidance, and communicate findings persuasively to building owners or facility managers.
Which industries hire the most mid level energy auditors?
Mid Level energy auditor roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Construction & Real Estate, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent demand because they operate large building portfolios, face regulatory energy benchmarking requirements, or run sustainability programs that depend on qualified auditors to identify and validate efficiency opportunities at scale.