Rossen Tzartzev - Associate Director of Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services
About Rossen
Rossen is the Associate Director of Electrical Distribution and Elevator Services for UT Austin’s Utilities and Energy Management (UEM). He has worked for the university for 15 years and has served in various capacities during his tenure, beginning as a student employee and later as a Power Systems Engineer before his current role.
Rossen specializes in the design, construction, and operation of electrical generation and distribution, district energy systems, and microgrids. In his current role, he oversees the Electrical Distribution team responsible for maintaining and repairing system components, emergency standby electrical systems, protective devices and controls, revenue metering, and monitoring. He also oversees the Elevator Services team responsible for the operation, maintenance, and inspection of elevators, escalators, wheelchair lifts, and dumbwaiters across campus.
Rossen holds a Bachelor's, Master’s, and Doctorate Degree in Electrical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin.
Rossen’s Areas of Expertise
- Power System Design & Analysis
- Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis
- Creative Problem Solving
- Team Development & Management
- Microgrid Design, Innovation & Operation
- District Energy Systems & Energy Storage
- Integration of Distributed Generation
- Strategic Planning
About Electrical Distribution & Elevator Services
Electrical Distribution (ED) maintains and repairs all system components: transformers, switches, street lights, sports lighting, breakers, and associated equipment. ED also services emergency standby electrical systems, protective devices and controls, revenue metering and monitoring. Additionally, ED provides oversight of the exterior electrical distribution system for the university’s main campus, off-campus student housing, Pickle Research Campus and Whitaker Fields. The electrical distribution network includes all of the equipment from the Power Plant or incoming power supply to each building’s main power switchgear. ED is also responsible for the operation, maintenance, and inspection of elevators, escalators, wheelchair lifts, and dumbwaiters. Additionally, ED provides and reviews specifications for both modernization and new construction projects.
Electrical Distribution & Elevator Services Leadership Team
- Associate Director for Electrical Distribution & Elevators: Rossen Tzartzev, PE
- Assistant Director for Electrical Distribution: Moses A. Kai, PE
- Electrical Distribution Supervisor: Lucas A. Larson
- Elevator Manager: Matthew Pike
Refer to the Electrical Distribution & Elevator Services Organizational Chart for more team details.
Contact Information
Email: rossen.tzartzev@austin.utexas.edu
Office Phone: 512-471-4467