Princeton University
Executive Director, Engineering and Campus Energy
Princeton University is seeking an Executive Director, Engineering and Campus Energy for our Facility Operations team.
The Executive Director is a critical leader and contributor to Princeton University’s Sustainability Action Plan, playing a key role in determining the Net Zero carbon emissions goal and reaching it by 2046. The Executive Director leads the Infrastructure Master Plan development and implementation, including periodic updates to incorporate improved modelling and new technologies. The Executive Director provides guidance and oversight for the university’s hot water/heat pump/geo-exchange conversion from the old steam system, which will enable Princeton University to achieve its Net Zero carbon emissions goal by 2046 without the use of offsets. This includes recommending program-level changes, developing and recommending concept-level budgets for large-scale utility projects; projecting and quantifying anticipated changes to operating budgets, resource use, and institutional carbon footprint; obtaining internal and external approvals in collaboration with the Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations; and overseeing the implementation of specific building and infrastructure projects.
The Executive Director represents Facilities on several University committees, task forces and cross-functional teams, and may be called on to represent the Associate Vice President for Facilities Operations in matters related to the University or community. The Executive Director supports and often leads efforts with campus partners such as University Services, Environmental Health and Safety, Public Safety, and others.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
·Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline and 10 years or more of progressive experience in facilities engineering, utilities production and distribution, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
·Professional Engineering license in NJ; a PE in another state is acceptable if it is transferable to NJ
·Knowledge of mechanical, control, and electrical systems and equipment, and direct digital control building automation systems
·Ability to read, interpret, and understand construction documents, product specifications, sequences of operation, control drawings, and other technical data
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
·Master’s degree in engineering, business, or closely related discipline
·Prior experience in a higher education residential campus setting
·Experience managing degreed professionals in an engineering environment
·Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
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