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Lead Energy Engineer

Energy Services and Sustainability

(UR Job ID: 255677)

Salary Range: $86k to $130k annually (URG 114)

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Maintains responsibility for energy savings projects throughout the University, including Central Utilities, River Campus, Medical Center, and all other University properties.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under general direction and with latitude for independent judgment:

·         Manages and coordinates energy conservation projects up to $500,000 for any University facility from design through construction and commissioning. Includes project basis of design and payback analysis. Manages purchase orders and approves invoices for consultants and contractors.

·         Is responsible for tracking energy use on buildings and energy savings following project completion. University expert on university metering and leads installation of new meters. 

·         Maintains relationships and collaborates with University stakeholders on programs and potential projects on River Campus, Medical Center, off sites and Central Utilities.

·         Works with Central Utilities Director to implement an energy dashboard system for campus buildings. Works with stakeholders on use of dashboard data.

·         Coordinates sources of outside funding and rebates for energy conservation projects. Initiates and submits requests as required. University expert on energy savings projects criteria and rebate programs. 

• Prepares quarterly reports of project costs and savings for senior management review. Provides technical advice and sets priorities on campus energy projects, working closely with other facilities managers.

 REQUIREMENTS: 

·         Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering and at least 5-10 years of experience in design and/or commissioning of building HVAC and/or electrical systems, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·         Knowledge of Building Control Systems and energy metering or mechanical/HVAC construction and commissioning equivalent preferred.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

Apply at UR’s careers site :

https://ps.its.rochester.edu/psp/PSApplyOnline/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=255677&PostingSeq=1