THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A strong educational foundation in engineering, energy management, or a related field, supplemented by experience in energy efficiency, auditing, or conservation projects.
• Proficiency in analyzing energy consumption patterns to identify inefficiencies, conduct cost-benefit analyses, and develop strategies for energy conservation and cost reduction.
• Expertise in evaluating energy systems and equipment, including heating, ventilation, air-conditioning (HVAC), lighting, and water distribution systems.
• Experience in managing energy retrofit projects, including project coordination, equipment selection, regulatory compliance, and performance monitoring.
• Ability to interpret technical materials, such as architectural plans, equipment specifications, utility rates, and government regulations to ensure compliance and energy efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collect, analyze, and present energy data using statistical and energy management software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with District personnel, contractors, consultants, and regulatory agencies, as well as present energy conservation programs to staff and students.
• Familiarity with the principles and methodologies of greenhouse gas emissions accounting and carbon footprint reduction.
• Familiarity with renewable energy generation calculations and optimization.
• Familiarity with energy modeling and building simulations, including familiarity with the leading building simulation software and graphic presentation of results.
• Experience with life cycle cost assessment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes District gas, water, and electrical consumption to identify usage trends, including energy and water waste, and develops recommendations regarding energy consumption and energy equipment based on energy audits, and cost/benefit and life-cycle studies.
• Analyzes energy markets and develops supply and demand side management strategies to mitigate or enhance the District’s position relative to energy matters.
• Serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies regarding the permitting, record keeping, and testing of District energy consuming equipment.
• Assists in analyzing utility rates.
• Verifies that specific energy savings are achieved according to pre-determined goals.
• Assists with the formulation of policies and procedures pertinent to the Energy Management Unit and District energy equipment.
• Analyzes government guidelines, laws, rules, regulations, and proposed legislation or other proactive actions and makes recommendation based on such analyses.
• Coordinates, plans, and schedules energy retrofit projects.