Energy and Sustainability Analyst

About the role

The Energy and Sustainability Analyst position at Montgomery College is a Non-Bargaining, Exempt, grade 31 position located at the Central Services location in Rockville, Maryland. The work schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Investigate existing building energy consumption patterns and building benchmarking based upon U.S. EPA Energy Star Portfolio Management program.
• Advise Energy Manager of Energy Conservation Opportunities (ECOs), perform building energy audits and computerized energy simulations based upon ASHRAE standards and supervise the work of professional engineering consultants and contractors.
• Meet with campus facilities staff to understand operating conditions and discuss suggestions for maintenance and energy cost savings.
• Collaborate with Facilities staff in reviewing plans and specifications and inspecting construction to ensure that building designs are energy efficient, meet energy codes and standards, comply with legislatively mandated LEED certification, support sustainability goals, meet Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS), and obtain utility incentives.
• Participate in the preparation of Utility Master Plans, sustainability policy and procedures, and ensure College renovation and expansions comply with those plans.
• Use computerized energy analysis and life cycle costing tools to prioritize, analyze, evaluate, select and implement cost effective energy retrofits, and monitor results to ensure predicted performance.
• Prepare calculations, graphs and reports to meet legislatively mandated requirements and inform management of resource conservation program progress.
• Evaluate, revise, and prepare College design guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Four or more years of progressively responsible experience working with building energy related systems.
• Experience with building design simulation and ASHRAE standards.
• Experience supporting, investigating, or integrating sustainability initiatives.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of mechanical engineering as applied to energy, utility management, sustainability, and resource conservation programs.
• Knowledge of best practices of integrated life cycle management (ILM), building utility and energy systems and resource conservation program outreach.
• Knowledge in energy conversion, energy conservation, environmental effects and resource conservation practices.

Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification - Maryland Professional Engineering Board
• CEM – Certified Energy Manager
• LEED Certification – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
• WELL Certification from the International WELL Building Institute

Benefits

This position is eligible for telework 1 day a week. This eligibility is subject to change based on the needs of the unit. Montgomery College offers a comprehensive benefits package including: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.