Energy Conservation Engineer

Assist the energy conservation team with identification and implementation of energy conservation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current energy usage and strategies to provide proper environmental conditions with cost-effective energy utilization, working closely with Systems Monitoring (Building Management System).
• Develop short, medium, and long-range plans to implement energy conservation measures.
• Recommend sound policies directed towards energy conservation without compromising patient/staff safety or regulatory compliance.
• Assist Maintenance/Operations in evaluating HVAC and energy equipment maintenance to ensure effectiveness.
• Provide review for all facilities design activities as relates to energy management; utilize consultants as necessary to identify energy conservation measures.
• Review and recommend maintenance supply and equipment purchases to ensure energy-efficient replacements are specified.
• Assist with regular reports on the overall effectiveness of the energy management program.
• Maintain liaison with the Maintenance/Operations department to provide optimum facility comfort while reducing energy consumption levels.
• Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure best operation in the area of HVAC and energy equipment maintenance.
• Aid in the development of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) including energy calculations, estimating project costs, estimating annual energy savings, CO2 emission avoidance, and simple paybacks.
• Assist with re-commissioning efforts that partner the team with utility providers and campus peers to optimize building equipment function.
• Partner with the Office of Campus Sustainability and Innovation (OCSI) energy team to ensure alignment on initiatives and explore project funding options.
• Report out areas of opportunity to conserve energy and successes with the Michigan Medicine Facilities Team.
• Articulate the University of Michigan Health mission and goals in energy management and the University of Michigan goal of carbon neutrality by the year 2040 for global communication.
• Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, business, or related field with emphasis on facilities management within a health-care environment.
• Seven years of experience in energy management, mechanical systems design, construction and/or maintenance, or closely related field.
• Knowledge of energy management program development, building management system software (Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens, and ASI), HVAC, and lighting systems.
• Ability to manage budgets; strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Professional designation of Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred.

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on your very first day.
• 2:1 match on retirement savings.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change.