Energy Systems Engineer

Major Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive energy conservation strategy and plan for the university facilities.
• Document the energy savings of all implemented energy conservation projects using certified energy audit standards.
• Calculate the annual energy savings for all projects implemented to serve as the accounting standard for the budget transfers into the Green Revolving Fund.
• Conduct thorough on-site energy audits of buildings and facilities, evaluating energy systems, equipment, and processes to identify areas of energy waste, such as inefficient lighting and HVAC systems.
• Document all potential energy conservation projects.
• Collect and analyze data related to energy consumption, including utility bills, energy usage logs, and equipment specifications to discover and document potential energy conservation projects.
• Use specialized tools and equipment to measure and evaluate energy performance, including data loggers and energy meters to discover and document potential energy conservation projects.
• Develop periodic reports and reporting tools (via Excel or similar) on the status of campus energy data collection and management systems.
• Prepare detailed reports, presenting energy audit findings, recommendations, and estimated cost savings.
• Develop actionable replacements, upgrades, repair and improvement plans from data analytics report results.
• Manage smaller ECM projects as assigned.
• Coordinate installation, operations, and maintenance of campus energy metering systems including electric meters, thermal energy meters, steam meters, and water meters. Both physical equipment and enterprise integration aspects of the system(s).
• Maintain and improve campus enterprise metering (PME) and energy analytics programs (Skyspark) as well as lighting control systems (Lutron).
• Manage associated enterprise software and hardware upgrades, program/monitor/update as required for new equipment or system changes, troubleshoot system issues and identify deficiencies.
• Collaborate with Building Automation System controls staff and facility engineers to: Optimize building automation systems (BAS) to ensure efficient control of building systems. Recommend adjustments to improve energy efficiency and occupant comfort. Analyze BAS activity and trend data to identify deficiencies and recommend corrective actions. Support optimal building performance.
• Collaborate with other departments in FREAS in the execution of projects that reduce energy consumption.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned including project management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant technical discipline with four years’ experience in energy management and/or relevant software controls, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Passion for energy savings/optimization and the implementation of data acquisition and analytics systems.
• Knowledge of building operating systems and current building systems technology, such as HVAC systems, building electrical systems, and Buildings Automation Systems.
• Knowledge of direct digital control systems as applied to building operating, safety, and security systems.
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Experience with typical computer systems and desktop software packages.
• Experience using specialized software packages for data acquisition and control of metering and energy management systems.
• Proficiency in data analysis and performance metrics relating to energy usage.
• Experience with networking devices to secure, enterprise level network environment.
• Ability to coordinate work and projects effectively across varied levels of customers and project teams including technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to think ahead and propose best systems solutions based on available feedback from data systems and data analytics reports.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills, and experience sufficient to complete the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification process preferred.
• Knowledge of the following technologies: IPv4 networking, Modbus, BACnet, 0-10V, 4-20mA, and similar communication methods and instrumentation.
• Programming experience with SQL and Python preferred.
• Experience with the following systems preferred: Schneider Electric StruxureWare PME and SBO, Lutron Quantum, SkySpark.