Senior Energy Management Specialist (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an experienced Energy, Utilities, and Building Systems professional to assist with the implementation and maintenance of the BPS Energy Management program, and advise BPS on energy and utilities best practices within BPS buildings. This position resides in the Facilities Management Department within the Operations Division and is part of the BPS Energy Division, reporting to the Director of Planning, Engineering, Sustainability, and Environment.

About the role

The BPS Energy Division utilizes Building Management Systems to monitor and manage all BPS building utilities, finding efficiency and conservation opportunities while balancing occupancy comfort levels. The division projects, monitors, and analyzes utility usages and costs, reporting this information monthly and annually to BPS leadership. The Senior Energy Management Specialist will serve in a midlevel role within Facilities Management.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation and maintenance of the Boston Public Schools Energy Management Program.
• Advise Facilities Management on energy and utilities best practices within BPS buildings.
• Obtain Building Operator Certification (BOC) within 12 months of hiring.
• Conduct inspections of the Energy Management System (EMS).
• Assist in the maintenance of the Building Management System.
• Work with administrators, Shared Savings Contractors, and building custodians to ensure proper scheduling of energy management systems.
• Monitor the performance of all mechanical systems including, but not limited to, boilers, chillers, pumps, air handlers, co-generators, compressors, and solar panels.
• Analyze the performance of mechanical systems to spot problems or trends that may affect energy usage.
• Fine-tune control programs for optimum performance and savings, including optimum start routines, duty cycles, and hot water reset schedules.
• Monitor EMS system alarms, notify responsible personnel, and dispatch appropriate service personnel to respond.
• Coordinate alarm monitoring with municipal protective services to maintain critical alarm coverage at all times.
• Analyze utility costs building by building, recommend consumption goals, and report out-of-range fluctuations to the Energy Division Chief.
• Assist in the management and development of energy and water efficiency and conservation measures.
• Communicate energy, utility, and building systems information to all levels of BPS staff, students, and the community.
• Solicit estimates from vendors following all public procurement laws.
• Schedule and review work of vendors to ensure orderly completion; may approve and sign invoices.
• Assist with the management of the Energy Division budget.
• Serve as an on-call position, requiring occasional night and weekend work as necessary.

Requirements

• BA or MA in energy and utility management, building systems, physical and natural sciences (biology, chemistry, physics, engineering, environmental), or computer science and programming.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in energy management.
• Experience with energy, utilities, water, and sewer systems.
• Experience with budgeting.
• Experience communicating energy issues.
• Experience implementing small and large energy efficiency projects and initiatives, coordinating with contractors, and reporting on project results.
• Ability to develop custom reports and create new analytic tools.
• Ability to learn new systems and technologies.
• Ability to communicate complex energy-related concepts to diverse audiences.
• Operating knowledge of personal computers, peripherals, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive Suite, and electronic communication tools (email, text).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and daily availability of an automobile for travel to assigned schools.
• Current authorization to work in the United States.
• Understanding of and commitment to improving an urban school system in a complex and competitive environment.
• Deeply held belief in the overarching mission of public education.

Preferred Qualifications

• Vocational degree in energy management or a related field (may substitute for a BA/MA in the required fields).
• 2-3 years of professional experience in energy management and related equipment.
• Experience in a public school system and/or familiarity with Boston and Boston Public Schools.
• Bilingual or multilingual (speaking, reading, and writing in one of the major non-English languages spoken in Boston).
• Licenses, registrations, or certifications in EcoStruxure software, control suite, web station, or BACnet systems.

Union Code: SU7. Boston residency required.