Senior Energy Manager

About the role

The successful candidate will join HDR, a Top 10 Architectural & Engineering firm, as part of the Installation Engineering and Installation Management functions of the Civil Engineer Squadron for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA). The role involves managing wide-ranging facility management services, including energy management, and supporting the academy's mission to provide state-of-the-art facilities for cadets and future Air Force leaders.

Responsibilities

• Work with project teams to achieve energy-efficient building and system design
• Manage or participate in energy audits of existing buildings to identify and implement energy conservation measures
• Recommend energy-efficient design solutions and technologies, including lighting, HVAC, and building envelope measures
• Develop detailed energy models using DOE-2 compliant software
• Prepare documentation required for obtaining LEED energy credits
• Serve as the base energy manager for the USAFA
• Identify and execute program energy management projects via Energy Conservation Investment Program (ECIP), Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), MILCON, and Energy Service Contracts (ESPC) such as “Energy Saving Performance Contracts (ESPC)” and Utility Energy Service contracts (UESC)
• Conduct facility energy and water conservation audits of at least 10% of facility square footage per year utilizing UESC and ESPC contracts
• Calculate and validate utility rates for each reimbursable consumer on base to ensure accurate billing
• Prepare quarterly reports for 10 Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) on Energy Performance Index, and Metering and Budgeting Program
• Respond to 10 CES data calls addressing current items of interest involving energy management
• Provide monthly utility consumption and cost data into Defense Utility Energy Reporting System
• Support all applicable DoD energy targets and Air Force energy reduction goals for USAFA
• Support the preparation for and participation in client and stakeholder information meetings, site data collection visits, stakeholder interviews, charrettes, and in-progress project reviews
• Plan, coordinate, staff, or otherwise arrange for the development, funding, processing, and management of energy projects
• Provide government with life-cycle cost effectiveness information for energy projects
• Determine the feasibility of alternative energy generation methods, special financing for Federal energy projects
• Perform site visits to any of the USAFA site locations to assist with communication, establish standard business processes, and ensure policy compliance
• Participate in control systems and energy master planning efforts

Requirements

• 10 years experience in DOD energy management
• Prior Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron experience preferred
• Ability to work in person and on site at USAFA
• Pass a background check
• Certified by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE, CEM)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 7 years experience
• Demonstrated practical experience, competence, and proven expertise in evaluating state-of-the-art building designs and energy-efficiency technologies
• Thorough understanding of mechanical systems and controls and knowledge of the specialized requirements of highly technical facilities such as hospitals and laboratories
• Experience working within the architectural design process
• Understanding of energy-efficient commercial lighting systems
• Availability to travel out of state
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to speak with confidence to building owners, facility personnel, contractors, architects, and engineers
• Excellent writing and documentation skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

Skills

• Knowledge and/or experience with federal contracts and/or the Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron

Benefits

As an employee-owner, you will benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement.

Pay

The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education, and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.)

Schedule

This position is full-time and located on-site at the USAFA. The expected start date is March 1, 2026.