Campus Energy & Utilities Director

University of Waterloo; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 135,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Waterloo seeks a Director, Energy & Mechanical Operations to lead engineering and energy programs for campus utilities. You will oversee Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC and Controls infrastructure, drive energy conservation, and coordinate across Facilities and campus partners to optimize performance and reliability.

Candidates should have 8–10 years in facilities or energy management, P.Eng, and strong leadership in complex institutional settings.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Facilities Management, or related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for energy management, utility infrastructure, and campus energy systems.
• Oversee long‑range renewal planning for energy systems and infrastructure renewal.
• Develop and manage operating budgets for energy programs and capital projects.
• Lead safety, compliance, and governance across utilities and energy operations.
• Collaborate with campus partners to optimize energy performance and system reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Energy management

Facilities operations

Budgeting

Project planning

Education

P.Eng

Graduate degree asset

Tools

ARCHIBUS

Job description

University of Waterloo seeks a Director, Energy & Mechanical Operations to lead engineering and energy programs for campus utilities. You will oversee Mechanical, Electrical, HVAC and Controls infrastructure, drive energy conservation, and coordinate across Facilities and campus partners to optimize performance and reliability.

Candidates should have 8–10 years in facilities or energy management, P.Eng, and strong leadership in complex institutional settings.