(Auraria) Campus Engineer / Energy Manager.

State of Colorado; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

RTD Eco-Pass

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Auraria Campus is seeking a Campus Engineer / Energy Manager to lead energy management efforts across its facilities, reporting to Facilities Management and partnering with the ASCP. The role develops best practices for utility usage, conducts audits, and tracks energy data using EnergyCap and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager.

Collaboration with project teams ensures efficient, environmentally responsible upgrades.

Qualifications

• Identifies and coordinates energy management activities for the Auraria Higher Education Center and partners with ASCP.
• Audits buildings and utility usage to identify improvements and track energy data.
• Collaborates with facilities trades and project teams to apply best practices for energy efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an Energy Management Plan to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
• Monitor energy efficiency across campus facilities and identify conservation opportunities.
• Coordinate with ASCP, Construction PMs, and contractors to implement energy projects and ensure conformance with campus standards.

Job description

Department Information

This is a Non-Classified position, performing the outlined duties with the Auraria Higher Education Center.

Who We Are

Welcome to the Auraria Campus located in the Platte River Valley in downtown Denver. The Auraria Campus is the service provider for 38,000 students and approximately 5000 faculty and staff working at and attending the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Denver. Learn more about us through this link: The Auraria Campus

Auraria employees enjoy an excellent benefits package which includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, multiple medical, dental and vision options, discounted RTD Eco-Pass, BenefitHub and outstanding retirement plan. Learn more through this link: Non-Classified Benefits Package .

So, if you're interested in a great job working alongside great people, this may be the opportunity for which you've been waiting for.

Description Of Job

Job Summary: The Campus Engineer / Energy Manager identifies and coordinates energy management activities for the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), working in and reporting to the Facilities Management Department and in partnership with the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program (ASCP). Working with the Facilities Trades Departments (HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing), AHEC Projects, and contractors, the position develops best practices for all utility usage and conservation.

This position conducts ongoing audits of buildings and utility usage to identify areas for improvement and tracks and manages energy data using the EnergyCap and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager systems. The Campus Engineer / Energy Manager also works with Construction Project Managers and the ASCP to identify projects with significant return on investment and positive environmental impact, collaborates with contracted project engineers to ensure best practices are applied to new projects and remodels, and supports the ASCP mission to reduce the AHEC campus' greenhouse gas emissions.

The Campus Engineer also supports the Project Management Team by reviewing project specifications and submittals for MEP systems to ensure conformance with campus standards and best practices.

Essential Job Functions

Development and Execution of Energy Plan and Strategies

• Monitor and improve the energy efficiency of all AHEC facilities and school-owned buildings, identifying conservation measures to pursue.
• Develop and implement utility management strategies related to building heating/cooling, electrical usage, efficient irrigation, and water conservation.
• Audit existing facilities to identify energy savings opportunities and develop long- and short-term energy management goals.
• Develop a comprehensive Energy Management Plan in collaboration with AHEC Facilities and the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program (ASCP) to reduce energy use, save money, and advance the campus Climate Action Plan goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030.