Campus Energy & Utilities Director – Resilience & Growth

San José State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 223,000; Full time

Job summary

San José State University is seeking a Senior Director of Energy and Utilities to provide campuswide leadership for the Energy and Utilities unit within Facilities Development & Operations.

The role oversees the central energy plant, utility infrastructure, and safety/security systems serving five sites and over six million gross square feet, guiding budgeting, master planning, and carbon neutrality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental management, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Ten years of supervisory experience in utilities and infrastructure maintenance and management
• Demonstrated leadership of central plant, utilities, and infrastructure operations

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, operations, and strategic direction of Energy and Utilities unit
• Direct maintenance and operation of central plant and campus infrastructure
• Oversee fire/life safety and campus security systems
• Manage preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance programs
• Administer operating budgets, recharge methodologies, and performance reporting
• Lead energy planning, master planning, and capital renewal efforts
• Establish unit policies, goals, and performance metrics
• Direct personnel management, hiring, training, and development
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and safety requirements
• Represent unit to campus partners and regulators and advise senior leadership

Skills

Energy management

Facility automation

Project management

Budget management

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Safety leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Tools

CMMS

Job description

San José State University is seeking a Senior Director of Energy and Utilities to provide campuswide leadership for the Energy and Utilities unit within Facilities Development & Operations.

The role oversees the central energy plant, utility infrastructure, and safety/security systems serving five sites and over six million gross square feet, guiding budgeting, master planning, and carbon neutrality initiatives.