Energy and Utilities Manager

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 273,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Sustainability Programs Manager to coordinate energy and water management strategies and related policies. You will identify efficiency opportunities, leverage incentive programs, and ensure cost reductions while maintaining high standards of patient care.

The role requires a mechanical/energy engineering background, CEM certification, and 5+ years in energy management within healthcare settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent.
• CEM Certification.
• Five years of engineering and/or strategic energy and utility management experience.
• Experience with building automation systems (BMS).
• Experience with utility incentive and rebate programs.
• Experience commissioning and retro-commissioning hospital buildings.
• Understanding energy usage and efficiency in large healthcare settings.
• Deep understanding of HVAC, lighting, steam boilers, and medical gas systems in hospitals.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE, Joint Commission, ASHE standards.
• Knowledge of utility rate structures, carbon accounting, and life‑cycle cost methodologies.
• Experience running BMS, energy modeling, benchmarking dashboards.
• Energy auditing: facility surveys and ECM design.
• Project management: oversee retrofits from conception to completion.
• Data analysis: interpret utility data and track EUI.
• Cross-functional communication: explain data to executives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and develop strategies for energy and water management and related policies.
• Research and leverage utility energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs to lower costs.
• Administer and submit utility incentive applications and provide leadership through project delivery.
• Automate data collection and record keeping for utilities management.
• Establish goals and metrics for utility strategies and conservation practices.
• Provide supervisory oversight of utility conservation initiatives.

Skills

Energy management

BMS operation

Data analysis

Energy auditing

Project management

Troubleshooting

Healthcare compliance

Energy modeling

Measurement & verification

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelors in engineering

CEM Certification

CEA Certification

LEED Credential

Tools

BMS software

Energy modeling software

Job description

Description

Under the supervision and direction of the Sustainability Programs Manager, coordinate and develop the strategies and implementation of UCLA Health's energy and water management and reduction activities and related policies and proposals. Research and leverage utility energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs to ensure UCLA Health seeks all financial opportunities and lowers utility usage and costs through efficiency programs. These efforts include identification of projects, administration and submittal of all utility incentive applications, leadership and technical advisement through project delivery and preparation as‑needed, analysis of measurement and verifications data along with final utility close out paperwork.

This position is the first point of contact for UCLA Health staff utility conservation and data requests in support of multiple organization‑wide energy and water reduction and climate change initiatives, including annual certification of greenhouse gas emissions. Automates data collection and record keeping procedures for utilities management purposes. Establish and maintain an effective communication strategy; develop and coordinate inter‑relationships with other departments and outside agencies. Establish goals and metrics for measuring utility strategies and conservation practices. Provide supervisory oversight of utility conservation initiatives.

Human health is inextricably connected to the health of the planet. UCLA Health recognizes the importance of environmental health, social equity, and economic vitality. Our Sustainability team advances our commitment to address our environmental footprint and understands the necessity of incorporating sustainable practices in our operations.

Salary Range: $119,700.00-$272,700.00 Annually

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's
  degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering or equivalent
  combination of education and experience.
• Certified
  Energy Manager (CEM) Certification
• Five (5)
  years of engineering and/or strategic energy and utility management
  experience
• Experience
  and knowledge of building automation systems and building management systems
• Experience
  and knowledge of utility provider incentive and rebate programs
• Experience
  commissioning and retro‑commissioning buildings and buildings systems to ensure
  efficient operation
• Understanding
  and experience of energy usage and efficiency measures in large, complex
  healthcare settings
• Building
  & Energy Systems: Deep understanding of HVAC, lighting, steam boilers, and
  medical gas systems unique to hospitals.
• Healthcare
  Regulations: Familiarity with safety and building codes for medical
  environments (such as ASHRAE, Joint Commission, and ASHE standards).
• Energy
  Accounting: Knowledge of utility rate structures, carbon accounting, and
  life‑cycle cost methodologies.
• Technical
  Proficiency: Experience running Building Management Systems (BMS), energy
  modeling software, and benchmarking dashboards.
• Energy
  Auditing: Ability to conduct facility surveys, pinpoint waste, and design
  Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
• Project
  Management: Skill in overseeing retrofits or clean energy upgrades from
  conception to completion without disrupting patient care.
• Data
  Analysis: Interpreting complex utility data to track metrics like Energy Use
  Intensity (EUI) and spot efficiency gaps.
• Cross‑Functional
  Communication: Translating complex engineering data into financial and
  operational terms for hospital executives and clinical staff.
• Problem‑Solving
  & Adaptability: Overcoming operational resistance and adapting green
  technologies safely into 24/7 clinical environments.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities
  Management or Building Automation
• Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) Certification
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Credential
• Clear
  understanding of healthcare suppliers, service vendors and consultants that can
  support carbon neutrality plans.
• Deep
  understanding of environmental issues and ability to translate those issues to
  realistic initiatives within a healthcare environment.
• Experience
  applying the concepts and components of sustainable environments, green
  buildings, and promoting healthy and safe workplaces for employees and patients
  within healthcare facilities.