Energy Engineer - Senior

10600 Continuum of Care; United States; Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEAK tuition program

Benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a senior leader in energy management to oversee complex, system-wide projects across its facilities portfolio. You will collaborate with Facility Management, Design and Construction to drive design, commissioning, operations, and maintenance aimed at cost reduction and performance improvement.

Strong experience in HVAC, utilities, and energy efficiency, plus a PE license, is required. Travel across the Intermountain system is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural drawings.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment (boilers, chillers, pumps, towers, AHU, etc.).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for concise decision-making.
• Experience managing multiple projects with internal customers.

Responsibilities

• Independent project management of large-size projects.
• Develops system level strategy and direction.
• Mentors other team members to increase their skill and knowledge.
• Handles all aspects of energy/facility project management including scope, design, budget, contracts, implementation, verification, and utility incentives.
• May directly manage others on the energy team.
• Develops and utilizes standard metrics to assess energy and water conservation effectiveness.
• Collaborates with design engineers, project managers, and commissioning agents to implement projects and energy optimization measures.
• Trains facility management staff and leaders on energy conservation and maintenance impact on consumption and equipment life.
• Creates standards and guidelines for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; reviews design documents; leads commissioning/recommissioning.

Skills

Project management

Energy management

HVAC systems knowledge

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Mentoring team members

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science

P.E. license

Master’s Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science

Tools

Building automation systems knowledge

Construction and commissioning workflows

Job description

Job Description

To provide leadership and subject matter expertise to Intermountain Health staff and leaders as part of Intermountain Health's ongoing efforts to reduce operating and capital costs in its physical plants system wide. They provide energy, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls expertise on new construction and existing buildings. This position interfaces with internal and external partners as a representative of the Intermountain Health Energy Management Department.

Schedule: Full-time/Exempt/Benefits Eligible Monday-Friday 8am-5pm hybrid onsite across deserts/canyons area

Job Profile

This is a system-wide role assigned to work on complex projects throughout the Intermountain system. This role works closely with the Facility Management and the Facility Design and Construction Departments to lead design, construction, commissioning, recommissioning, operations and maintenance to improve performance and reduce costs in facilities system wide. This position reports to the manager or director of the Energy Management Department.

Responsibilities

• Independent project management of large-size projects.
• Develops system level strategy and direction.
• Mentors other team members to increase their skill and knowledge.
• Handles all aspects of energy/facility project management including scope, design, budget, contracts, implementation, verification, and utility incentives.
• May directly manage others on the energy team.
• Develops and utilizes standard metrics to assess the effectiveness of energy and water conservation efforts.
• Works collaboratively with design engineers, project managers, and commissioning agents to implement projects, strategies, and promote energy optimization measures.
• Teaches and trains facility management staff and leaders the principles of energy conservation and management, and the effect of proper maintenance procedures on energy consumption and equipment life.
• Supports Facility Design and Construction and Facility Management by creating standards and guidelines related to mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, ensuring adherence to standards and guidelines, leading review of design documents from consulting design teams, leading commissioning and recommissioning of facility equipment.
• Stays abreast of best practices, new technologies, market dynamics and trends, and acts as a subject matter expert and resource to others, advising on best practices and process improvement.
• Works to implement energy efficient design and optimization strategies that protect Intermountain assets and operations.

Minimum Requirements

• 9 years of applicable experience in facility management, energy management, or construction. - or - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science Discipline, plus a P.E. license and five years of applicable experience in facility management, energy management, construction, or consulting engineering.
• - or - Master’s Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science Discipline, plus a P.E. license and two years of applicable experience in facility management, energy management, construction, or consulting engineering.
• - or - PhD Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science Discipline, plus a P.E. license.

Note: Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified. - and - Demonstrated ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural drawings and plans. Demonstrated extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including but not limited to: boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air handling equipment, and other terminal HVAC devices. Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to summarize complex, technical issues in a concise manner for decision makers. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with many internal customers. Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail, and scheduling applications. Willingness and availability to travel throughout the Intermountain system as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Designation.
• Certified Hospital Facility Manager (CHFM) Designation.
• Certification in building automation systems.
• Certification in building commissioning.
• Experience in healthcare facility design, construction, operations, maintenance, or energy management.

Location

Valley Center Tower. Work City: Murray. Work State: Utah. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40. The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $46.24 - $72.80.

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

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Incentive Programs

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up‑front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

Job Intent

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.