Energy Manager

Schneider National; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Christian University seeks an Energy Manager to promote energy conservation across campus, lead energy efficiency programs, and monitor utility usage and costs. The role collaborates with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing groups under the Director of Utilities to implement energy-saving projects and provide detailed reporting.

Candidate will have a mechanical or electrical engineering background with extensive energy management experience, including audits and Building/Energy Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or related field with 5 years of energy management experience.
• HS diploma or GED with 9 years energy management experience including energy audits and operations of Building/Energy Management and Control Systems.

Responsibilities

• Promotes energy efficiency by developing and implementing university energy efficiency measures.
• Calculates energy savings, develops strategies, and evaluates energy audit data.
• Performs energy audits, inspections, and studies to obtain critical campus information.
• Provides monthly/annual utility reports and tracks budgets and Energy Utilization Index (EUI).
• Analyzes electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls, water, and lighting systems to recommend improvements.
• Identifies energy efficiency opportunities and develops implementing projects.
• Promotes energy awareness on campus through presentations and outreach.
• Supports capital projects to include energy efficiency measures and resolves related issues.

Skills

Energy management

Energy audits

Electrical systems

HVAC systems

Building plans

Communication skills

Mentoring interns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

High school diploma or GED with 9 years energy management experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Summary

The Energy Manager is responsible for promoting and facilitating energy conservation by identifying and implementing various options for saving energy, leading awareness programs, and monitoring energy usage and utility rates. They focus on energy conservation and energy efficiency of campus systems and are the leader of the university energy programs. The Energy Manager works hand in hand with the leadership of HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing groups under the direction of the Director of Utilities.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

1. Promotes energy efficiency by developing and implementing university energy efficiency measures.
2. Calculates/determines energy efficiency and savings, develops energy efficiency program strategies, and makes recommendations to the university staff and leadership by evaluating energy audit and inspection information.
3. Obtains important information pertaining to energy efficiency on campus and in campus facilities by conducting energy audits, inspections, and studies.
4. Provides monthly and annual electric, gas, and water utility reports for Facilities staff, tracks utility budgets, and tracks the Energy Utilization index (EUI) for the campus. Manages energy tracking, performs statistical analysis for strategic planning and forecasting, establishes utility benchmarks, and outlines cost savings targets and objectives.
5. Provides technical expertise in the identification of operational performance improvements and implementation strategies.
6. Analyzes and provides technical expertise in electrical, mechanical, HVAC, controls, water, wastewater, irrigation, building envelope, and lighting systems, to recommend improvement measures for equipment and components to minimize utility costs.
7. Identifies opportunities for energy efficiency improvements in existing facilities and develops implementing projects by applying knowledge of energy engineering principles and building systems.
8. Promotes and creates a university awareness of energy efficiency and conservation programs and initiatives by preparing and delivering presentations and marketing energy efficiency programs on campus.
9. Assures inclusion of energy efficiency means, methods, and materials in capital projects and assists contractors as required to resolve design and construction progress issues associated with energy efficiency by actively participating in capital project design and construction status reviews.
10. Identifies new and proven energy-saving technology that has a cost benefit for the campus.
11. Includes and maintains certain TCU facilities in the DOE’s Portfolio Manager.
12. Attends energy efficiency-related meetings and conferences through professional organizations on the local, State, and National levels.
13. Works with university and local business peers to stay abreast and implement industry best practices.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or another related engineering discipline, and 5 years of energy management experience including conducting energy audits and experience with operations of Building/Energy Management and Control Systems, HVAC systems, steam, hot water boilers, and chillers.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent and 9 years of energy management experience including conducting energy audits and experience with operations of Building/Energy Management and Control Systems, HVAC systems, steam, hot water boilers, and chillers.

Preferred Education & Experience

None

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Certification or ability to achieve such registration within one year of hire.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License. Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training

None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of utility rate/tariff structures for electrical, gas, and water.
• Knowledge of department‑specific software such as AutoCAD.
• Skill in some or all components of Microsoft Office.
• Skill in the navigation of Microsoft Windows, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Skilled in strong interpersonal/human relations skills.
• Ability to mentor TCU engineering students as interns.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally.
• Ability to draft grammatically correct correspondence.
• Ability to analyze situations accurately and develop effective solutions or courses of action.
• Ability to read building plans.
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of Johnson Controls Metasys Energy Management Control System (EMCS).
• Knowledge of the Schneider Electric Power Monitor Expert (PME).

TCU Core Competencies

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face‑to‑face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment

Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours. This role is an on campus, in‑person position. There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job. The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.