Energy Program Manager

mwaa; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) seeks an Energy Program Manager to advance energy management goals at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The role sits in the Airport Maintenance Department and focuses on reducing energy use and costs while coordinating across divisions.

The ideal candidate will review energy consumption, propose technically sound strategies, and lead sustainability initiatives, including grant

Qualifications

• Six years of experience specifying, commissioning, installing, and maintaining utility equipment and energy audits.
• Bachelor's degree in any field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review energy consumption at IAD or DCA to develop strategies for reducing usage and costs.
• Collaborate across divisions to implement energy-efficient technologies.
• Present procurement and operational strategies to minimize cost and maximize reliability.
• Provide technical support to utilities and maintenance for critical systems.

Skills

Energy management

Electrical systems knowledge

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Compensation Grade:
S21 Salary Range:
$106,262.00-$154,080.00

Opening Date:
September 4, 2026

Closing Date:
September 19, 2026
Please Note: All job announcements close at 11:59 p.m. of the day before the posted closing date.

As an Energy Program Manager, you will advance the energy management goals of the Airports Authority, a leader in the industry in energy conservation and efficiency.

Serves in the Airport Maintenance Department at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) or Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews and analyzes IAD or DCA energy consumption in an effort to develop strategies for reducing energy usage and costs.
• Works across all divisions, departments, and organizations in a collaborative and proactive manner, utilizing existing and new energy-efficient technologies.
• Presents alternative procurement and operational strategies to minimize cost and maximize service reliability and makes recommendations to senior management for approval.
• Provides technical support to the Utilities, Electrical Services and Equipment Maintenance Divisions for the continuing operation, maintenance, and repair of essential utilities/equipment for IAD or DCA.
• Reviews operations over five-year and longer planning periods and provides technical advice and assistance in matters of design and redesign of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Reviews specifications and design documents of utility, electrical, and mechanical systems for new construction, proposed changes or modifications of existing facility systems, and any major repairs.
• Documents recommendations and concerns and forwards to responsible Planner, Project Engineer, Division Manager(s), and Department Manager(s).
• Plans and submits project recommendations that address existing or future requirements.
• Represents the Airport Maintenance Department in technical review and coordination discussions with electrical and mechanical designers, fabricators, and installation contractors for systems used at IAD or DCA.
• Acts as Project Manager and serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) for utility contracts including electricity, natural gas, water, and sanitary sewer. Can assist with contracts for fossil fuels. Develops statements of work and leads evaluation committees through the request for proposal solicitation and award process.
• Coordinates with appropriate departments and the contractor's team to ensure all contract deadlines and financial obligations are met. Monitors deliverables, approves or declines contractor invoices, and assists procurement in re-negotiating contracts based on contractor performance.
• Documents and reports on monthly utilities usage and costs in correlation to passenger count, square footage, and weather conditions. Forecasts utilities usage and costs based on projections and other factors such as new facilities and develops annual utility budgets.
• Monitors preventive maintenance activities, discusses equipment operations and maintenance procedures with department managers, supervisors, and employees, and provides recommendations on process/procedure changes or corrective actions for proper start up, operation, and maintenance of equipment and controls.
• Requests and/or applies reliability engineering analyses on equipment and assets as able to improve equipment and asset reliability with a goal to optimize operational capability, efficiency, and effectiveness and minimize lifecycle costs.
• Stays abreast of new technologies and strategies regarding energy reduction, resource conservation, and equipment optimization.
• Researches, identifies, and facilitates applicable training related to sustainability and energy management for airport employees.
• Researches grant opportunities and coordinates with applicable Authority offices to submit applications and secure funding.
• Leads all sustainability issues regarding energy use (electricity, natural gas, water, and fossil fuels) within Airport Maintenance, and represents the airport with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serves as a member of the Airports Authority Sustainability Committee.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in specifying, commissioning, installing, and maintaining utility equipment; procuring energy; and conducting energy audits and making recommendations for efficiency improvements at a large institution or facility or equivalent experience that demonstrates proficiency in these disciplines and a bachelor's degree in any field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and ability to apply