Principal Energy Manager

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Menlo Park (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care is seeking a Principal Energy Manager to lead the organization’s energy, carbon, and water strategy across Facilities Services and allied departments. The role focuses on decarbonization, utility optimization, and data-driven performance improvement in both new construction and existing buildings.

You will collaborate with Planning, Design, Construction, and Operations to implement energy programs, perform audits, and drive governance.

Qualifications

• Expert-level knowledge of energy management and sustainability engineering in healthcare facilities.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive decisions with stakeholders.
• Strong project management skills with budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-year energy and water strategy with prioritized initiatives and projects.
• Establish governance, metrics, and reporting for energy, water, and carbon performance.
• Develop and maintain the Strategic Energy Management Plan (SEMP) and implementation roadmap.
• Conduct energy and water audits and prioritize opportunities based on savings and decarbonization impact.
• Build business cases and funding requests with lifecycle cost analyses and ROI.

Skills

Energy management

Sustainability engineering

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (electrical/mechanical) or related

Job description

If you're ready to be part of our legacy of hope and innovation, we encourage you to take the first step and explore our current job openings. Your best is waiting to be discovered. Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) Bring your expertise in energy, design and construction management to align the theoretical and practical in the built environment, where your work can directly shape how complex healthcare facilities perform. As Principal Energy Manager, you’ll connect energy and sustainability goals with practical, value-focused solutions across the building and asset life cycle. You’ll serve as an energy and sustainability subject-matter expert within Facilities Engineering-Systems, partnering across Planning, Design, Construction, Commissioning, Sustainability, and operations to develop standards, identify opportunities, and help teams implement solutions in existing buildings and new construction. The role is full-time, salaried, 100% onsite at 3700 Haven Court, generally 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with some nights and weekends depending on emergencies. Success will draw on: Reviewing design and construction drawings for energy savings and sustainability requirements. Creating and managing energy-efficiency programs and evaluating implementation projects. Knowledge of building code, specifications, and sustainability standards, implementation and creation Life-cycle cost analysis, total cost of ownership, commissioning, and familiarity with design/construction contracts. Practical design, construction administration, and project management experience, with building-controls programming as a plus. Executive-level communication and the ability to translate technical topics for non-technical and finance audiences.

The Facilities Services division enhances health through leadership, collaboration, and innovation. Our team offers essential non-clinical support 24/7, ensuring safe operations and planning for future needs. We represent the intersection of planning, construction, general services, and facilities operations. Learn more about Facilities Services at: Facilities Services | Stanford Health Care

The Facilities Infrastructure & Safety (FIS) business unit is vital in ensuring the safety, security, and operational integrity of Stanford Health Care facilities while also managing disaster preparedness and complex building systems to foster a secure healthcare environment. FIS is made up of multiple departments aligned in focus: Environmental Health & Safety, Facility Field Services, Protective Services, Security Services, Office of Emergency Management, Facilities Engineering - Systems, Operational Technology, Facilities Engineering- Infrastructure, Facilities Services Response Center, and Facilities Administration and Operations.

Facilities Engineering - Systems (FES) combines focus on the design, integration, operation, and management of complex building systems throughout their life cycles. Its goal is to reduce the risk of system failures and improve overall facility performance. The department offers services such as Facility Condition Assessments, Root Cause Analysis for failures, Design Reviews, Predictive and Preventive Maintenance, Regulatory Compliance Reviews, and Project Scoping.

This is a Stanford Health Care job. A Brief Overview The Principal – Sustainability Energy serves as the organization's expert in sustainability‑related energy and water management, applying advanced professional principles and industry best practices to influence long‑term functional strategies and operational outcomes across Facilities Services and allied departments.

This role leads the development, governance, and execution of Stanford Health Care (SHC) enterprise-wide energy, carbon emissions, and water strategy through a portfolio of programs, audits, capital projects, infrastructure modernization, and operational initiatives that improve efficiency, resilience, and regulatory compliance.

The Principal partners across Facilities Services departments, Supply Chain, Technology & Digital Solutions, and clinical stakeholders to deliver data-driven decarbonization, utility optimization, and continuous performance improvement aligned with long-term sustainability goals and the Environmental Citizenship Composite Score.

This role independently defines problems, evaluates conceptual solutions, and recommends high‑impact actions that shape energy and water performance for the enterprise and provides specialized expertise that materially informs long‑range planning, technology selection, and program evolution for decarbonization and utility optimization initiatives.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

• Lead the execution and continuous improvement of a multi-year energy and water strategy, translating organizational goals into an actionable, prioritized portfolio of initiatives and projects.
• Establish program governance, success metrics, and reporting cadence for enterprise-wide energy, water, and carbon performance.
• Develop and maintain the Strategic Energy Management Plan (SEMP) and associated implementation roadmap in partnership with Facilities Systems Engineering, and Facilities Field Services teams.
• Conduct periodic American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) energy and water audits and/or equivalent assessments; prioritize opportunities based on operational risk, savings potential, and decarbonization impact.
• Identify and advance decarbonization strategies such as electrification, reduction/elimination of combustion sources, renewable energy evaluation, and low‑carbon technology adoption.
• Facilitate and lead multi-departmental energy and water governance groups; define charters, align stakeholders, assign accountabilities, and drive timely completion of workgroup priorities related to standards, practices, and performance expectations related to energy and water management.
• Influence enterprise change through operator engagement, leader communications, and integration of sustainability practices into standard work.
• Manage a portfolio of energy and water projects from concept through scoping, budgeting, scheduling, design support, implementation, Measurement and Verification (M&V), and executive reporting; exercises full discretion and judgment in determining how work is structured, sequenced, and executed within the sustainability energy domain, recommending which issues should be elevated for broader organizational consideration.
• Develop formal business cases and funding requests, including projected costs, savings, lifecycle value, and operational impacts; provide regular status, risk, and decision updates to leadership.
• Maintain relationships with utility providers and pursue applicable rebates, incentives, and demand‑side programs; ensure alignment with project pipeline and compliance requirements.
• Track, analyze, and report energy and water consumption and cost; reconcile billing and usage irregularities; quantify the impact of implemented programs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain databases and analytics systems for utility, metering, energy consumption, water supply/hydrologic data, and related datasets to enable reliable performance monitoring and executive decision‑making.
• Provide oversight and direction for energy modeling and performance analysis for new construction and existing buildings; deliver actionable trend analyses for systems, buildings, and campus performance.
• Partner with Facilities Field Services to implement energy conservation measures, optimize Building Management System (BMS) sequences, and train building operators on energy and water conservation practices.
• Provide technical leadership in capital funding requests, project reviews, and design decision‑making for new construction, major renovations, and infrastructure upgrades with emphasis on reliability, efficiency, and long‑term performance.
• Consult project teams on sustainable design, operational strategies, and commissioning/performance verification approaches.
• Lead vendor selection (including Requests for Proposal (RFPs)), contract negotiation support, and oversight of consultants; ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, and quality standards.
• Identifies, evaluates, and recommends solutions to complex, ambiguously defined problems requiring extensive reasoning, advanced analytics, and broad consideration of interdependencies across systems and departments; ensure technically sound analyses, calculations, and work products.
• Keep the department up‑to‑date on applicable legislation, codes, and standards; translate requirements into compliant practices, documentation, and operational controls.
• Support power resiliency strategies, infrastructure upgrade planning, and risk‑informed prioritization of projects that protect patient care continuity.
• Support the Executive Director in building a culture of sustainability through enterprise communications, education, and engagement campaigns that drive measurable energy and water conservation behaviors.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, or related) or a work‑related discipline/field from an accredited college or university.

Experience Qualifications

8 years of progressively responsible and related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Expert‑level knowledge of energy management, sustainability engineering, and decarbonization strategies within complex healthcare environments, including emerging best practices and evolving regulatory frameworks. Proficiency in energy and sustainability analytics, including metering strategies, data integrity, normalization, trend analysis, and creating executive‑ready performance dashboards. Demonstrated ability to lead and facilitate cross‑functional teams and working groups; influence without direct authority; drive alignment, decisions, and execution. Knowledge of utility rate structures, tariffs, demand‑side management programs, rebates, and incentives; ability to partner effectively with utility providers and internal finance stakeholders. Ability to develop comprehensive business cases and funding requests, including lifecycle cost analysis, operational risk considerations, and benefit realization plans. Strong project and portfolio management capability (planning, scoping, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, change control, and stakeholder communications). Vendor/consultant selection and oversight skills, including Requests for Proposal (RFPs), scope development, quality assurance of deliverables, and contract/relationship management. Abilityto readandinterpretMechanical,Electrical,andPlumbing (MEP)drawingsandtechnicaldocumentation;translatefindingsinto actionable scope…

Technical report writing and executive communication skills, including clear documentation of scope, methodologies, assumptions, findings, and recommendations. Working knowledge of Environment of Care (EoC) standards and applicable healthcare facilities requirements; ability to incorporate requirements into energy/water initiatives. Working knowledge of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) standards, codes, and regulations as applicable to healthcare facility projects and infrastructure changes. Change management capability to drive adoption of energy and water conservation practices through operator training, communications, and engagement programs. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), including building quantitative analyses and executive presentations. Strong interpersonal skills and professional judgment; ability to operate with credibility and integrity while balancing operational needs, regulatory requirements, and strategic goals. Ability to conceptualize, design, and refine enterprise‑scale systems, processes, and tools that support long‑term energy and sustainability objectives. Demonstrated capability to solve ambiguous, multi‑variable problems requiring advanced interpretation, analysis, and synthesis of technical and operational information. Capacity to independently develop innovative solutions and adapt work methods when no established procedures or precedents exist. Advanced ability to serve as a departmental or functional expert on sustainability‑related topics, interpreting complex engineering, utility, and regulatory data to inform strategic decisions. Ability to influence cross‑functional leaders and external stakeholders by presenting high‑impact analyses, recommendations, and risk assessments.

Licenses and Certifications

Certified Healthcare Facility Manager (CHFM) preferred.

CEM - Certified Energy Manager Certification preferred.

Professional Engineer (PE) License preferred.

These principles apply to ALL employees: SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient‑experience and represents a framework for patient‑centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery.

You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

#LI-MH2 Equal Opportunity Employer Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale: Generally starting at $76.97 - $102.01 per hour The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

At Stanford Health Care, we seek to provide patients with the very best in diagnosis and treatment, with outstanding quality, compassion and coordination. With an unmatched track record of scientific discovery, technological innovation and translational medicine, Stanford Medicine physicians are pioneering leading edge therapies today that will change the way health care is delivered tomorrow. As part of our spirit of discovery, we also leverage our deep relationships with luminary Silicon Valley companies to develop new ways to deliver preeminent patient care.