Senior Director, Energy & Utilities - Campus Resilience

The California State University; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

San José State University invites applications for a Senior Director of Energy and Utilities to lead campuswide operations for the Energy and Utilities unit within Facilities Development & Operations. This role oversees the central energy plant, utility infrastructure, and fire/seafety systems across multiple sites and buildings, shaping energy strategy and carbon neutrality goals.

The Senior Director will manage staff, budgets, and strategic initiatives, driving reliability, safety, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience with 10 years supervisory, of which 5+ are senior leadership.
• Ten years supervisory experience and five years senior leadership in utilities and infrastructure management including cogeneration, boilers, and chillers.
• Demonstrated management experience overseeing central plant, utilities, and infrastructure operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration and strategic direction of the Energy and Utilities unit.
• Direct maintenance of the central plant, cogeneration system, and campus utility distribution.
• Oversee fire/life safety and campus security systems with standards and processes.
• Manage preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance programs with CMMS and prioritized resources.
• Administer operating budgets, recharge methodologies, and performance reporting.
• Lead energy planning, master planning, capital renewal, and resiliency initiatives.

Skills

Central plant ops

Budget management

Staff leadership

Energy management

Fire & life safety

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

San José State University invites applications for a Senior Director of Energy and Utilities to lead campuswide operations for the Energy and Utilities unit within Facilities Development & Operations. This role oversees the central energy plant, utility infrastructure, and fire/seafety systems across multiple sites and buildings, shaping energy strategy and carbon neutrality goals.

The Senior Director will manage staff, budgets, and strategic initiatives, driving reliability, safety, and