Senior Specialist - Sustainability

MSD; Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 117,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. seeks a Sr Specialist, Sustainability to optimize energy systems and support LEED building practices. You will monitor energy use, analyze data across tracking platforms, and guide project teams in implementing conservation measures on site.

The role focuses on both supply and demand-side improvements and requires collaboration with maintenance and utility teams. The successful candidate will have a background in engineering or environmental fields, 3–5 years’ experience, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering or environmental field or other relevant degree
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a relevant area
• Demonstrated track record of delivering energy conservation measures
• Experience in engagement/outreach related to sustainability
• Knowledge of engineering practices and principles in chemical, mechanical, electrical, environmental or civil fields
• Experience interpreting engineering documents and using data to monitor mechanical systems

Responsibilities

• Implement energy conservation measures in both supply and demand-side management for buildings and utility facilities
• Coordinate with building maintenance and engineering teams to optimize energy systems
• Analyze systems to determine optimum operating conditions and diagnose energy-use issues
• Educate employees on sustainability practices and initiatives
• Perform energy audits and track opportunities to completion
• Summarize benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy concepts

Skills

Energy Efficiency

General Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/environmental field

Job description

Job Description

Our Company is a global biopharmaceutical leader with a portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology, vaccines, and animal health products. We are driven by our purpose to develop and deliver innovative products that save and improve lives. With employees operating in more than 140 countries, we offer state of the art laboratories, plants and offices that are designed to Inspire our employees as we learn, develop, and grow in our careers. We are proud of our 125 years of service to humanity and continue to be one of the world’s biggest investors in Research & Development.

Position Description

The Sr Specialist, Sustainability provides support to optimize the operations of systems and equipment to achieve energy, emissions, and cost savings. This role works with building maintenance teams as well as utility operations team members to implement effective and innovative energy conservation measures for both supply and demand-side management strategies. The Sr Specialist, Sustainability ensures energy and emissions data is accurate across various tracking platforms, monitors usage trends and ensures action is taken to address discrepancies. The Sr Specialist, Sustainability supports project work on site as a subject matter expert in sustainability, providing guidance and assuring project teams adhere to our Company’s sustainability guidelines and LEED building practices.

Responsibilities

• Works to implement effective and innovative energy conservation measures in both supply and demand-side management strategies in buildings and utility generation facilities.
• Coordinates with building maintenance and engineering teams to optimize the operations and energy use of energy systems and equipment.
• Works with team members to analyze systems and equipment to determine optimum operating conditions and diagnose issues impacting energy consumption; develops and recommends strategies to maximize operating efficiency.
• Educates employees on sustainability practices and initiatives.
• Performs outreach and engagement to foster a sustainability mindset.
• Reviews utility billing and meter data to identify opportunities for sustainability improvements.
• Performs physical and virtual energy audits and tracks opportunities identified to completion.
• Researches, tests, and summarizes benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy project concepts.
• Monitors progress of sustainability initiatives and adjusts strategies as needed.li>Act as data steward for sustainability KPIs. Monitors KPI effectiveness.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining professional networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Supports project work on site as a subject matter expert in sustainability, providing guidance and assuring project teams adhere to our Company’s sustainability guidelines such as PA-111, STD-D123 and LEED building practices.
• Act as the subject matter expert for sustainability and shop floor digital tools: field questions, troubleshoots user issues, and drives adoption across UEO, supporting colleagues with a wide range of technical comfort levels and skills.
• Supports implementation of sustainability related digital tools (Clockworks, etc.).
• Learns and supports UEO financial tracking activities including monthly expense accrual activities, quarterly budget updates, bi-weekly LT dashboard reviews, and monthly capital project updates in the PM Tool.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable engineering or environmental field or other relevant degree from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience or equivalent in relevant area.
• Demonstrated track record of delivering energy conservation measures.
• Experience in performing engagement and outreach activities related to sustainability.
• Knowledge of engineering practices and principles and experience in one or more of the following engineering fields: chemical, mechanical, electrical, environmental, civil.
• Experience interpreting engineering documents, evaluating construction plans, and using data to monitor and control mechanical systems.
• Ability to perform technical analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with development and deployment of digital tools and systems.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards.
• Ability to manage time independently and meet schedules and deadlines for projects.
• Ability to identify high-impact energy conservation measures and manage energy efficiency projects.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience.
• Experience with building systems and equipment, including implementing energy efficiency measures and optimizing equipment use.
• Experience with building BAS systems and equipment
• Experience managing multiple simultaneous sustainability projects
• Ability to communicate technical and nontechnical information to various stakeholders.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED).

Advanced degree in an applicable environmental or engineering field or other relevant degree from an appropriately accredited institution.

Required Skills

Energy Efficiency, General Engineering

Preferred Skills

Building Automation Systems, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Audits, Energy Engineering, Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Technical Design Reviews, Waterfall Model

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Our company is committed to inclusion, ensuring that candidates can engage in a hiring process that exhibits their true capabilities.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. As a federal contractor, we comply with all affirmative action requirements for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. For more information about personal rights under the U.S. Equal Opportunity Employment laws, visit:

EEOC Know Your Rights

EEOC GINA Supplement

We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing together, talented, and committed people with diverse experiences, perspectives, skills and backgrounds. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when people with diverse ideas, broad experiences, backgrounds, and skills come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively.

The salary range for this role is

$117,000.00 - $184,200.00

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs.

The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.

San Francisco Residents Only

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Los Angeles Residents Only

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance

Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre-existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

Employee Status

Regular

Relocation

Domestic

VISA Sponsorship

No

Travel Requirements

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License

No

Hazardous Material(s)

n/a

Job Posting End Date

09/19/2026

*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFOREthe listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.