Title: Mechanical Engineer Senior/Energy Manager

Agency: Finance & Administration-20

Location: Radford

FLSA: Exempt/ Not eligible for overtime

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:
The Mechanical Engineer Senior/Energy Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing energy usage on campus. The main goal is to optimize energy utilization, increase energy efficiency, and lower energy costs. The energy manager will conduct energy audits, identify areas of inefficiency, develop and implement energy-saving initiatives, monitor energy usage and costs, assist with negotiating energy contracts, and educate staff on energy conservation and efficiency practices.

Minimum Qualifications:

Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering. Considerable skills in developing and preparing contract documents. Thorough knowledge of communication protocols. Knowledge of Windows operating systems. Ability to test, evaluate, implement, and troubleshoot networking hardware and software malfunctions in a complex, campus-wide telecommunications network. Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems, electrical, pneumatic, and digital controls. Highly familiar with Excel.
Additional Considerations:

Knowledge of LEED and other sustainability tracking systems. Ability to use diagnostic tools to analyze, identify, and resolve telecommunications and control problems. Extensive knowledge of Johnson Controls ADX (extended application and data server), Lutron Lighting Control System and Automated Logic Corporation (WebCtrl software) for energy saving strategies. Demonstrated experience in the development of presentations and other report writing tools. Knowledge of utility-grade power generation from non-utility sources.