Energy Engineer - Senior

Intermountain Health•Murray, UT

11d•$46 - $73•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Energy Engineer provides leadership and subject matter expertise to Intermountain Health staff and leaders in efforts to reduce operating and capital costs across its physical plant system. The role provides energy, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls expertise for new construction and existing buildings, and represents the Energy Management Department to internal and external partners. This is a system-wide role involving complex projects throughout Intermountain. Working closely with Facility Management and Facility Design and Construction, the engineer leads design, construction, commissioning, recommissioning, operations, and maintenance efforts to improve facility performance and reduce costs. The position reports to the manager or director of the Energy Management Department. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the role is hybrid onsite across the deserts/canyons area. Travel throughout the Intermountain system is required as needed.

Requirements

At least nine years of applicable experience in facility management, energy management, or construction; or a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Science, a P.E. license, and five years of applicable experience; or a master's degree in those fields, a P.E. license, and two years of applicable experience; or a Ph.D. in those fields and a P.E. license.
Education must be obtained through an accredited institution and is subject to verification.
Ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural drawings and plans.
Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air-handling equipment, and other terminal HVAC devices.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to concisely summarize complex technical issues for decision makers.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with many internal customers.
Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and email, and scheduling applications.
Willingness and availability to travel throughout the Intermountain system as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's, master's, or Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation.
Certified Hospital Facility Manager (CHFM) designation.
Certification in building automation systems.
Certification in building commissioning.
Experience in healthcare facility design, construction, operations, maintenance, or energy management.

Responsibilities

Independently manage large projects and develop system-level strategy and direction.
Mentor other team members and may directly manage members of the energy team.
Manage all aspects of energy and facility projects, including scope, design, budget, contracts, implementation, verification, and utility incentives.
Develop and use standard metrics to assess energy and water conservation efforts.
Collaborate with design engineers, project managers, and commissioning agents to implement projects and strategies and promote energy optimization.
Teach and train facility management staff and leaders about energy conservation and management, and how maintenance procedures affect energy consumption and equipment life.
Support Facility Design and Construction and Facility Management by creating and ensuring adherence to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing standards and guidelines.
Lead reviews of design documents from consulting design teams and lead commissioning and recommissioning of facility equipment.
Stay current on best practices, technologies, market dynamics, and trends; advise others on best practices and process improvement as a subject matter expert.
Implement energy-efficient design and optimization strategies that protect Intermountain assets and operations.