Energy Manager
About The Position
The Energy Manager leads Radford University's campus energy management and optimization efforts. The position is responsible for improving energy efficiency, maintaining the intended operational performance of building systems and equipment, and reducing utility costs. Key activities include conducting energy audits, identifying inefficiencies, developing and implementing conservation initiatives, monitoring energy use and costs, supporting energy-contract negotiations, and educating campus stakeholders on energy conservation and efficiency practices. The role is designated as essential personnel and requires a valid Virginia driver's license and a Certified Energy Manager credential or the ability to obtain certification.
Requirements
- Extensive expertise in energy management, energy efficiency optimization, renewable energy systems, and climate mitigation methodologies.
- Proficiency in utility management, including energy benchmarking, building performance tracking, utility rate analysis, and energy conservation strategies.
- Comprehensive understanding of sustainable architectural design methodologies, environmental certification frameworks for constructed facilities, and quantifiable building efficiency benchmarks.
- Comprehensive understanding of contemporary issues, emerging developments, and relevant federal and state sustainability initiatives, statutes, ordinances, and administrative procedures, including Commonwealth of Virginia energy policy.
- Considerable skill in developing and preparing contract documents.
- Thorough knowledge of communication protocols and Windows operating systems.
- Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and electrical, pneumatic, and digital controls.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Valid Virginia driver's license.
- Certified Energy Manager credential or ability to obtain certification.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of LEED and other sustainability tracking systems.
- Ability to use diagnostic tools to analyze and resolve telecommunications and control-system problems.
- Extensive knowledge of Johnson Controls ADX, Lutron lighting controls, and Automated Logic WebCTRL for energy-saving strategies.
- Demonstrated experience developing presentations and professional reports.
- Knowledge of utility-grade power generation from non-utility sources.
Responsibilities
- Lead campus energy management and optimization efforts.
- Improve energy efficiency and maintain intended operational performance of building systems and equipment.
- Reduce utility costs.
- Conduct energy audits and identify inefficiencies.
- Develop and implement energy conservation initiatives.
- Monitor energy use and costs.
- Support energy-contract negotiations.
- Educate campus stakeholders on energy conservation and efficiency practices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
