Energy Performance Engineer

Harvard University • Boston, MA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the Associate Director of Energy and Utilities, the Energy Performance Engineer will provide continuous evaluation and ongoing commissioning services of energy systems. This position requires a great deal of interaction with internal stakeholders as every person within Facilities team plays a vital role in the successful operation of our campus. The Engineer will use Facilities’ fault detection software platform (Clockworks) and Energy Heat Maps to review and evaluate energy and equipment faults and generate work orders to rectify the deficiencies. This position will also coordinate technical Retro-Commissioning activities, both in-house and with other professionals and contractors on the projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, related field or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Energy Engineering, BAS engineering, Commissioning, Energy Management or related field.
• Background in building automation and commercial HVAC operation.
• Experience with various platforms including Siemens, Trane, Phoenix, etc.
• Experience in data analytics with a focus on BAS/OSI PI data trends.
• Experience using Clockworks or other Fault Detection/Continuous Commissioning software to find and analyze equipment failures.
• Proficiency in interpreting BAS control sequences and improving them to derive energy savings.
• Experience using HVAC diagnostics tools and equipment for field investigations.

Nice To Haves

• Systems commissioning or retro-commissioning certification is preferred.
• Some exposure to building energy models preferred.
• Certified Energy Manager certification preferred.
• Certified HVAC Commissioning professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Using Clockworks platform, review the system fault history to identify possible problems, investigate causes behind adverse energy trends in order to mitigate system deficiencies.
• Regularly check that all required energy data trends and histories are being collected and stored properly.
• Using Facilities data analytics tools, identify potential energy issues and saving opportunities, provide an action plan to address identified issues.
• Assist in development of energy conservation measures and a scope of work for contractors.
• Maintain an inventory of energy diagnostics tools and equipment, conduct basic field investigations, building surveys, and measurements and assist in interpreting the results.
• Monitor and analyze data on energy systems to verify ECM performance and energy savings.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
• Retirement plans with university contributions
• Wellbeing and mental health resources
• Support for families and caregivers
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level