Specialist, Engineering (Energy & Sustainability)

MSD•Elkton, VA

About The Position

The Energy & Sustainability Specialist will work in a team environment committed to continuous improvement with process and business consciousness. As a member of the Facilities Center of Excellence team, the successful candidate will lead the Elkton site’s energy and sustainability advancement. This role involves developing and promoting site energy and sustainability objectives aligned with corporate goals, delivering site energy, emissions, and waste reduction strategies, and representing the site in above-site energy and sustainability forums. The specialist will also manage the site’s energy and utilities budgets, develop business cases for capital projects, ensure energy standards are integrated into project designs, and coordinate LEED certification efforts. Additionally, the role focuses on operational optimization through data analysis, evaluating process optimization ideas, auditing processes to reduce energy consumption, and exploring emerging sustainability technologies. Fostering a culture of sustainability awareness through communication and collaboration with management, staff, vendors, and other sites is also a key aspect of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline
Minimum of 2 years of experience initiating and executing energy-saving initiatives within manufacturing processes and site infrastructure
Proven project management experience leading projects or programs
Strong leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to influence others and make confident decisions
Excellent written and verbal communication skills across multi-functional teams
Proven ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Professional certification: Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Renewable Energy Professional (REP), Energy Management Professional (EMP), or Energy Star Compliance (ESC)
Solid knowledge of GMP / FDA regulatory requirements and current Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) regulations
Experience working in a highly regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, or food industry)

Responsibilities

Develop and promote site energy and sustainability objectives aligned with corporate goals
Deliver site energy, emissions, and waste reduction strategies in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Represent the site in above-site energy and sustainability forums with leadership support
Act as the primary liaison between the site, utility providers, and government agencies to stay ahead of energy policies and technologies
Manage the site’s energy and utilities budgets from forecast to reconciliation
Collaborate with consultants, finance, and production planning to deliver accurate energy usage budgets
Develop robust business cases for energy and sustainability-driven capital projects and expenses
Partner with procurement to establish and manage associated contracts
Ensure jurisdictional, site, and corporate energy standards are integrated into project designs with support from Facilities Engineering SMEs
Coach capital project teams to understand sustainability standards and resolve design inquiries
Coordinate all site efforts to obtain LEED certification for new buildings and renovations
Analyze site performance data to identify and implement energy optimization measures
Evaluate process optimization ideas using professional process engineering tools
Audit existing manufacturing and infrastructure processes to reduce site energy consumption
Explore and evaluate the suitability of emerging sustainability technologies for the site
Partner with management and staff to foster an organizational culture of sustainability awareness
Generate and present energy and sustainability metrics during site town halls and meetings
Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and other sites to share best practices and achieve targets
Support broader Facilities Engineering and site operational teams on ad-hoc initiatives as required