Energy Engineer

Reporting to the Energy and Engineering Manager, we are seeking an Energy Engineer who will execute electrical engineering efforts for the Facilities Management team. This will involve supporting efforts to develop electrical system (power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, lightning protection, renewable energy, etc.) design and construction standards, supporting design and construction projects from scoping through project closeout, and supporting building maintenance and operations tasks. All tasks will be performed with a focus on maintaining long term efficient/effective operations of building systems in compliance with local codes, industry standards, and university commitments to sustainability. Specific Duties & Responsibilities Provide guidance allowing for building electrification in accordance with university sustainability commitments which emphasize the phase-out of on-campus fossil fuel. Work with maintenance teams to manage electrical system upgrades, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements. Work with maintenance teams to develop preventive maintenance processes for electrical systems. Assist maintenance teams in the documentation and management of the building fire alarm system to ensure safe, code compliant, reliable, and maintainable systems are in place. Oversee the management of existing power monitoring systems to be utilized as an energy management and maintenance tool. Plan upgrades to utility power meters allowing for enhanced power consumption data collection and analysis. Support Existing Building Commissioning activities and help to expand the program to include electrical systems. Assist in development of BSPH design and construction standards related to the building electrical systems. Assist campus Architect in development of BSPH lighting standards for all space types. Assist in the development of a Facilities Management training program to keep staff up to date on electric system topics. Assist in the development of project requests for proposals (RFPs) and other scoping documents. Review and comment on design documents provided by consultants. Review and respond to construction phase submittals and requests for information (RFIs). Assist with identification and development of energy conservation measures (ECMs). Assist in the development/management of an electrical system building digital twin. Assist with the evaluation of power distribution systems in support of equipment relocation requests, maintenance activities, and master planning. Identify, plan, and implement sustainability strategies (energy, decarbonization, occupant wellbeing, etc.) related to electric systems such as lighting upgrades, replacement of aging/inefficient power distribution equipment, investigation into alternative backup power strategies, renewable energy projects, etc. Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, collegial, and consensus-building relationship with colleagues based on competence, trust, and respect. Superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex material in a useful and understandable fashion to diverse audiences. Strategic thinker with proven analytical and organizational skills. Commitment to the mission of the school, customer service, and best practices in planning, design, and construction. Knowledge of building codes and ability to review documents for compliance. Knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes and ability to review documents for compliance. Knowledge of power monitoring systems, power metering, and other power distribution components. Knowledge of sustainability standards including LEED, WELL, and others. Experience designing and/or reviewing the designs of power distribution, lighting/lighting controls, fire alarm, lightning protection, fire alarm, and renewable energy systems. Experience reviewing construction submittals, responding to contractor RFIs, and conducting project punch list surveys. Ability to build comprehensive reports for data within spreadsheet and database systems. Ability to produce accurate, timely delivery of complex materials. Flexibility to work with last minute changes. Ability to prioritize tasks. Physical Requirements. Ability to remain stationary for extended periods. Ability to operate a computer and/or other office equipment on a frequent basis. Must frequently communicate with others and exchange accurate information. Ability to move about the office and campus. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. Professional Engineer license in the State of Maryland or a state with reciprocity preferred. Five years related experience in building MEP systems engineering and design work. Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by theJHU equivalency formula. Preferred Qualifications Six years of experience in Electrical Engineering building design work if holding an active Electrical Engineering PE license or eight years of experience with no Electrical Engineering PE license. Experience must include Lighting and Fire Alarm design. LEED Accreditation. National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professionals - Lighting Certified (LC). Experience designing or working with power monitoring systems such as the Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (PME) system. Experience with Autodesk Revit software. Classified Title: Electrical Engineer Job Posting Title (Working Title): Energy Engineer Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF Starting Salary Range: $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate with experience) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm Exempt Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus Department name: "‹"‹"‹"‹"‹"‹"‹Maintenance Personnel area: School of Public Health Equal Opportunity Employer: Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.

Created: 2024-11-02