Energy Management Specialist

Company: Auburn University

Job Location: Auburn University, 36849-5207

Category: Facilities Management

Type: Full-Time

Requisition Number: S4763P

Home Org Name: Energy Management

Division Name: VP, Facilities Management

Job Class Code: NC94

Appointment Status: Full-time

Limited Term: No

Job Summary

Supports Auburn University's energy management and conservation initiatives and programs through optimization of campus building systems.

Essential Functions

• Supports new commissioning efforts by performing design reviews, report reviews, and item follow-up to ensure that new systems are started efficiently.
• Performs Building Automation System (BAS) programming to implement energy management strategies
• Performs Test and Balance functions to evaluate the current condition of buildings in support of the Continuous and Retro-Commissioning efforts.
• Uses predictive maintenance techniques in the analysis of buildings.
• Develops reports from analysis of buildings for distribution to appropriate Auburn University personnel.
• Performs minor repair activities on building components during commissioning projects to aid in the efficiency of buildings.
• Performs troubleshooting activities to improve building performance and aid Auburn University personnel in completing root-cause analysis functions.
• Performs training of building systems to aid maintenance personnel in developing skill levels.
• Performs minor retrofits that will result in energy savings or building operation improvements.
• Monitors and analyzes results of improvement projects to illustrate outcomes to upper managements.
• Utilizes building modeling software to construct and maintain models for system analysis during Retro-commissioning efforts.
• May be responsible for training, assisting or assigning tasks to others. May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Minimum Qualifications

Level I
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience: 0 years of experience

Level II
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience: 4 years of experience in energy conservation practices

Level III
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Building Science, Engineering, or related field
Experience: 6 years of experience in energy conservation practices

Substitutions allowed for Education: When a candidate has the required experience, but lacks the required education, they may normally apply additional relevant experience toward the education requirement, at a rate of two (2) years relevant experience per year of required education.

Substitutions allowed for Experience: When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Level I: Knows fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of particular field of specialization.

Level II: Knows and applies fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of particular field of specialization, with awareness of related fields.

Level III: Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures of a particular field of specialization to the completion of difficult assignments. Also possesses knowledge of related fields and areas of operation which affect, or are affected by, own area.

Minimum License and Certifications

Valid Driver's License

Desired Qualifications

Experience in Metasys (BAS) and HVAC Commissioning preferred

Salary Range: $46,110 - $91,340

Job Category: Facilities/Skills Trades

City position is located in: Auburn

State position is located: Alabama

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

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Special Instructions to Applicants

• Only completed applications will be considered, so please provide all requested information in each section. This should include all employment history and required application documents.
• If required, be sure to attach cover letter and resume.
• Please include a copy of any required or relevant certifications/licenses in the "Other Documents" section.
• Please answer all supplemental questions completely and accurately.