Energy Engineer
- Employer
- NC State University
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Internal Recruitment :No
Working Title:Energy Engineer
Anticipated Hiring Range:$80,000 - $86,872
Work Schedule:Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Job Location:Raleigh, NC
Department :Energy Management
About the Department:The North Carolina State University Facilities Division ensures that the campus’s physical environment supports the university’s mission 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Our diverse team of approximately 900 dedicated professionals plans for current and future needs, builds high-impact facilities, and maintains the campus. Join one of the largest and best employers in the state and help shape the future of our campus community!
As a Pack member, you can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.
What we offer:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Programs
- Disability Plans
- Life Insurance
- Accident Plan
- Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
- 12 Holidays Each Year
- Tuition and Academic Assistance
- And so much more!
As an Energy Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in assessing commercial building systems to drive energy efficiency and cost savings across campus. This role will focus on optimizing operations, enhancing system maintenance, detecting faults, and implementing cutting-edge technology solutions. Through collaboration and hands-on assessments, the Energy Engineer will identify impactful energy-saving opportunities and recommend actionable solutions to help reduce the university’s energy footprint. If you’re passionate about sustainability and innovative energy solutions, we invite you to apply!
Key Responsibilities and duties include but not limited to:
- Conduct energy audits in line with ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 211.
- Collaborate with the Energy Data Analyst to prioritize building audits, set measurable goals, and determine appropriate audit levels.
- Analyze audit findings to recommend energy conservation measures, cost-saving opportunities, and return on investment.
- Partner with the Energy Project Manager and Building Maintenance team to develop projects enhancing BAS control, efficiency, and flexibility across campus.
- Apply knowledge of Schneider Electric (Struxureware) and Johnson Controls (Metasys) systems to optimize building automation and energy use.
- Review capital project designs to ensure alignment with energy efficiency standards and campus sustainability goals.
- Liaise between Energy Management and Design & Construction teams to integrate energy reduction targets into new construction and renovation projects.
- Oversee adherence to energy efficiency guidelines throughout project planning and execution.
- Present complex energy concepts and technical information clearly in written, oral, and presentation formats.
- Provide expert guidance on energy reduction projects and programs.
- Deliver engaging presentations to diverse groups, promoting energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s Degree in the Engineering discipline related to the area of assignment; or and equivalent combination of training and experience. Some positions may require licensure by the North Carolina Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
- Professional passion in sustainability and reducing energy usage.
- The ability to direct and guide a group or team through task completion to attain energy management goals.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to work well with different personalities.
- Active listener with a tactful approach to resolving issues and maintaining professional relationships, especially in budget and scope discussions.
- Skilled in analytical thinking, independent problem-solving, and delivering accurate, detailed results.
- Knowledge of both sides of the utility meters as well as understanding electrical, natural gas, fuel oil, water, and sewer rate structures.
- Knowledge of energy engineering economic evaluation methods to conduct cost benefit analysis prioritizing proposed energy conservation measures and total project budgets.
- Knowledge and experience in budgeting, financial management, estimating, scheduling, planning, and project management.
- Knowledge of NC building and energy codes.
- Familiar with design & construction guidelines creating standards for improved energy efficiency.
- Ability to keep up with current standards, best practices, statutes, codes, and regulations.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Work history in one of the following fields: energy services, utilities or engineering consulting.
- Proven experience in an industrial or higher education utility/energy management program.
- Completion of energy efficiency training and certification such as Association of Energy Engineers. Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Management Training (CEMT), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA); NCSU Energy Diploma Series. Professional Energy Manager (PEM); or USGBC Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design professional.
- Preference given to candidates with PE or Certified Energy Manager credentials and experience in a university or campus setting.
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license within 60 days of hire, must be maintained.
Yes
Commercial Driver's License required:No
Job Open Date:12/05/2024
Anticipated Close Date:Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please include as attachments a resume/CV and cover letter.
Position Number:00061591
Position Type:Exempt Professional Staff
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):1.00
Appointment:12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID:445020 - Energy Management
AA/EEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.
Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).
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NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.
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NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.
Our Centennial Campus, an award-winning public-private research campus, is home to more than 70 partner organizations working alongside more than 70 NC State research and academic units. Centennial is also the location of the innovative Hunt Library, which Time magazine has dubbed “the library of the future.”
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More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.
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