Job Summary
Market Title: Energy Conservation Engineer Department Name: UMH Building Utilities FLSA: Exempt
Hours: 40 hours
Shift/Days: 8:00 am-5:00 pm M-F
- Assist the energy conservation team with identification and implementation of energy conservation initiatives, including the following.
- Be responsible for analyzing current energy usage and strategies to provide proper environmental conditions with cost-effective energy utilization. The Energy Conservation Engineer will work closely with Systems Monitoring (Building Management System) to achieve this purpose.
- Develop short, medium, and long-range plans to implement energy conservation measures. Recommend sound policies directed towards energy conservation, without compromising patient/staff safety or regulatory compliance. Assist Maintenance/Operations in evaluating HVAC and energy equipment maintenance to ensure effectiveness.
- Provide review for all facilities design activities as relates to energy management. Utilize consultants as necessary to identify energy conservation measures. Review and recommend maintenance supply and equipment purchases to ensure energy-efficient replacements are being specified. Assist with regular reports as to the overall effectiveness of the energy management program.
- Maintain liaison with the Maintenance/Operations department to provide optimum facility comfort while reducing energy consumption levels. Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure best operation in the area of HVAC and energy equipment maintenance.
- Aid in the development of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) including energy calculations, estimating project costs, estimating annual energy savings, CO2 emission avoidance, and simple paybacks.
- Assist with re-commissioning efforts that partner our team with utility providers and our campus peers to optimize building equipment function.
- Partner with the Office of Campus Sustainability and Innovation (OCSI) energy team to ensure alignment on initiatives as well as to explore project funding options.
- Report out areas of opportunity to conserve energy and successes with the Michigan Medicine Facilities Team.
- Articulate the University of Michigan Health mission and goals in the area of energy management and the University of Michigan goal of carbon neutrality by the year 2040 for global communication.
- Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, business, or related field with emphasis on facilities management within a health-care environment.
- Seven years of experience in energy management, mechanical systems design, construction and/or maintenance, or closely related field required.
- Knowledge of: energy management program development, building management system software (Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens and ASI), HVAC and lighting systems.
- Ability to manage budgets; strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Professional designation of Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.