Energy and Sustainability Associate Engineer

3 days ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States Commonwealth of Virginia Full time
Job Summary

The University of Virginia's Office for Sustainability is seeking a highly skilled Energy and Sustainability Associate Engineer to join their team. As a key member of the Office for Sustainability, this role will play a critical part in developing solutions to meet the university's goal of being carbon neutral by 2030 and fossil fuel-free by 2050.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with clients and provide excellent customer service in resolving customer service inquiries.
  • Conduct timely and comprehensive design reviews of sustainability issues for new construction or renovation projects, acting as an owner's representative for sustainability as needed.
  • Foster a safe work environment by complying with all OSHA, BOCA, federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills for managing multiple projects.
  • Technical expertise in HVAC systems and LEED certification.
  • Effective communication with diverse groups.
  • Familiarity with energy systems and building metrics.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and advanced spreadsheets.
  • Independent decision-making and problem-solving.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent teamwork skills.
  • Experience with energy modeling software preferred.
Additional Responsibilities for Associate Engineer
  • Support innovative building efficiency projects, incorporating best practices in sustainability.
  • Manage project implementation to ensure timely completion with minimal disruptions.
  • Calculate payback periods for conservation and investment.
  • Document achievements and assist in communication material development.
  • Identify and implement sustainability opportunities through trend analysis.
  • Perform construction project reviews for compliance with UVA's Green Building Standards.
  • Assist with LEED certification and provide guidance to the community.
  • Develop engaging educational materials for occupants and maintenance personnel.
  • Train maintenance staff on sustainability initiatives.
  • Enhance preventive maintenance to support sustainability.
  • Foster sustainability efforts among faculty, staff, and students.
  • Inspect, evaluate, and solve building system deficiencies.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for audits and improvements.
  • Navigate and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
Additional Responsibilities for Engineer
  • Organize and lead energy audits and site visits with stakeholders including Architects and Engineers.
  • Discover the source of deficiencies in building systems, recommending retrofit scopes and develop project budgets.
  • Develop and manage building efficiency projects from inception to completion.
  • Ensure compliance and track progress for building energy efficiency projects.
  • Document progress and collaborate with stakeholders on initiatives and projects.
  • Coordinate with staff and stakeholders on building modifications to reduce energy usage.
  • Identify and instruct key team members to implement building efficiency recommendations.
  • Evaluate economic feasibility of developing innovative energy and controls technology.
  • Have familiarity with, or working knowledge of, building energy systems, utility metering metrics, building commissioning processes, measurement and verification processes.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering, sustainable design, architecture, landscape architecture, land use planning, environmental science, environment planning, or similar field.
  • Experience: With an engineering degree, a minimum of 2 years of professional experience working in an engineering-related field, designing, constructing, or evaluating building energy systems or controls is essential. A degree in sustainable design or similar non-engineering field will require a minimum of 3 years' professional experience working in an engineering-related field, designing, constructing, or evaluating building energy systems or controls.
Preferred Experience
  • Four years of experience with HVAC and controls design or project management, commissioning, energy performance contracting.
  • Accreditation as EIT (Engineering in Training) or ability to become registered as a Professional Engineer, ASHRAE Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Green Associate, LEED Accredited Professional, CEM (Certified Energy Manager).
Requirements for Engineer
  • Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Systems Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related engineering field.
  • Experience: Seven years of related experience, which may include HVAC design or project management, HVAC controls engineering, commissioning, energy performance contracting, etc.
Preferred Experience for Engineer
  • Licensure: Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE).
  • Registered as a CEM (Certified Energy Manager), ASHRAE Building Commissioning Professional Certification (BCxP), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Accreditation as a LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Green Associate, LEED Accredited Professional.
  • Experience with laboratory and/or healthcare HVAC design or commissioning.
Anticipated Compensation

These are full-time, 40 hour per week exempt positions with UVA benefits:

  • Associate Engineer: $70,000 - $85,000; based on education and experience.
  • Engineer: $90,000 - $105,000; based on education and experience.
Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers, however, regular visits to inspect existing buildings and construction sites will be required. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings and programs.

To Apply

Please apply online, and search for "R0061881". Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching "Find UVA Jobs." Complete an application online with the following documents:

  • CV/Resume
  • Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

The selected applicant will be required to complete a background check prior to their first day of employment per University policy. We support workplace flexibility when appropriate, but 100% remote work is not possible. The department will not sponsor applicants for employment visa.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.

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