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HDR · 2 days ago

Senior Energy Manager

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $124K/yr

7+ years exp

HDR is a Top 10 Architectural & Engineering firm in the United States, seeking a Senior Energy Manager to lead energy management initiatives at the United States Air Force Academy. This role involves optimizing energy performance, managing energy audits, and implementing energy-efficient design solutions.

ArchitectureConsulting

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Work with our project teams to achieve energy-efficient building and system design

Work with designers, architects and engineers from the beginning of the design process through construction documents to help optimize energy performance

Manage or participate in energy audits of existing buildings to identify and investigate energy conservation and utility cost reduction measure

Participate in charrette process and/or initial project meetings to discuss energy goals

Recommend energy-efficient design solutions and energy-efficient technologies, including lighting, HVAC and building envelope measures

Serve as a resource to other team members regarding state-of-the art building systems, such as advanced control strategies, daylighting design, natural ventilation, cogeneration and photovoltaic systems

Develop detailed energy models using DOE-2 compliant software

Prepare documentation required for obtaining LEED energy credits

Serve as the base energy manager for the United States Air Force Academy

Identify program energy management projects for execution via Energy Conservation Investment Program (ECIP), Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP), MILCON, and Energy Service Contracts (ESC) such as “Energy Saving Performance Contracts (ESPC) and Utility Energy Service contracts (UESC)

Manage ECIP and FEMP programs, which includes preparation of programming documents; engineering analysis of energy and cost savings; preliminary cost estimates; life cycle cost analyses for submission to the government

Conduct facility energy and water conservation audits of at least 10% of facility square footage per year utilizing UESC and ESPC contracts. Invoices are to be validated on a monthly basis

On monthly basis, calculate and validate utility rates for each reimbursable consumer on base to ensure accurate billing. Provide rate calculations and results to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Civil Engineer Resource Advisor

Prepare quarterly reports for 10 Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) on Energy Performance Index, and Metering and Budgeting Program

Respond to 10 CES data calls addressing current items of interest involving energy management

Serve as the base focal point for utility programs and data compilation. Provide monthly utility consumption and cost data into Defense Utility Energy Reporting System. Submit reports to higher headquarters on a quarterly basis within 15 days after the reporting quarter

Support all applicable DoD energy targets and Air Force energy reduction goals for USAFA. Brief the Government on status at periodic energy steering group meetings

Schedule, coordinate, and conduct Energy Management Steering Group meetings at least quarterly

Assist in the preparation for and participation in client and stakeholder information meetings, site data collection visits, stakeholder interviews, charrettes, and in-progress project reviews

Plan, coordinate, staff, or otherwise arrange for the development, funding, processing, and management of energy projects

Provide government with life-cycle cost effectiveness information for energy projects

Review current client sustainability and energy utilization, technology, and methodologies, and provide recommendations to assist with energy and sustainability goal attainment

Develop DD Form 1391 energy project programming documentation to include parametric cost estimate, alternatives analysis, and project requirement calculations

Determine the feasibility of alternative energy generation methods, special financing for Federal energy projects

Perform site visits to any of the USAFA site locations to assist with communication, establish standard business processes, and ensure policy compliance

Participate in control systems and energy master planning efforts

Perform other duties as needed

Qualification

Energy managementEnergy modelingLEED certificationMechanical systems knowledgeDOD energy managementBuilding design evaluationEnergy-efficient technologiesMicrosoft Office proficiencyPresentation skillsWriting skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering or closely related field

A minimum of 7 years experience

Demonstrated practical experience, competence and proven expertise in evaluating state-of-the-art building designs and energy-efficiency technologies

Thorough understanding of mechanical systems and controls and knowledge of the specialized requirements of highly technical facilities such as hospitals and laboratories

Ability to develop detailed energy models with eQuest or other simulation software

Experience working within the architectural design process

Understanding of energy-efficient commercial lighting systems

Availability to travel out of state

Excellent presentation skills with the ability to speak with confidence to building owners, facility personnel, contractors, architects and engineers

Excellent writing and documentation skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office programs

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must