California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) · 10 hours ago
Principal Energy Engineer (Cal Poly Energy, Utilities, & Sustainability)
San Luis Obispo, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $153K/yr
8+ years expCalifornia Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. The Principal Energy Engineer is responsible for leading the optimization and long-term evolution of campus energy infrastructure, managing energy efficiency projects, and overseeing campus building commissioning and energy optimization efforts.
Higher Education
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Mary Lou Youngblood, CDR
Responsibilities
Manage the newly established multi-million-dollar DEEP Energy Fund, including the planning, prioritization, execution and annual accounting of key energy efficiency projects on campus
Serve as the campus lead and administrator of campus building automation system (Siemens and otherwise) including managing support contracts, key upgrades and driving key investments to fully leverage these systems
Lead long-range planning efforts for the retrofit, and/or replacement of the main campus heating and cooling central plant and two satellite heating plants to optimize carbon reductions in alignment with campus goals
Oversee campus building commissioning (new construction and retro-commissioning of existing buildings) including supervision of the campus in-house commissioning agent and any contracted commissioning agents
Develop and manage a small trade shop focused on energy optimization and upgrades of building HVAC and lighting systems across campus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related field AND eight (8) years of progressively responsible experience in design, construction, operation, commissioning and/or maintenance of mechanical, electrical or plumbing systems
Possession of (or ability to obtain by date of hire) a valid California Driver's License
In close coordination with the Director of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability, manage the newly established multi-million-dollar DEEP Energy Fund, including the planning, prioritization, execution and annual accounting of key energy efficiency projects on campus
Serve as the campus lead and administrator of campus building automation system (Siemens and otherwise) including managing support contracts, key upgrades and driving key investments to fully leverage these systems
In close coordination with the Director of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability, lead long-range planning efforts for the retrofit, and/or replacement of the main campus heating and cooling central plant and two satellite heating plants to optimize carbon reductions in alignment with campus goals
Oversee campus building commissioning (new construction and retro-commissioning of existing buildings) including supervision of the campus in-house commissioning agent and any contracted commissioning agents
Develop and manage a small trade shop focused on energy optimization and upgrades of building HVAC and lighting systems across campus. This trade shop may include Maintenance Mechanics, Building Service Engineers, Control Specialists and/or Electricians
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
Educational benefits for eligible employees
Company
California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly)
Cal Poly is a nationally ranked, four-year, comprehensive public university, with approximately 17,500 undergraduate, 120 post-baccalaureate, and 900 graduate students.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Zachary Smith, MBA
Vice President of University Development and Alumni Engagement - CEO of the Cal Poly Foundation
Darin Matthews
Executive Director/Chief Procurement Officer
Recent News
2023-10-30
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