California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo · 10 hours ago
Principal Energy Engineer (Cal Poly Energy, Utilities & Sustainability)
San Luis Obispo, CA
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $153K/yr
8+ years expCalifornia Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo is a nationally-ranked public university known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. The Principal Energy Engineer will provide leadership in optimizing, planning, designing, and commissioning energy systems on campus, while managing the DEEP Energy Fund and leading energy efficiency projects.
Higher Education
No H1B
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-San Luis Obispo
Founded in 1901, California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) is one of five comprehensive polytechnic universities in the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Christina Diaz
Executive Assistant, Office of the Vice President, University Development & Foundation CEO
Megan Miyamoto
Chief Marketing Officer of the Cal Poly Marching Band
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