What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Energy Manager position at Dexian Signature Consultants?
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Job Summary:
Dexian is seeking a Academic Energy Manager for an opportunity with a client located in Detroit, MI.
Responsibilities:
- Identify, develop, and prioritize energy savings projects, including lighting upgrades, HVAC upgrades or retro-fits, and other energy conservation measures
- Track and document energy savings initiatives implemented through ongoing efforts to address deferred maintenance. Provide guidance to Regional Directors on energy-efficient practices and strategies for integrating energy savings into their deferred maintenance projects
- Lead the implementation of energy-saving initiatives in collaboration with campus stakeholders
- Research and apply for rebates, grants, or other external funding opportunities for energy efficiency projects
- Work with the Building Controls Director and technicians to perform BAS benchtop reviews and analyze system performance
- Provide recommendations to optimize building controls for energy efficiency
- Support ongoing system upgrades and troubleshooting to enhance building performance
- Coordinate and oversee building recommissioning projects to ensure systems operate as intended
- Identify operational inefficiencies and implement corrective measures to improve energy performance
- Develop and maintain systems to track energy savings from completed projects
- Prepare regular reports on energy use, cost savings, and environmental impact for internal stakeholders and external reporting requirements
- Assist with the annual utility budgeting process, providing data analysis and recommendations to forecast energy costs
- Monitor and validate utility invoices to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies
- Partner with campus departments to promote energy conservation practices
- Deliver presentations and training sessions on energy efficiency initiatives and outcomes to faculty, staff, and students
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Management, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in energy management, building automation systems, or a related field
- Demonstrated expertise in energy conservation measures and building recommissioning
- Experience working with utility data analysis and energy budgeting is highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of building automation systems (e.g., Honeywell, Siemens, or similar platforms)
- Proficiency in energy modeling tools, utility tracking software, and data visualization platforms
- Familiarity with LEED certification, ENERGY STAR, or other sustainability frameworks is a plus
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Achievement of measurable energy savings through identified projects
- Successful execution of building recommissioning initiatives
- Timely and accurate energy savings tracking and utility budgeting support
- Increased campus awareness of energy efficiency practices and their impacts
Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian's platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.
Dexian's brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit to learn more.
Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
