Energy Engineer - Planning and Facilities Management

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Planning & Facilities Management is dedicated to providing a supportive and dynamic environment that fosters academic excellence, innovation, and a vibrant campus life. We achieve this by : Planning and managing the physical infrastructure of our historic campus, ensuring its functionality, safety and aesthetics; Partnering with faculty, staff, and students to understand and address their needs, creating spaces that inspire learning, discovery, and collaboration; Implementing sustainable practices to reduce our environmental impact and create a healthier learning environment; And deploying innovative technologies to optimize building operations and enhance the user experience.

The Energy Engineer, Planning and Facilities Management / Office of Engineering and Utilities provides engineering guidance and support for campus engineering projects and energy efficiency initiatives to meet Georgetown University's 2031 EUI Reduction target and Building Energy Performance Standards targets mandated by D.C. law. This position is focused on controls and provides technical and engineering support to establish maintenance and operational requirements for controls, mechanical equipment, and facilities. The incumbent helps to address identified issues and to reduce building energy usage and carbon footprint. They shall provide consulting and project review in energy efficiency, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC&R) systems. The Energy Engineer will develop and document control strategies for optimizing mechanical systems performance, review specifications, manage projects, and support building recommissioning. Recommending changes in control and maintenance strategies, operating procedures, and equipment schedules based on on-site investigations, duties include but are not limited to :

• Support innovative building efficiency projects and perform construction controls project reviews for compliance with GU Standards (such as MSI Division 25) and incorporation of best practices for energy efficiency.
• Utilize retro-commissioning and fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) to identify and implement energy conservation opportunities and correct building deficiencies.
• Identify and correct deficiencies to optimize building automation system operations and enforce energy efficiency guidelines.
• Train and inform maintenance staff on energy conservation initiatives.
• Develop, enhance, and track preventive maintenance to support energy conservation.
• Assess the performance of completed energy conservation projects to ensure they achieve performance goals.

Work Interactions

This position works with the Office of Engineering and Utilities, Capital Projects, Facilitates Operations, University Information Services, and building end-users to complete tasks. The position shall be directed by the Engineering and Utilities Leadership to complete studies, support controls project reviews, implement new processes and procedures, and investigate controls issues with the support of the engineering team. This position shall work with Facilities Maintenance as a consultative resource to support solving issues and optimizing operations while providing lateral direction to improve energy performance within building systems and utilities, particularly on BACnet and FDD platforms. The position shall work with Capital Projects to review project plans to ensure energy efficiency measures and design standards are included in the design and commissioning. The incumbent will also work with end-users to inform them of potential changes and resolve issues related to energy efficiency.

Requirements and Qualifications

Preferred Requirements and Qualifications

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid . Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website : https : / / hr.georgetown.edu / mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range :

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is :

66,783.00 - $126,720.23

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement :

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits :

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

Salary : $66,783 - $126,720