The California State University · 12 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 State University is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. The Principal Energy Engineer will provide leadership in optimizing and managing energy systems on campus, overseeing projects related to building HVAC and lighting systems, and managing the DEEP Energy Fund.
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Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Director of Energy, Utilities & Sustainability, the Principal Energy Engineer provides campus leadership related to the optimization, planning, design and commissioning of energy systems, including the campus central heating and cooling plant and two satellite heating plants
The incumbent will manage the DEEP Energy Fund, a green revolving fund, designed to drive cost-effective investments in building HVAC and lighting systems
The incumbent will develop and manage a small trade shop focused on energy optimization of building heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) and lighting systems, and will serve as the campus lead on all Building Automation System expansion efforts, including managing vendor relationships
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering or related field
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
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
Retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System
Educational benefits for eligible employees
Company
The California State University
The California State University is the largest system of four-year higher education in the country, with 22 campuses, 56,000 faculty and staff and more than 450,000 students.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.85MKey Investors
DensoNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)Dale Carlsen
2024-10-30Grant
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
2018-10-26Grant· $2.7M
Leadership Team
Steve Relyea
Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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