The University of Virginia’s Office for Sustainability is seeking a Sustainability and Energy Engineering Specialist.  Sustainability at the University is interdisciplinary, multi-faceted and highly collaborative, encompassing academics, research, and operations and a range of topics, including greenhouse gases, energy, water, waste, food, equity, and civic engagement.

The Sustainability and Energy Engineering Specialist is a core member of the University of Virginia's Office for Sustainability team and will contribute to developing solutions to meet university-wide goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, and ensuring overall environmental stewardship. Reporting to the Associate Director, the Sustainability and Energy Engineering Specialist focuses on supporting innovative projects that incorporate best practices in sustainability and conservation in the use of energy, water, raw materials, and other resources through retro-commissioning, energy audits and technical analyses.

Responsibilities include:

• Supports the design and implementation of innovative and independent conservation projects that incorporate best practices in sustainability and conservation in the use of energy, water, and other resources through retro-commissioning, energy audits and technical analyses.

• Supports the implementation of projects and manages them to completion ensuring schedules are met and disruptions are minimal.

• Calculates conservation (MMBtu, kWh, gallons, tons of materials) and investment (dollars) payback periods to support sustainability initiatives.

• Measures and documents all achievements (metered) or quantified (calculated) and writes or participates in the development of communication materials on programs.

• Identifies, evaluates, recommends, and/or implements sustainability opportunities by reviewing energy, water, and material trends using the building automation/energy management system.

• Collaborates with clients and provides excellent customer service in resolving customer service inquiries.

• Conducts timely and comprehensive design reviews of sustainability issues for new construction or renovation projects, acting as an owner's representative for sustainability as needed.

• Assists with LEED certification on new construction and provides LEED training and guidance to the University community while serving as a central information source.

• Ensures educational materials for building occupants and maintenance personnel are innovative, positive, and motivating, and support and enhance sustainability goals set for each audited facility.

• Supports training of maintenance personnel on initiatives implemented in their buildings / areas of responsibility.

• Revises and enhances preventive maintenance to support sustainability initiatives.

• Fosters, supports, and guides sustainability efforts by faculty, staff, and students, engaging stakeholders in stewardship programs and projects. Participates in committees or working groups as requested.

• Applies expertise and knowledge of building systems to inspect, evaluate, analyze, and solve complex building mechanical, electrical, controls, and plumbing deficiencies.

• Supports teams consisting of commissioning, controls, and air balancing expertise; metering, Systems Control, and maintenance personnel, and other subject matter experts are well managed and organized in conducting the audits and implementing improvements.

• Fosters a safe work environment by complying with all OSHA, BOCA, federal, state, and local regulations.

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