Job Title: Energy Manager
PVN ID: VA-2101-003827
Category: Managerial and Professional
Location: OFFICE OF SR. UNIV DEAN FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Job Description

General Description

Through its partnership with the City of New York, CUNY’s Building Performance Laboratory is hiring qualified energy management professionals to serve as on-site consultants and fill critical staffing capacity needs at the Department of Citywide Administrative Services’ (“DCAS”) Division of Energy Management (“DEM”) and its agency partners. The Department of Homeless Services (“DHS”) is a critical partner in contributing to the City’s efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (“GHG”) by 80 percent by 2050 from a 2005 baseline (“80x50”). As part of the Climate Mobilization Act (LL 97 of 2019), the City also recently set new targets to reduce emissions from City government operations by 40 percent by 2025 (“40x25”) and by 50 percent by 2030 (“50x30”). For this specific role, CUNY BPL is hiring an Energy Manager to be embedded within DHS’ Energy Team. The Energy Manager will report to the Assistant Commissioner – Environmental Design and Construction. He or she will be responsible for overseeing energy management efforts across the portfolio of facilities operated by DHS to achieve the City’s energy and emissions reductions goals.

 

Other Duties

During their assignments, the person’s responsibilities may include the following:

  • Developing agency-level plans to meet the City’s emissions and energy reduction goals.
  • Overseeing budget, energy billing, and account management.
  • Contributing to agency behavioral change efforts, including training.
  • Supporting energy-efficient operations and maintenance at agency buildings and facilitating Load Management (“LM”) and Demand Response (“DR”) participation.
  • Identifying and implementing energy efficiency and clean energy project opportunities at agency facilities.
  • Supporting real-time metering (“RTM”) installations and sub-metering at agency facilities.
  • Contributing to City energy management efforts as a subject matter expert.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will bring the following education, skills, and experience to this position:

  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, or facilities) or architecture.
  • A master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, engineering, or facilities).
  • At least 4 years of experience in energy management, facilities management, commissioning, or mechanical construction project management.
  • Strong understanding of building energy systems and energy efficiency technologies.
  • Experience with the design and construction of energy efficiency retrofit projects in existing buildings, especially diverse buildings varying in age, size, and use.
  • Familiarity with technical project management operations, including project planning, scope development, design and construction management, and project close-out.
  • Knowledge of and experience with ASHRAE or AEE Procedures for Commercial Buildings Energy Audits.
  • Familiarity with NYC electrical and energy codes.
  • Knowledge of energy costs and billing, energy savings calculation methodologies, and emissions calculations methodologies.
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM); Certified Energy Auditor (CEA); Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) or Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP); or Building Operator Certification – Level 1 credentials.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficient computer skills.
  • Commitment to customer service and demonstrated ability to effectively manage simultaneous projects.
  • A motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.

NYC residency may be required for continued employment 

Immigration sponsorship is not available

 

RFCUNY Benefits

RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals

About the Research Foundation

The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).

RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Key Features

Department
CUNY Building Performance Lab
Status
Full Time
Annual Salary Range
$67,757.00 - $90,000.00
Closing Date
Sep 26, 2021 (Or Until Filled)
Bargaining Unit
No

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