University of Michigan

Energy Conservation Engineer

University of Michigan$85K — $102K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, business, or related field focused on facilities management in healthcare.
  • Seven years of experience in energy management, mechanical systems design, or related fields.
  • Knowledge of energy management programs and building management systems such as Honeywell, Johnson Controls, and Siemens.
  • Familiarity with HVAC and lighting systems is essential.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; budget management experience is necessary.
  • Preferred certification as a Certified Energy Manager (CEM).

Responsibilities

  • Assist the energy conservation team in identifying and implementing energy conservation initiatives.
  • Analyze energy usage and develop strategies for cost-effective energy utilization while maintaining comfort.
  • Create short to long-term plans for energy conservation measures ensuring compliance with safety and regulations.
  • Review facility design for energy management, recommend energy-efficient equipment purchases, and evaluate maintenance effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance/Operations for facility comfort improvements and energy consumption reduction.
  • Develop and estimate energy conservation measures including cost and energy savings calculations.
  • Engage in re-commissioning efforts with utility providers for optimized building equipment performance.

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day.
  • Generous 2:1 retirement savings plan match.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Market Title: Energy Conservation Engineer Department Name: UMH Building Utilities FLSA: Exempt
Hours: 40 hours
Shift/Days: 8:00 am-5:00 pm M-F
  • Assist the energy conservation team with identification and implementation of energy conservation initiatives, including the following.
  • Be responsible for analyzing current energy usage and strategies to provide proper environmental conditions with cost-effective energy utilization. The Energy Conservation Engineer will work closely with Systems Monitoring (Building Management System) to achieve this purpose.
  • Develop short, medium, and long-range plans to implement energy conservation measures. Recommend sound policies directed towards energy conservation, without compromising patient/staff safety or regulatory compliance. Assist Maintenance/Operations in evaluating HVAC and energy equipment maintenance to ensure effectiveness.
  • Provide review for all facilities design activities as relates to energy management. Utilize consultants as necessary to identify energy conservation measures. Review and recommend maintenance supply and equipment purchases to ensure energy-efficient replacements are being specified. Assist with regular reports as to the overall effectiveness of the energy management program.
  • Maintain liaison with the Maintenance/Operations department to provide optimum facility comfort while reducing energy consumption levels. Develop training options and/or improvement plans to ensure best operation in the area of HVAC and energy equipment maintenance.
  • Aid in the development of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) including energy calculations, estimating project costs, estimating annual energy savings, CO2 emission avoidance, and simple paybacks.
  • Assist with re-commissioning efforts that partner our team with utility providers and our campus peers to optimize building equipment function.
  • Partner with the Office of Campus Sustainability and Innovation (OCSI) energy team to ensure alignment on initiatives as well as to explore project funding options.
  • Report out areas of opportunity to conserve energy and successes with the Michigan Medicine Facilities Team.
  • Articulate the University of Michigan Health mission and goals in the area of energy management and the University of Michigan goal of carbon neutrality by the year 2040 for global communication.
  • Take the initiative to develop needed professional skills appropriate to job assignments.

Required Qualifications*
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, business, or related field with emphasis on facilities management within a health-care environment.
  • Seven years of experience in energy management, mechanical systems design, construction and/or maintenance, or closely related field required.
  • Knowledge of: energy management program development, building management system software (Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Siemens and ASI), HVAC and lighting systems.
  • Ability to manage budgets; strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Professional designation of Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
  • Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
  • 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

281173

Working Title

Energy Conservation Engineer

Job Title

Energy Conservation Engineer

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Facilities Administration

Posting Begin/End Date

8/04/2026 - 8/18/2026

Career Interest

Engineering & Architecture

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
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