Energy Performance Engineer

Harvard University

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years in Energy Engineering, BAS engineering, or related field.
  • Strong background in building automation and commercial HVAC operation.
  • Preferred certification in systems commissioning or retro-commissioning.
  • Technical writing and verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Familiarity with HVAC and fault detection software, particularly Clockworks, is important.
  • Experience with HVAC diagnostics tools for field investigations.

Responsibilities

  • Use Clockworks to evaluate energy system faults and investigate adverse energy trends.
  • Ensure proper collection and storage of energy data trends and histories.
  • Identify energy issues and performance opportunities via data analytics tools.
  • Assist in developing energy conservation measures and contractor scopes of work.
  • Maintain inventory of energy diagnostics equipment and conduct building surveys.
  • Continuously monitor and analyze energy system data to verify performance and savings.

Benefits

  • Generous paid time off including parental leave.
  • Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision) starting on day one.
  • Retirement plans with university contributions.
  • Access to wellbeing and mental health resources.
  • Support for families and caregivers.
  • Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
  • Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.
Full Job Description
About Campus Planning and Facilities:

Located in the heart of Boston's Longwood Medical Area, Harvard Medical School is a densely populated, 2.5 million square foot campus of medical research laboratory, administration and education space. The Facilities Group manages all aspects of continuous building operations, energy management, sustainability, grounds and building maintenance. The Medical School Facilities Group is comprised of about 120 FTE, a portion of which are outsourced.

Job Description

Reporting to the Associate Director of Energy and Utilities, the Energy Performance Engineer will provide continuous evaluation and ongoing commissioning services of energy systems. This position requires a great deal of interaction with internal stakeholders as every person within Facilities team plays a vital role in the successful operation of our campus. The Engineer will use Facilities' fault detection software platform (Clockworks) and Energy Heat Maps to review and evaluate energy and equipment faults and generate work orders to rectify the deficiencies. This position will also coordinate technical Retro-Commissioning activities, both in-house and with other professionals and contractors on the projects.

The main responsibilities will include:
  • Using Clockworks platform, review the system fault history to identify possible problems, investigate causes behind adverse energy trends in order to mitigate system deficiencies.
  • Regularly check that all required energy data trends and histories are being collected and stored properly.
  • Using Facilities data analytics tools, identify potential energy issues and saving opportunities, provide an action plan to address identified issues.
  • Assist in development of energy conservation measures and a scope of work for contractors.
  • Maintain an inventory of energy diagnostics tools and equipment, conduct basic field investigations, building surveys, and measurements and assist in interpreting the results.
  • Monitor and analyze data on energy systems to verify ECM performance and energy savings.


Working Conditions:
  • Working inside mechanical rooms and tunnels, exposure to hot and humid conditions, as well as in close proximity to rotating equipment and machinery will be required.
  • Use of Personal Protective Equipment may be required in some of the spaces.


Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, related field or equivalent work experience required.
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in Energy Engineering, BAS engineering, Commissioning, Energy Management or related field.


Additional Qualifications and Skills:
  • Background in building automation and commercial HVAC operation.
  • Systems commissioning or retro-commissioning certification is preferred.
  • Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with various platforms including Siemens, Trane, Phoenix, etc.
  • Experience in data analytics with a focus on BAS/OSI PI data trends.
  • Experience using Clockworks or other Fault Detection/Continuous Commissioning software to find and analyze equipment failures.
  • Proficiency in interpreting BAS control sequences and improving them to derive energy savings.
  • Some exposure to building energy models preferred.
  • Experience using HVAC diagnostics tools and equipment for field investigations.


Certificates and Licenses:
  • Certified Energy Manager certification preferred.
  • Certified HVAC Commissioning professional certification preferred.


Additional Information

  • Standard Hours/Schedule: 35 hours per week
  • Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
  • Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education
  • Staying Informed About Your Application: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not always be able to reach out right away, but you can track your status anytime through the Careers[redacted] portal.

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University's Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 057. Please visit Harvard's Salary Ranges to view the corresponding salary range and related information.

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
  • Generous paid time off including parental leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
  • Retirement plans with university contributions
  • Wellbeing and mental health resources
  • Support for families and caregivers
  • Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
  • Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page.

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