Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE)
Company: George Mason University
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: October 19, 2024
Job Description:
Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE)
10001832
Fairfax, VA
Classified Staff
Opening on: Oct 17 2024
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Department: Facilities
Classification: Engineering Technician 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Pay Band: 04
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes
About the Department:
George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical
environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be
the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust
and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.
About the Position:
Ready to work on a beautiful college campus with 677 acres of
wooded land? Then start a new job as a State employee of Virginia.
We've got the work. We have a great team. Now, we need an
additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We
want someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and will
make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at
George Mason University. Your manager can trust that you will get
the job done.
George Mason's Facilities department is committed to providing a
safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university.
So, what's in it for you?
Great benefits for you...
- Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid
sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note - the break
employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly
guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
- Tuition exemption and professional development;
- Commuter Choice Transit Benefit, which includes a van pool
subsidy;
- Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan;
- Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more.
For you and your family...
- Health/dental/vision benefits; and
- Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).
We think it's a good career. Here's what the job looks like...
Responsibilities:
The Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE) performs
benchmarking, retro-commissioning for operations of existing
buildings, and works with facilities to implement effective and
innovative energy conservation measures and demand-side management
strategies in buildings and facilities. The position also conducts
energy assessments and site investigations, interprets engineering
documents, and drafts technical reports. The role provides
technical support for project design and implementation, optimize
operations, and energy use of systems and equipment to achieve
energy savings and optimal equipment operation.
- Leads and conducts RCx activities such as identifying equipment
issues, preparing a resolution for the issue, and creating an
energy savings calculation for the benefit of the issue;
- Performs technical energy audits and ECM payback calculations
drafts technical reports on findings;
- Conducts site assessments (e.g., retro-commissioning style
audits, energy audits, energy scans, and building opportunity
assessments) at campus facilities;
- Uses statistical tools or other data techniques to review
energy data trends, develops/maintains statistical facility-wide
energy models, and conducts measurement and verification (M&V)
analysis and reporting;
- Researches, tests, and summarizes benefits of energy efficiency
and renewable energy project concepts;
- Advises on equipment specifications
- Provides energy database support, including tracking and
reporting of ECM, and providing facility operational and use
characteristics;
- Analyzes systems and equipment to determine optimum operating
conditions and diagnoses issues impacting energy consumption
develops and recommends strategies to maximize operating
efficiency;
- Reviews data from building automation system, and utility
billing and meter data to identify opportunities for energy and
operational savings;
- Works with facility managers to implement effective and
innovative energy conservation measures (ECMs) and demand-side
management strategies in buildings and facilities;
- Executes and conducts ASHRAE energy audits, field
investigations, inventorying, baselining, benchmarking,
implementation management, and measurement and verification
(M&V);
- Creates ECM scope development, written energy reports, energy
savings calculations, and develops cost estimates for campus
buildings; creates or already has developed engineering
calculations in spreadsheets for energy savings analysis; develops
written reports detailing technical and financial analyses and
recommendations;
- Energy Project Support: Provides engineering and technical
support for project design and implementation and coordinates with
facility personnel to optimize the operations and energy use of
energy systems and equipment; and
- Other related duties as assigned; supports the department head
and supervisor in completing other related duties and reports as
needed.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Considerable experience (typically 2-5 years) of industry
experience with Controls/HVAC/Retro-Commissioning and/or MEP
Design;
- Demonstrated knowledge of building automation systems (Siemens,
Honeywell, Trane, etc.);
- Demonstrated knowledge of project implementation
principles;
- Demonstrated skill in conducing energy audits, field
investigations, inventorying, baselining, benchmarking,
implementation management, and measurement and verification
(M&V);
- Demonstrated ability to write energy reports, perform financial
analyses, and calculate energy savings;
- Ability to identify and verify implementation of low-cost
energy conservation opportunities;
- Dedicated interest in facility energy systems, energy
efficiency, operations and maintenance, and sustainable practices
for new and existing buildings; and
- Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor
vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for
operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use
Policy 1411 . The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to
review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of
all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable
review.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Energy Engineering or related
field;
- Ability to verbally communicate technical and nontechnical
information to various stakeholders;
- Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP);
- Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP);
- Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP);
and
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the
Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE) at
https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application
to include three professional references with contact information,
and provide a resume.
Posting Open Date: October 17, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 31, 2024
Open Until Filled: Yes
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