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Job Req ID:  115495

Energy Engineer

Reporting to the Energy and Engineering Manager, we are seeking an Energy Engineer who will execute electrical engineering efforts for the Facilities Management team. This will involve supporting efforts to develop electrical system (power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, lightning protection, renewable energy, etc.) design and construction standards, supporting design and construction projects from scoping through project closeout, and supporting building maintenance and operations tasks. All tasks will be performed with a focus on maintaining long term efficient/effective operations of building systems in compliance with local codes, industry standards, and university commitments to sustainability.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance allowing for building electrification in accordance with university sustainability commitments which emphasize the phase-out of on-campus fossil fuel.
  • Work with maintenance teams to manage electrical system upgrades, troubleshooting, and reliability improvements.
  • Work with maintenance teams to develop preventive maintenance processes for electrical systems.
  • Assist maintenance teams in the documentation and management of the building fire alarm system to ensure safe, code compliant, reliable, and maintainable systems are in place.
  • Oversee the management of existing power monitoring systems to be utilized as an energy management and maintenance tool.
  • Plan upgrades to utility power meters allowing for enhanced power consumption data collection and analysis.
  • Support Existing Building Commissioning activities and help to expand the program to include electrical systems.
  • Assist in development of BSPH design and construction standards related to the building electrical systems.
  • Assist campus Architect in development of BSPH lighting standards for all space types.
  • Assist in the development of a Facilities Management training program to keep staff up to date on electric system topics.
  • Assist in the development of project requests for proposals (RFPs) and other scoping documents.
  • Review and comment on design documents provided by consultants.
  • Review and respond to construction phase submittals and requests for information (RFIs).
  • Assist with identification and development of energy conservation measures (ECMs).
  • Assist in the development/management of an electrical system building digital twin.
  • Assist with the evaluation of power distribution systems in support of equipment relocation requests, maintenance activities, and master planning.
  • Identify, plan, and implement sustainability strategies (energy, decarbonization, occupant wellbeing, etc.) related to electric systems such as lighting upgrades, replacement of aging/inefficient power distribution equipment, investigation into alternative backup power strategies, renewable energy projects, etc.


Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to foster a collaborative, inclusive, collegial, and consensus-building relationship with colleagues based on competence, trust, and respect.
  • Superior written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present complex material in a useful and understandable fashion to diverse audiences.
  • Strategic thinker with proven analytical and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to the mission of the school, customer service, and best practices in planning, design, and construction.
  • Knowledge of building codes and ability to review documents for compliance.
  • Knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes and ability to review documents for compliance.
  • Knowledge of power monitoring systems, power metering, and other power distribution components.
  • Knowledge of sustainability standards including LEED, WELL, and others.
  • Experience designing and/or reviewing the designs of power distribution, lighting/lighting controls, fire alarm, lightning protection, fire alarm, and renewable energy systems.
  • Experience reviewing construction submittals, responding to contractor RFIs, and conducting project punch list surveys.
  • Ability to build comprehensive reports for data within spreadsheet and database systems.
  • Ability to produce accurate, timely delivery of complex materials.
  • Flexibility to work with last minute changes.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Physical Requirements.
  • Ability to remain stationary for extended periods.
  • Ability to operate a computer and/or other office equipment on a frequent basis.
  • Must frequently communicate with others and exchange accurate information.
  • Ability to move about the office and campus.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
  • Professional Engineer license in the State of Maryland or a state with reciprocity preferred.
  • Five years related experience in building MEP systems engineering and design work.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by theJHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Six years of experience in Electrical Engineering building design work if holding an active Electrical Engineering PE license or eight years of experience with no Electrical Engineering PE license.
  • Experience must include Lighting and Fire Alarm design.
  • LEED Accreditation.
  • National Council on Qualifications for Lighting Professionals – Lighting Certified (LC).
  • Experience designing or working with power monitoring systems such as the Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Power Monitoring Expert (PME) system.
  • Experience with Autodesk Revit software.

 

 

Classified Title: Electrical Engineer 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Energy Engineer   
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PF  
Starting Salary Range: $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30am – 5:00pm 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​Maintenance  
Personnel area: School of Public Health 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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