Assistant Director, Utility Distribution Systems

Job Summary

Utility and Energy Services at CU Boulder invites applications for an Assistant Director, Utility Distribution Systems
. This role has direct oversight of all utility distribution budgets, applications, assessments, safety program, training programs and engineering design criteria, including strategic planning for systems. The incumbent will develop and maintain unit operating and commissioning procedures to ensure distribution systems are optimized and operate in a safe and reliable manner. The utility distribution systems include all utility infrastructure, from the District Energy Plants and City of Boulder Water Utilities to campus buildings—tunnels, water, sanitary, storm, steam, condensate, chilled water, raw water, and compressed air.

This position will be designated Critical/Essential Services and is expected to report to work during emergency situations.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Utility and Energy Services is responsible for the design, operation, maintenance, and repair of the campus’s energy generation and distribution infrastructure for steam (heating), chilled water (cooling), and electricity. We provide the campus community with reliable utility services in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner and offer measurement, line locating, performance engineering, regulatory and data management services.

• Provide management and oversight of distribution engineering and operational functions including system modeling, stress analysis, equipment applications and procurement, Capital & Expense Construction Projects, risk management programs, system optimization, testing, development of standards and procedures for work units through observation, and monitoring of key performance data. Develop and assure adequate emergency response plans and personnel training. Maintain accurate, up-to-date P& distribution master drawings.
• Support Environmental Health and Safety with management of the comprehensive non‑standard Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems permit program and Storm Water Management Program. Provide engineering and reporting support for major State and Federal regulatory programs, Clean Water Act, Confined Space Entry, Under Ground Storage Tanks and Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure.
• Management oversight of utility distribution civil, structural, mechanical, and plumbing design criteria, construction project design review, and all commissioning. Responsible for providing the Owner Project Requirement document to all A/E firms. Continuously assess the quality, efficiency, and condition of Distribution infrastructure. Coordinate the plant and distribution design criteria and training with Assistant Director for District Energy Plants.
• Hire and supervise utility distribution personnel including performance planning and evaluation, identifying and providing training opportunities for immediate reports and their staff, and mentoring for skill and behavioral development.
• Manage $3.5 million annual expense budget; ensure alignment with financial requirements, equipment renewal and replacement, contracts, supplies and expenses. Provide annual estimated projections. Assist in utility billing and consumption estimates.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Facilities Management staff regarding utility capacities for campus growth (capital development projects, campus master plans, climate action plans, energy master plans, etc.) Develop and maintain the strategic plan for all utility distribution systems based on campus plans, including decarbonization plans. Act as a liaison to the City of Boulder Water Utilities Division on behalf of campus to advance utility related projects and coordinate permit applications.

This in-person position has an anticipated work schedule of Monday –…