Campus Engineer​/Energy Manager Project Manager

The Campus Engineer / Energy Manager identifies and coordinates energy management activities for the Auraria Higher Education Center (AHEC), working in and reporting to the Facilities Management Department and in partnership with the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program (ASCP). Working with the Facilities Trades Departments (HVAC, Electrical, and Plumbing), AHEC Projects, and contractors, the position develops best practices for all utility usage and conservation.

This position conducts ongoing audits of buildings and utility usage to identify areas for improvement and tracks and manages energy data using the Energy Cap and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager systems. The Campus Engineer / Energy Manager also works with Construction Project Managers and the ASCP to identify projects with significant return on investment and positive environmental impact, collaborates with contracted project engineers to ensure best practices are applied to new projects and remodels, and supports the ASCP mission to reduce the AHEC campus' greenhouse gas emissions.

The Campus Engineer also supports the Project Management Team by reviewing project specifications and submittals for MEP systems to ensure conformance with campus standards and best practices.

• Monitor and improve the energy efficiency of all AHEC facilities and school-owned buildings, identifying conservation measures to pursue.
• Develop and implement utility management strategies related to building heating/cooling, electrical usage, efficient irrigation, and water conservation.
• Audit existing facilities to identify energy savings opportunities and develop long- and short-term energy management goals.
• Develop a comprehensive Energy Management Plan in collaboration with AHEC Facilities and the Auraria Sustainable Campus Program (ASCP) to reduce energy use, save money, and advance the campus Climate Action Plan goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 50% by 2030.
• Serve as the Facilities energy liaison to the ASCP, supporting its seven-pillar sustainability mission and identifying, scoping, and helping implement student-fee-funded energy and water efficiency projects across the three institutional partners (CCD, MSU Denver, and CU Denver).
• Prioritize no- and low-cost solutions first with an emphasis on short-term return on investment; research best practices at peer Colorado institutions and apply for grant programs.
• Build and lead a cross-functional campus energy team, engaging Facilities trades, the ASCP, institutional partners, and key stakeholders to foster a culture of energy conservation and sustainability.
• Initiate communication to campus on energy and cost-savings plans and strategies to create buy-in and participation, and provide training and outreach to increase staff awareness of energy management practices.

• Track and maintain energy consumption records using the Energy Cap database and ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager for State of Colorado benchmarking.
• Perform monthly meter reading with the support of AHEC trades.
• Oversee and review monthly utility billings to AHEC departments, institutional partners, and other tenants; evaluate metering opportunities and propose enhancements.
• Support the development of and monitor campus utility budgets.
• Negotiate the purchase of utilities where possible, including electricity, natural gas, and water.

• Serve as the primary contact to Project Management on all energy and utility-related projects, including those funded through the ASCP.
• Propose capital Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing projects and work closely with the AHEC Facilities Services Project…