Campus Energy Manager

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition S Title Campus Energy Manager FLSA status Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 16. Please see Pay Grade Table at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Occupational Category Professional Department Facilities Business Services Division Division of Finance and Operations Open Date 08/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Educational and Experience Requirement Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or a closely related discipline), Energy Management, or a related field.

Six years of progressively responsible professional experience in energy management, utility optimization, sustainability initiatives, or related operations within a large, multi-facility environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certified Energy Manager ( CEM ) credential and demonstrated experience implementing energy conservation strategies, managing utility consumption and cost-reduction initiatives, and utilizing building automation systems ( BAS ) in a higher education, healthcare, government, or other large institutional setting. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Performs advanced managerial work administering the daily operations and activities for Facilities Business Services. Responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of a comprehensive energy management plan for the University, with cost effective energy measures. The Energy Manager will collaborate with campus to set goals and strategies.

• Develops, implements and monitors the University’s Energy Management Plan and policies to reduce energy consumption.
• Develops and implements short- and long-range utility management goals and objectives.
• Maintains, monitors and analyzes energy consumption data and usage patterns.
• Analyzes data output for trends and/or any deviations for ongoing assessment.
• Prepares reports relating to utility management operations and performance to include utility consumption reports and conservation methods.
• Establishes energy usage benchmarks and outline energy savings targets and objectives to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency.
• Conducts site visits to perform energy audits to optimize utility consumption.
• Supports initiatives to implement energy conservation opportunities that promote and maintain energy efficiency awareness throughout the University.
• Prepares required reports for the University, Texas State University System and State.
• Provides assistance to facilities planning and construction by reviewing renovation and construction projects for energy impact.
• Collaborates with Facilities Services for implementing measures to reduce utility usage and improve efficiency.
• Develops plan for metering of utilities and cost allocation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Good organizational, analytical, oral, and written communications skills needed.…