Energy Specialist

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Openings as of 8/14/2026

Energy Specialist

• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location:
  
  Architectural, Engineering, & Construction
• Date Available:
  
  As soon as possible
• Closing Date: 08/18/2026

Please note that this posting closes at 3:00 pm on the date listed above.

Energy Specialist

Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AE&C)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, training, education, responsibilities, abilities; the machines, tools and equipment used; background; and any licenses or certifications required. Physical, punctual, reliable, and predictable regular attendance is an essential job function to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The Energy Specialist is responsible for utility billing payment, utility connections, analyzing energy utilization, energy savings, and other environmentally sustainable initiatives. In alignment with the District's policy Article VII.E.1 , the position works collaboratively to develop and implement a district-wide energy-saving strategy. Emphasis is placed on achievable technological changes and educating faculty and staff across departments and schools to encourage behavioral changes that maximize energy and monetary savings.

• Reviews and audits all utility bills for accuracy and inputs and oversees data entry to the district's utility database.
• Analyzes energy bills to determine billing errors and then negotiates with the utility companies' representatives to correct the billings.
• Oversees and maintains the district's utility database program. Regularly monitors and audits energy and water consumption data to ensure accuracy, identifies usage trends, and identifies opportunities to optimize resource use and reduce expenditures.
• Analyzes energy utilization patterns to help develop a plan of action to maximize the reduction of energy expenditures in highest usage facilities.
• Works with the district's maintenance personnel to coordinate the programming and maintenance of the building's occupancy schedule (Occupied/Unoccupied modes) for the district's facilities. This will be accomplished using the school's existing Building Management System (BMS).
• Implements energy plan by persuading principals, teachers, and other staff to follow the guidelines set forth in the plan.
• Generates and submits applications for energy conservation grants and incentives.
• Implements energy plan by implementing building management systems to limit superfluous energy consumption.
• Monitors progress of the energy plan by audit and observation.
• Educates employees about the benefits of maximizing energy efficiencies and money-saving ideas in multiple schools.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with principals, teachers, and other staff to facilitate behavioral change needed for maximum energy conservation.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local and corporate energy representatives including the National Energy Foundation and the state and federal Departments of Energy to utilize incentive programs and other energy-saving strategies.
• Promotes energy and water conservation throughout District facilities by educating and working with employees and students to increase awareness of conservation efforts and encourage individual responsibility for the economical and efficient use of District resources.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Working knowledge and programming experience with Building Management Systems.
• Knowledge of energy conservation and its effect on utility costs.
• Ability to understand and implement energy and money saving strategies.
• Must keep abreast of industry trends, especially new energy saving strategies.
• Must be willing to learn utility rate structure, electrical systems, heating, ventilating, air conditioning and control systems.
• Ability to communicate well with internal and external personnel regarding projects.
• Working knowledge of computer software programs such as Microsoft Office Suite programs, Microsoft Project or other industry standard scheduling software, Google Doc platform, etc.
• Must have a demonstrated aptitude for auditing, and cost/consumption accounting.
• Must be self-motivated and organized to accomplish measurable objectives.
• Must have ability to work independently and produce meaningful results.