Director of Engineering

Director of Engineering

Syracuse, NY | Full-Time, Permanent

Cen Trio is a leading provider of sustainable energy solutions for higher education campuses, including its long-term partnership with Syracuse University. At the Syracuse location, Cen Trio is responsible for operating and maintaining the campus utility infrastructure that delivers critical services such as steam, hot water, chilled water, and electricity across the university.

Through this partnership, Cen Trio supports Syracuse University’s operational reliability and sustainability goals by optimizing energy systems, reducing costs, and lowering emissions. The team manages complex district energy assets that serve a large, integrated campus environment, ensuring consistent performance and resilience for academic, research, and residential facilities.

As part of a broader national portfolio spanning 10 U.S. cities and over 170 million square feet, Cen Trio combines local operational expertise with the financial strength and long-term investment strategy of a global infrastructure consortium. This enables continued investment in system modernization, innovative energy technologies, and future campus growth.

Cen Trio offers a dynamic and friendly work environment, dedicated to nurturing a top-notch team culture! Additionally, Cen Trio offers an array of fabulous benefits and perks.

• Medical Benefits first day of hire
  • Medical, dental, vision, Life & AD&D benefits
  • Option of supplemental Life & AD&D benefits
  • Company paid High Deductible Healthcare Benefit Plan
• 401k plan with % match
• Training Opportunities and career progression
• Competitive salaries that reflect the value of skills and experience
• Dynamic and friendly work environment in a rapidly expanding industry with a national presence
• Remote, Hybrid, and In Office schedules available dependent on job responsibilities
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Program/Hotline
• Corporate discounts (Travel, Entertainment, Home, Auto, Apparel, Health and Wellbeing, and other various retail options)

The Director of Engineering will be a key member of the Syracuse Management/Operations team and a technical lead for the Company, reporting directly to the SVP of Concessions. The group operates under a flat structure, and the successful candidate will have regular visibility and direct access to various leadership. We are looking for someone that has experience and ability to perform the duties of the Director of Engineering.

• Expertise in utility and district energy systems (steam, chilled water, HVAC, CHP)
• Strong background in HVAC design and ASHRAE standards
• Proven experience in energy analysis, KPI tracking, and system optimization
• Experience managing engineering design and construction projects end-to-end
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and construction documents
• Knowledge of environmental and regulatory compliance (e.g., Title V Air Permitting)
• Experience with capital planning, SOW development, and infrastructure projects
• Proficiency with MS Office and project scheduling tools (e.g., MS Project)
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities in complex systems

• Demonstrated experience with utility or district energy systems (e.g., steam, hot water, chilled water, CHP systems)
• Hands-on experience with HVAC system design and application, including familiarity with ASHRAE standards
• Experience with piping systems, controls engineering, and facility system optimization
• Strong understanding of energy infrastructure systems within large-scale facilities or campus environments

• Proven experience analyzing energy consumption data and identifying system optimization opportunities
• Experience developing and tracking operational KPIs for plant or utility systems
• Ability to manage and interpret operational data, including maintaining system performance databases
• Experience conducting root cause analysis on system performance or operational issues

• Experience leading engineering design efforts for infrastructure or capital projects
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