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Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE)

Company: George Mason University
Location: Fairfax
Posted on: November 3, 2024

Job Description:






Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE)







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Fairfax, VA













Classified Staff










Opening on: Oct 17 2024




























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Department: Facilities
Classification: Engineering Technician 3
Job Category: Classified Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Pay Band: 04
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
Motor Vehicle Records Check: Yes




About the Department:
George Mason University Facilities ensures a quality physical environment supporting the mission of the university. We will be the technical and business experts of choice with the total trust and confidence of our students, faculty, and staff.




About the Position:
Ready to work on a beautiful college campus with 677 acres of wooded land? Then start a new job as a State employee of Virginia. We've got the work. We have a great team. Now, we need an additional team member to contribute to our busy environment. We want someone who is reliable, takes pride in their work, and will make a noticeable contribution to the educational facilities at George Mason University. Your manager can trust that you will get the job done.
George Mason's Facilities department is committed to providing a safe, functional, and clean community experience at the university. So, what's in it for you?
Great benefits for you...

  • Lots of leave, including paid annual leave, paid holidays, paid sick leave, paid two-week winter break (please note - the break employees often receive during the holiday season is not regularly guaranteed and is subject to annual approval);
  • Tuition exemption and professional development;
  • Commuter Choice Transit Benefit, which includes a van pool subsidy;
  • Virginia Retirement System Hybrid Plan;
  • Patriot Perks discounts to restaurants, events, and more.

    For you and your family...

    • Health/dental/vision benefits; and
    • Tuition dependent benefit (restrictions apply).

      We think it's a good career. Here's what the job looks like...




      Responsibilities:
      The Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE) performs benchmarking, retro-commissioning for operations of existing buildings, and works with facilities to implement effective and innovative energy conservation measures and demand-side management strategies in buildings and facilities. The position also conducts energy assessments and site investigations, interprets engineering documents, and drafts technical reports. The role provides technical support for project design and implementation, optimize operations, and energy use of systems and equipment to achieve energy savings and optimal equipment operation.

      • Leads and conducts RCx activities such as identifying equipment issues, preparing a resolution for the issue, and creating an energy savings calculation for the benefit of the issue;
      • Performs technical energy audits and ECM payback calculations drafts technical reports on findings;
      • Conducts site assessments (e.g., retro-commissioning style audits, energy audits, energy scans, and building opportunity assessments) at campus facilities;
      • Uses statistical tools or other data techniques to review energy data trends, develops/maintains statistical facility-wide energy models, and conducts measurement and verification (M&V) analysis and reporting;
      • Researches, tests, and summarizes benefits of energy efficiency and renewable energy project concepts;
      • Advises on equipment specifications
      • Provides energy database support, including tracking and reporting of ECM, and providing facility operational and use characteristics;
      • Analyzes systems and equipment to determine optimum operating conditions and diagnoses issues impacting energy consumption develops and recommends strategies to maximize operating efficiency;
      • Reviews data from building automation system, and utility billing and meter data to identify opportunities for energy and operational savings;
      • Works with facility managers to implement effective and innovative energy conservation measures (ECMs) and demand-side management strategies in buildings and facilities;
      • Executes and conducts ASHRAE energy audits, field investigations, inventorying, baselining, benchmarking, implementation management, and measurement and verification (M&V);
      • Creates ECM scope development, written energy reports, energy savings calculations, and develops cost estimates for campus buildings; creates or already has developed engineering calculations in spreadsheets for energy savings analysis; develops written reports detailing technical and financial analyses and recommendations;
      • Energy Project Support: Provides engineering and technical support for project design and implementation and coordinates with facility personnel to optimize the operations and energy use of energy systems and equipment; and
      • Other related duties as assigned; supports the department head and supervisor in completing other related duties and reports as needed.





        Required Qualifications:

        • High school diploma or equivalent;
        • Considerable experience (typically 2-5 years) of industry experience with Controls/HVAC/Retro-Commissioning and/or MEP Design;
        • Demonstrated knowledge of building automation systems (Siemens, Honeywell, Trane, etc.);
        • Demonstrated knowledge of project implementation principles;
        • Demonstrated skill in conducing energy audits, field investigations, inventorying, baselining, benchmarking, implementation management, and measurement and verification (M&V);
        • Demonstrated ability to write energy reports, perform financial analyses, and calculate energy savings;
        • Ability to identify and verify implementation of low-cost energy conservation opportunities;
        • Dedicated interest in facility energy systems, energy efficiency, operations and maintenance, and sustainable practices for new and existing buildings; and
        • Must currently possess an appropriate, active, valid motor vehicle operator's license that meets all of GMU's requirements for operating state vehicles and equipment under Mason's Vehicle Use Policy 1411 . The Office of Risk Management reserves the right to review the driver's licenses and Motor Vehicle Reports (MVRs) of all candidates selected with employment contingent upon a favorable review.





          Preferred Qualifications:

          • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Energy Engineering or related field;
          • Ability to verbally communicate technical and nontechnical information to various stakeholders;
          • Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP);
          • Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP);
          • Certified Measurement and Verification Professional (CMVP); and
          • Certified Energy Manager (CEM).





            Instructions to Applicants:
            For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a resume.




            Posting Open Date: October 17, 2024
            For Full Consideration, Apply by: October 31, 2024
            Open Until Filled: Yes









Keywords: George Mason University, Silver Spring , Retro-Commissioning Energy Engineer (RCEE), Engineering , Fairfax, Maryland

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