Director of Engineering and Energy Planning

The University of Pennsylvania seeks a Director of Engineering and Energy Planning to oversee engineering operations, project development, and infrastructure planning within its Facilities and Real Estate Services. The role involves strategic management of non-academic properties and collaboration with the community. The position is based in Philadelphia, PA, and offers a competitive benefits package, reflecting the university's commitment to employee welfare and professional development.
Director of Engineering and Energy Planning

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in
Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,
and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks
among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World
Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide
opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,
all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to
scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked
nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes
who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of
Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban
campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and
recreational activities. With its historical significance and
landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of
atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for
work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes
excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their
families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of
professional development opportunities, supportive work and family
benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,
and much more.

Posted Job Title

Director of Engineering and Energy Planning

Job Profile Title

Director D, Facilities

Job Description Summary

The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) provides
the expertise, business process, policies and standards required to
plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physical
assets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition,
the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, is
responsible for the strategic planning, management and operation of
non-academic University property, and collaborating with the
neighborhood to create a safe, diverse and economically vibrant
destination. With close to 12M square feet of space, FRES maintains
186 buildings on a campus of 276 acres, completes over 60,000
maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250
projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments:
Administration, Office of the University Architect, Design and
Construction, Real Estate, Operations and Maintenance.

The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campus
transformation entitled Penn Connects ( http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu).
This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campus
over the next 20 years, including the construction of new academic
research and recreational facilities. In addition, the University
has secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgrade
existing facilities over the coming years. https://www.facilities.upenn.edu/
Information.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Operations and
Maintenance for Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES), the
Director of Engineering and Energy Planning provides operational
and long-term engineering, project development and prioritization,
utilities contracting and billing, infrastructure planning and
budgeting, energy management, Power Purchase Agreements, and
commissioning support for campus facilities. The Director shall
develop a collaborative team environment among the assigned staff,
FRES Divisions, and the various school/center customers. S/he will
create procedures or precedents and devise new, non-standard
approaches to address complex facilities issues. This position
shall lead energy procurement activities and initiatives for the
campus. The Director shall provide strategic direction for the
Energy Planning group that is vital to Penn's ability to meet its
overall sustainability objectives. S/he will be a technical
resource for design of new and renovations to existing campus
buildings. S/he will plan, develop, oversee and direct the
policies, practices, procedures and staff for the Engineering and
Energy Planning Division.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 7 to 10 years of
experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is
required. A related Master's degree and/or P.E. certification is
preferred. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of pertinent
City/State Codes and ASHRAE standards.

Applicants should have extensive experience establishing and
upholding engineering standards on both large, architecturally
significant projects and projects focused on regular renewal and
deferred maintenance. Proficiency in sharply focused priority
setting and establishment of clear engineering design and
performance standards is required.

Experience in evaluating consultant engineers and managing
relationships with design teams and client/customer groups is
essential. Strong collaborative and communication skills, coupled
with a proven record of providing excellent internal and external
customer service, are critical.

Additionally, candidates must possess robust experience in managing
budgets, including fiscal planning, oversight of capital and
operating expenditures, and ensuring cost-effective resource
allocation. Demonstrated ability to align engineering, maintenance
and energy management initiatives with institutional goals while
maintaining financial accountability is essential. Experience in
long-term facility financial planning for infrastructure
investments, is highly desirable

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Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Facilities and Real Estate Services

Pay Range

$133,000.00 - $195,330.23 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,
experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the
requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges
based on external market data for the job's level. Internal
organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship
status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected
under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is
made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the
requirements of the job.

University Benefits
• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn
offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,
dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your
family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care
expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition
benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get
tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also
eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to
help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and
Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a
pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment
options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a
substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the
year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with
family-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth
Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family
members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the
costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community
or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you
won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to
underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always
provide proof of good health and are subject to
underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to
supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing
demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide
variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,
your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an
array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and
professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,
you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as
cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the
University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our
arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at
Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest
music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn
Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member
of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the
excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these
activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and
entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great
deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and
cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission
and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy
substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars
from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie
tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer
creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance
between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use
of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job
structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable
loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or
currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for
closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible
employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up
to two adoptions in your household.

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To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,
color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin
(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship
status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected
under applicable federal, state, or local law.

To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Left-Bank-Facilites--Real-Estate-Services/Director-of-Engineering-and-Energy-Planning_JR00102694

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