Energy Engineer

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is hiring an Energy Engineer to enhance energy efficiency in campus buildings, conduct energy audits, and manage energy improvements. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in a relevant field or equivalent experience, with skills in HVAC, construction, and analytical problem-solving. The role offers benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive work environment. This position is based in Lincoln, NE, and is not remote.
Requisition Number: S_250073

Department: UO Operational Technology-9076

Description of Work:
Ranked as one of the Best Employers in Nebraska, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success and satisfaction. We invest in our staff by offering fantastic benefits like vacation, sick, and holiday pay, a variety of insurance options, retirement plans, and numerous others. By joining our team, you will be given opportunities to grow as an individual and contribute to the significant impact that we make within the University of Nebraska community and Nebraska's economy each year.

As an Energy Engineer, you will:
• Support energy efficiency improvements for campus buildings to meet the energy segment of the sustainability plan and deferred maintenance goals.
• Review utility bills to prioritize opportunities.
• Perform energy audits and identifying areas of energy waste.
• Recommend, design, and justify energy improvements.
• Manage and commission energy improvements and verify performance.
• Optimize BAS controls sequences to reduce energy waste.
• Support energy segment of recommissioning program and sustainability outreach.
• Review new building designs and support UNL Design Guideline updates.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska's preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's or equivalent education/experience in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field of study or CEM Certification or Associates Degree in a relevant field with 2 years relevant building energy experience.
• Understanding of commercial construction, HVAC equipment and controls, psychrometric processes, liquid and gas fluid flow, thermodynamics, heat transfer and electrical processes.
• Skilled in effective communication and comprehension, verbal and written.
• Strong problem-solving, reasoning, and analytical skills.
• Skilled in in organization and planning with the ability to complete tasks on time.
• Good knowledge of mathematics and its applications.
• High attention to detail and self-motivated is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet University driver eligibility requirement.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in demand-side energy management, commercial construction, HVAC, controls, hydronics, psychrometrics, energy modeling, energy efficiency, and/or LEED/green buildings.
• Experience designing and integrating renewable energy systems.
• Experience in construction estimating and/or project management.
• Experience in energy accounting, billing, and commercial utilities.
• Familiar with ASHRAE, IECC, IGBC, WELL and other building design, performance and energy codes.
• Received pass rate or higher on Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Certified Energy Auditor, Energy Manager and/or Commissioning Professional.

Posted Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.

Job Type: Full-Time