Energy Engineer-Staff

Intermountain Health is seeking a Staff Energy Engineer in Salt Lake City, UT, to lead energy management initiatives and provide expertise in mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls for new and existing facilities. The role involves project management, mentoring, and collaboration with various departments to optimize energy efficiency and reduce costs. Candidates should have substantial experience in facility or energy management, along with relevant educational qualifications.
Job Description:

• To provide leadership and subject matter expertise to Intermountain Healthcare staff and leaders as part of Intermountain Healthcare's ongoing efforts to reduce operating and capital costs in its physical plants system wide. They provide energy, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls expertise on new construction and existing buildings. This position interfaces with internal and external partners as a representative of the Intermountain Healthcare Energy Management Department.

This is a system-wide role assigned to work on moderate to complex projects throughout the Intermountain system. This role works closely with the Facility Management and the Facility Design and Construction Departments to influence design, construction, commissioning, recommissioning, operations and maintenance to improve performance and reduce costs in facilities system wide. This position reports to the manager, director, or a more senior engineer of the Energy Management Department.

Job Essentials
• Provides independent project management of mid-size projects or large-size projects under the direction of senior team members.
• Develops project level strategy and direction.
• Mentors other team members to increase their skill and knowledge.
• Handles most aspects of energy/facility project management including scope, design, budget, contracts, implementation, verification, and utility incentives.
• May directly manage others on the energy team.
• Develops and utilizes standard metrics to assess the effectiveness of energy and water conservation efforts.
• Works collaboratively with design engineers, project managers, and commissioning agents to implement projects, strategies, and promote energy optimization measures.
• Teaches and trains facility management staff and leaders the principles of energy conservation and management, and the effect of proper maintenance procedures on energy consumption and equipment life.
• Supports Facility Design and Construction and Facility Management by revising standards and guidelines related to mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, ensuring adherence to standards and guidelines, reviewing design documents from consulting design teams, and participate in commissioning and recommissioning of facility equipment.
• Stays abreast of best practices, new technologies, market dynamics, and trends, and acts as a subject matter expert and resource to others, advising on best practices and process improvement.
• Works to implement energy efficient design and optimization strategies that protect Intermountain assets and operations.

Minimum Qualifications
• Seven years of applicable experience in facility management, energy management, or construction.
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• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science Discipline, plus a P.E. license and three years of applicable experience in facility management, energy management, construction, or consulting engineering.
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• Master's Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science Discipline, plus a P.E. license.
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• PhD Degree in Engineering, Math, or Science Discipline.
• Note: Education must be obtained through an accredited institution. Education is verified.
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• Demonstrated ability to read and understand mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and architectural drawings and plans.
• Demonstrated extensive knowledge of HVAC systems and equipment, including but not limited to: boilers, chillers, pumps, cooling towers, air handling equipment, and other terminal HVAC devices.
• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to summarize complex, technical issues in a concise manner for decision makers.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities with many internal customers.
• Experience using word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet and e-mail, and scheduling applications
• Willingness and availability to travel throughout the Intermountain system as needed.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related degree.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE) License
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Designation
• Certified Hospital Facility Manager (CHFM) Designation
• Certification in building automation systems
• Certification in building commissioning
• Experience in healthcare facility design, construction, operations, maintenance, or energy management

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Interact with others requiring employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information

Operate computers, telephones, office equipment, and manipulate paper and hand tools requiring the ability to move fingers and hands.

See and read computer monitors and documents.

Remain sitting or standing for long periods of time, climb stairs and ladders, occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs

Location:

Vine Street Office Building

Work City:

Murray

Work State:

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$40.02 - $63.03

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here (https://intermountainhealthcare.org/careers/benefits) .

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.