01 Feb
University of Waterloo
Ontario
Energy Engineer Requisition ID 2024-12358 Department
Plant Operations
Employment Type
Permanent
Time Type
Full-Time
Hiring Range
$82,432 - $122,305
Job Category
Engineering
Job Location : Location
CA-ON-Waterloo
Overview Reporting to the Energy Manager, the Energy Engineer is accountable for two main areas:
Implementation, and ongoing management of key energy reduction and water conservation initiatives.
Technical guidance of all University Building Automation Systems balancing end-user requirements, system functionality, environmental sustainability, and financial impact.
University of Waterloo infrastructure comprises of over eight million square feet of space powered by a large 1st Class Central Power plant feeding a sophisticated district energy system connecting over eighty major academic buildings.
Responsibilities will align with the Plant Operations goal of contributing towards providing a safe and accessible, invitingly clean and comfortable, functionally-enriched and well-maintained campus environment through service excellence.
Responsibilities Strategic Planning
Provides a critical voice and technical leadership the in development of technical solutions for a wide variety of teaching, research, and infrastructure driven projects
Provides technical advice to the UW Energy Manager on various UW Sustainability and Energy Management initiatives to maximize efforts in Shift: Neutral and reduce Deferred Maintenance
Utilities and Energy operations
Works closely with the Associate Director, Utilities and the Chief Stationary Engineer on the support of daily campus operation, scheduled maintenance, preventative maintenance program development
Ensures the building re-commissioning is done when required to ensure energy efficient and reliable operation of various HVAC and electrical systems
Responsible for the collection of building automation system measurements (both automated & manual) and data analysis to coordinate testing, balancing, adjusting, and scheduling of systems as required to restore optimum operating efficiency or to make recommendations on potential projects
Ensures that processes within assigned division are in place, understood, and followed ensuring safety and compliance with applicable codes and standards
Represents Plant Operations in responding to complaints, concerns, and questions from UW campus community regarding air quality, temperature, and comfort. This includes investigating, trouble shooting and devising acceptable long-term solutions understanding the client needs, system capabilities, costs, and code requirements.
Supports the Energy Manager in making decisions and announcements in this regard on a large and/or sensitive level
Works with the Director of Design and Construction on the integration of project commissioning agents and compliance consultants with the University operation ensuring successful completion and hand-over of projects
Reviews design documentation prepared by various consultants to ensure that proposed designs meet UW energy efficiency and sustainability goals
Identifies and develops initiatives suitable for 4th year engineering or environmental capstone projects
Project/program management
Leads and manages projects through scaled project initiation, planning, execution, and closure phases according to culture and processes, and methodologies defined by UW and Plant Operations Design & Construction
Develops, monitors and controls programs through definition,
benefit delivery, and closure phases
Liaises to establish clear, concise agreed upon project/program objectives/goals/vision, benefits, scope and success criteria
Identifies and communicates the impact of project implementation/service interruptions have on teaching/research/strategic initiatives of the UW campus
Ensures alignment of outcomes and requirements with University and department strategies and values
Creates an environment of shared purpose and collaboration amongst diverse group(s) of team members
Motivates and manages project/program team(s)
Offers strong, effective communication skills to enable facilitation, negotiation, information flow, buy in, and stakeholder engagement
Demonstrates accountability to sponsor for visibility, management, and variances within schedule, budget, scope, and quality
Demonstrates appropriate responses to others emotions and actions during difficult situations and conflicts
Directs and/or coordinates the work of team members to enable appropriate allocation of resources while accounting for skills, availability, training requirements, and distribution of work
Establishes realistic plans that proactively plan for and manage risks, issues, tasks, schedules, communications, quality, benefits, procurement, and delivery of solution(s) throughout the project/program life cycle
Manages project constraints (schedule, scope, resources), dependencies (internal and external), and priorities
Demonstrates strong analysis, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills towards diverse issues and risks
Establishes and follows appropriate change processes to enable informed decision making as projects evolve
Coaches and liaises to establish strong sponsorship and governance through the establishment of strong relationships with management and applicable senior leadership
Removes obstacles for team(s), and escalates to management, governance bodies, and/or senior leadership, when appropriate
Monitors and reports progress appropriately to interested and impacted stakeholders
Ensures appropriate decision making occurs according to timelines and milestones
Facilitates the procurement process, negotiates contracts and statements of work, and ensures vendor compliance
Maintains project/program integrity and coherence
Builds stakeholder relationships based on trust and integrity
Understands and adheres to university policies and procedures as they relate to assigned projects/programs
Ensures appropriate representation and/or collaboration on the project with other areas of expertise such as business/process analysis, enterprise architecture, integration stakeholders, and others
Project recovery
Engages appropriate stakeholders such as project sponsor, applicable senior leadership, representative of a regulatory body
Analyzes projects in trouble through the application of specific analysis and problem-solving skills and expertise to identify issues and offer appropriate recommendations
Works closely with Energy Manager to provide resolution to projects in trouble, making appropriate changes to ensure project recovery
Resolves complex conflicts that reside within troubled projects and teams
Facilitates discussions and educates stakeholders, team members, sponsors and governance bodies on appropriate roles and responsibilities
Communicates in a non-judgmental persuasive manner
Health & Safety
In consideration of the University’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all faculty, support staff, students, and visitors, responsible for ensuring University facilities and departmental activities are compliant with all applicable legislation, regulations, codes and standards related to facilities operations as well as occupational health and environmental safety
Maintains current health, safety and regulatory certifications in the areas required to perform the function of the position
Other
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned and supports departmental activities, including performing work of other classifications within the level of incumbent’s capability/ competency/ skills, and/or regulatory requirements
Promotes the participation of faculty, students, and staff relative to energy conservation initiatives
Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
Current Professional Engineering license (P.Eng.) within Ontario
Certified Energy Manager and/or Certified Commissioning Building Professional is an asset
The incumbent will have minimum four (4) years of progressive experience as a licensed professional designing, planning and construction of building mechanical systems within a major institutional sector such aseducation, post-secondary education, hospital or consulting service industry in Canada
Demonstrated project management experience developing project plans, schedules, and budgets
Physical Plant design experience within the building construction industry will be considered an asset
Extensive knowledge related to applicable codes, building HVAC, automation and mechanical infrastructure systems is essential
Demonstrated track record of effective leadership and collaboration with colleagues and direct reports
Excellent judgment and strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to understand the financial impact of relevant options
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a deep commitment to customer service, proven innovative approach to problem solving and an aptitude towards service excellence and responsiveness.
Outstanding analytical and time management abilities
Strong ethics and diplomacy
Ability to supervise & review design to ensure safety, code compliance, and operational efficiency
Ability to stamp (take legal responsibility) for design work
Proficiency in the latest version of AutoCAD is an asset
Sound understanding of drawing principles and standards
Demonstrated track record of design, and implementation of energy conservation and sustainability measures
Demonstrated ability to manage complex and high-risk construction projects
PMP accreditation is an asset
Strong current knowledge of HVAC design and operation
Understanding of Building Code, Fire Code, TSSA regulations
Experience in institutional projects is preferred
Proficient in using MSOffice
Equity Statement The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg, and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.
The University values the diverse and intersectional identities of its students, faculty, and staff. The University regards equity and diversity as an integral part of academic excellence and is committed to accessibility for all employees. The University of Waterloo seeks applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuk (Inuit), Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.
Positions are open to qualified candidates who are legally entitled to work in Canada.
The University of Waterloo is committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. If you have any application, interview, or workplace accommodation requests, please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or (phone hidden), ext. 45935.
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