Senior Energy Engineer- Tiered Sign-On Bonus up to $5,000

What You'll Be Doing

Are you a licensed engineer who is inspired by energy efficiency in commercial buildings? If yes, see what Wake County General Services Administration (GSA) has to offer. We are looking for our next Senior Energy Engineer to provide professional guidance and leadership in energy management as well as improving and maintaining a variety of facilities. This position includes analyzing and presenting data and making repairs and improvements in energy efficiency in the building portfolio and serving as Project Manager for energy projects. Here at GSA our portfolio includes nearly 200 buildings, totaling over 5 million square feet and vary greatly from cutting-edge new construction to one of the oldest and most unique high-rises in NC. Our facility inventory includes courthouses, EMS stations, libraries, health centers, detention centers and the list keeps going. Every day brings something new and we keep you inside the county, only traveling from Apex to Zebulon.

Essential Functions:
This position is responsible for specializing in Mechanical & Electrical projects such as HVAC controls, LED Lighting, retro commissioning and solar PV and EV charging projects. This position assist in energy analysis and long-term planning for the entire building portfolio to reduce utility and operating costs and make progress on County strategic goals and resolutions. Physical Plant has 4 work groups: General Trades, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing. The Supervisors for these trades will often rely on this position for guidance in problem solving, modernizing systems, or coordinating resources among each trade discipline especially related to optimizing facility energy use. Essentially, this position's expertise will be solicited and valued on energy related items.

The Senior Energy Engineer will also have responsibility for energy management of Wake County facilities and is staff to the Wake County Energy Advisory Commission along with the Physical Plant Director. This position also works closely with Facilities Design &Construction to ensure that buildings are built in a sustainable and maintainable manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Facility Management: Keeps Wake County facilities, its building systems and related equipment operating as consistently and efficiently as possible-this includes assisting Trades Supervisors with troubleshooting system failures and ensuring that buildings are code compliant and meet all regulatory requirements
• Project Management: Function as or work collaboratively with Project Managers on establishing the scope, budget, design, schedule and implementation of the project
• Data Analysis: Analyze a range of data inputs including utility data and building system information to identify meaningful trends that will assist in decision-making processes and interpret diagnostics on system operations in order to maintain the integrity of core building systems
• Presentations: Ability to craft and deliver detailed presentations on energy concepts for a broad range of audiences
• Leadership: Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems and general construction principals and processes is required to offer guidance to all related Trades groups

• Planning: Assists in the planning of CIP projects in the Energy Conservation Measure CIP- this position will work with the trade groups to ensure that technology implemented and considered has a defined maintenance plan
• Position is responsible for facilities operating 24/7 and may be required to work outside the standard schedule as needed.
  

NOTE: A criminal background and credit check will be conducted.

About Our Team

General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support, and supports a number of General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments; safe, reliable vehicles; and consistent corporate support to assigned business units. The department is organized into six major organizational service delivery divisions: (1) Administration, (2) Central Services, (3) Field Services, (4) Fleet Services, (5) Physical Plant and (6) Security and Safety Services. These service organizations support the four core businesses of GSA: facility management, fleet management, general government and criminal justice support.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facility Management or related field
• Five years of job related experience
• A valid driver's license and a "safe" driving
• Equivalent education and experience are acce