Energy Systems Engineer

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College / VP Area: Facilities/Real Estate/Aux Svc
Work type:Staff
Location:Newark
Categories:Engineering, Full Time

PAY GRADE: 32E

CONTEXT OF THE JOB: 

Under limited direction, the Energy Systems Engineer will maintain and enhance the physical and enterprise infrastructure of UD’s energy metering and management systems.  This position provides advanced technical support in the installation, operation, and maintenance of Energy metering and lighting control equipment including physical field devices, communications, methods and enterprise software systems.  

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate installation, operations, and maintenance of campus energy metering systems including electric meters, thermal energy meters, steam meters, and water meters.  Both physical equipment and enterprise integration aspects of the system(s).  Requires coordination with internal and external partners:
  • Internal – UD Shops; Electric, BAS HVAC, UPS, and UD Customers
  • External – Lutron, Controls vendors, Elec Distributors, Electrical contractors
• Coordinate installation, operations, and maintenance of local and enterprise lighting control systems.  Both physical equipment and enterprise integration aspects of the system(s).  Requires coordination with internal and external partners:
  • Internal – UD Electric Shop, UD BAS Shop, UD Customers
  • External – Controls vendors, Elec Distributors, Electrical contractors
• Interface with internal groups (O&M, Sustainability, etc.) on project development involving metering and/or projects related to energy systems data and controls.
• Maintain and improve campus enterprise metering and energy analytics programs.
• Main point of contact for building analytics implementations (SkySpark, etc.):
  • Work with external contractors on analytics development.
  • Requisition, manage, and track purchase orders.
  • Facilitate and manage annual license renewal process.
  • Work with internal shops on development of appropriate workflows and work orders to remedy issues identified by the system.
• Perform all data collection, tool development, and data analysis as it relates to the electric and thermal allocation processes including:
  • Program execution with error review.
  • Python code review and troubleshooting.
  • Program application expert for coordinating and facilitating of IT support regarding program evaluation and code reauthoring.
• Collect and compile boiler data and generate monthly boiler performance and consumption reports including:
  • Python program interpretation, execution, and troubleshooting (as needed).
  • SQLite database management and querying.
• Develop, program, and maintain university Power Outage Notification System including:
  • Adding, removing, and modifying new buildings, devices, and status objects.
  • Troubleshooting programming issues/errors.
  • Updating and improving user experience based on requests and functional needs.
  • Interfacing with Facilities Information Services and Electric shop regarding power outages and events.
• Manage, troubleshoot, and facilitate repair of, utility meter radio communication network including:
  • Monitoring radio equipment for communication failures and other faults.
  • Point of contact for vendor communication and invoicing.
  • Facilitation and coordination of vendor site visits.
• Facilitate troubleshooting and resolution of, and act as utility/telephone services point of contact for, telephone line communication issues as they relate to Delmarva utility meters.
• Develop periodic reports and reporting tools (via Excel or similar) on the status of campus energy data collection and management systems.
• Assist with the development of data analytics reports of energy and metering systems.
• Develop actionable repair/improvement plans from data analytics report results.
• Coordinate transfer, and the appropriate use, of energy data between systems (SQL, SQLite, Excel, Qlik, etc.) and operating units (accounting, project planning, etc.).
• Assist with the design of data collection and control systems related to campus utility and building management systems.
• Lutron and general lighting controls:
  • Facilitate and manage enterprise software and hardware upgrades.
  • Programming schedules.
  • Coordination/main point of contact with equipment and service vendors.
  • Trouble shooting system issues:
    • Ballast and physical controls (in coordination with Electric shop).
    • Device networking.
    • Enterprise / Server issues (in coordination with IT).
  • User training including the electric shop and building managers.
  • Project coordination for the addition of new system equipment.
  • Coordination of database information with other software packages.
• PME – Electric/Energy meters:
  • Facilitate and manage enterprise software upgrades.
  • Main point of contact for Schneider Electric and associated vendors/resellers.
  • Own and manage annual support contract procurement and renewal.
  • Integrate new electric meters and other PME devices into enterprise system.
  • Monitor device communications and proper operation with Enterprise systems.  Troubleshoot issues and coordinate repairs with UD IT, UD electric shop, and Schneider Electric engineering as appropriate.
  • Develop and maintain Vista network diagrams, and PME Web tools dashboards.
  • Coordinate two-way SQL data exchange with other software packages and analysis programs, including related Stuxureware systems (SBO), Lutron, SkySpark, and potential future programs.
• Uses specialized software programs (Maximo, Akwire) to schedule, direct and track shop workload and productivity.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned including project management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or relevant technical discipline with four years’ experience in energy management and/or relevant controls software, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Passion for energy savings/optimization and the implementation of data acquisition and analytics systems.
• Knowledge of basic building operating systems and current building systems technology, such as HVAC systems, building electrical systems, and Buildings Automation Systems. 
• Knowledge of direct digital control systems as applied to building operating, safety, and security systems. 
• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. 
• Experience with typical computer systems and desktop software packages.
• Experience using specialized software packages for data acquisition and control of metering and energy management systems.
• Experience with networking devices to secure, enterprise level network environment.
• Knowledge of the following technologies:  IPv4 networking, Modbus, BACnet, 0-10V, 4-20mA, and similar communication methods and instrumentation.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to audiences of all levels. 
• Ability to coordinate work and projects effectively across varied levels of customers and project teams including technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to think ahead and propose best systems solutions based on available feedback from data systems and data analytics reports.
• Ability to make independent decisions and demonstrate integrity, discretion and good judgment. 
• Ability to interact professionally with all levels of diverse staff throughout the University community and must be customer service oriented.
• Programming experience with SQL and Python preferred.
• Knowledge, skills, and experience sufficient to complete the Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification process preferred.
• Experience with the following systems preferred: Schneider Electric Struxureware PME and SBO, Lutron Quantum, SkySpark.
• Demonstrated understanding and consideration of the differing needs and concerns of individuals with varying identities, cultures, and backgrounds.
• Committed to fostering a workplace culture of belonging, where diversity is celebrated, and equity is a core value.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift and move, with or without assistance, instrumentation and controls related equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. 
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to private, reliable means of transportation in order to maneuver throughout the Newark, Wilmington and Lewes campuses.

Notice of Non-Discrimination, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
The University of Delaware does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability, religion, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in its employment, educational programs and activities, admissions policies, and scholarship and loan programs as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies. The University of Delaware also prohibits unlawful harassment including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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