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Title: Mechanical Engineer Senior/Energy Manager
Application Review Date:05/12/2025
Work Location:Radford City - Main Campus
Job Description
The Mechanical Engineer Senior/Energy Manager is responsible for managing and optimizing energy usage on campus. The main goal is to optimize energy utilization increase energy efficiency and lower energy costs. The energy manager will conduct energy audits identify areas of inefficiency develop and implement energy-saving initiatives monitor energy usage and costs assist with negotiating energy contracts and educate staff on energy conservation and efficiency practices.
Required Qualifications
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of mechanical engineering. Considerable skills in developing and preparing contract documents. Thorough knowledge of communication protocols. Knowledge of Windows operating systems. Ability to test evaluate implement and troubleshoot networking hardware and software malfunctions in a complex campus-wide telecommunications network. Extensive knowledge of HVAC systems electrical pneumatic and digital controls. Highly familiar with Excel.
A combination of knowledge skills and abilities including education certifications and/or experience with commercial-scale mechanical systems and Building Automation software controlling and communication with field equipment and devices. Formal education in Instrumentation Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Experience with control strategies for a campus/plant of significant scale (500000 points monitored or greater).
Valid drivers license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of LEED and other sustainability tracking systems. Ability to use diagnostic tools to analyze identify and resolve telecommunications and control problems. Extensive knowledge of Johnson Controls ADX (extended application and data server) Lutron Lighting Control System and Automated Logic Corporation (WebCtrl software) for energy saving strategies. Demonstrated experience in the development of presentations and other report writing tools. Knowledge of utility-grade power generation from non-utility sources.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Is this position Grant Funded:No
Is this position restricted:No
Is this position eligible for telework:No
Hours Per Week:40
Months per Year:12
Statement of Economic Interest Required:No
FLSA Status:Exempt
Work Classification:Classified Staff
Normal Work Schedule:Monday Friday 8am to 5pm. Evenings or weekends as required.
Employee Classification: Architect/Engineer I
Department: FM Maint & Oper
Salary:Commensurate with experience
Campus Location: Radford City - Main Campus
Department Contact Name: Jorge Coartney
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
Radford University does not discriminate with regard to race color sex sexual orientation disability age veteran status national origin religion or political affiliation in the administration of its educational programs activities admission or employment practices.
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act Radford University publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The report includes the universitys policies procedures and programs concerning safety and security as well as three years of crime statistics for our campus. As a prospective employee you are entitled to a copy of this report. The report and statistical data can be found online at You may also request a paper copy of the report from the Radford University Police Department located at 810 East Main Street PO Box 6883 Radford VA 24142.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
If you are an individual with a disability and desire accommodation in the application process please contact the hiring department.
Criminal Background Check Statement
Radford University is committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for all employees students volunteers and stakeholders. As part of our hiring and screening process we conduct criminal background checks in compliance with Virginia Code 19.2-389 and other applicable state and federal laws. Successful candidates will be required to have a criminal background check.
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time