Energy Management Specialist

Dar, the founding member of the Sidara group, is an international multidisciplinary consulting organization specializing in engineering, architecture, planning, environment, project management, facilities management, and economics. Sidara operates in 60 countries with 20,500 professionals, Dar connects people, places, and communities through innovative solutions to the world's most complex challenges. We deliver projects from inception through completion, embracing challenges to empower communities worldwide. Learn more at Dar Al-Handasah and Sidaracollaborative.

Role Purpose

The Energy Management Specialist is responsible for monitoring, controlling, and optimizing energy consumption across facilities to ensure efficient, reliable, and cost-effective operations .

The role focuses on energy performance analysis, efficiency improvement, and consumption governance within a large-scale, continuously operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

Energy Performance Monitoring

• Establish energy baselines and performance indicators for major systems and facilities.
• Monitor energy consumption trends and identify abnormal patterns.
• Track performance of energy-intensive systems such as HVAC, electrical networks, and pumping systems.

Analysis & Optimization

• Analyze energy usage data to identify inefficiencies and opportunities for reduction.
• Recommend practical energy optimization measures without compromising service reliability.
• Support implementation of energy efficiency initiatives and operational improvements.

Reporting & Governance

• Prepare periodic energy performance reports for management.
• Support energy benchmarking and comparison across zones or systems.
• Ensure energy data accuracy and consistency across reporting platforms.

Coordination & Support

• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and asset management teams.
• Support investigations related to energy spikes or abnormal consumption.
• Provide technical input for energy-related operational decisions.

Continuous Improvement

• Support integration of energy considerations into maintenance and operational planning.
• Contribute to long-term energy performance improvement strategies.
• Align energy management practices with sustainability objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical Engineering , or a related discipline.
• 15–20 years of experience in energy management, facilities operations, or system performance analysis.
• Strong understanding of energy systems, metering, and performance indicators.
• Experience in large, continuously operating facilities is highly desirable.
• Ability to interpret technical data and translate it into operational actions.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Practical, operations-focused mindset
• Ability to balance efficiency with reliability
• Clear reporting and stakeholder communication
• Independent decision-making supported by data