Regional Energy Manager

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Regional Energy Manager (REM) is responsible for developing and maintaining the organization's energy conservation program. Working in collaboration with building owners, building occupants, managers, and maintenance personnel, the REM ensures that assigned buildings are meeting the needs of occupants (faculty, staff, and students) while consuming the least amount of energy for electricity, steam, natural gas, and water. The REM works with EM support staff to implement energy reduction methodologies and building system optimization. The position will report directly to the Manager of EM.

This position will support the University of Michigan College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) and operate within the LSA Facilities & Operations team. LSA has 24 buildings covering over 4 million square feet on the Ann Arbor campus, with several off-campus buildings. The Ann Arbor portfolio is a mix of wet bench laboratories, computational research, vivarium, classrooms, and office space.

Who We Are

The Office of Campus Sustainability (OCS) drives institutional sustainability efforts throughout operations, research, and healthcare. This position is a part of the Energy Management (EM) team, a subset of the OCS.

Why Work at Michigan?

It is being part of something greater, serving a larger mission of discovery and care - the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

The University of Michigan, with an operating budget of over $7 billion, is a leader in higher education. In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides immediate vesting and two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternal and parental leave
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

• Fan scheduling & runtime reporting
• Building walkthroughs to identify energy waste
• Monitor monthly utility consumption for variations
• Coordination with facilities maintenance groups (with a focus on energy conservation)
• Occupant engagement
• Steam trap testing - coordination
• Main contact for the building facility manager regarding energy issues
• Review capital project plans and provide comments related to system selection/design for energy efficiency
• Identify and analyze other potential operational savings
• Building Automation System (BAS) programming/trend review
• Lead building energy deep dives with engineering support
• Develop scopes of work for re-commissioning projects
• Identify potential Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs), including cost analysis with payback period and GHG reduction impact
• Assist with ECM commissioning, measurement & verification, and closeout
• Participate in the budget planning process (as requested)
• Other assignments, as identified, result in decreased utility consumption
• Create new and implement existing energy programs as opportunities arise
• Identify and lead new technology pilot projects
• Identify operational issues using remote commissioning techniques and submit to maintenance or BAS for repair
• Act as the OCS project manager for ECM and Retro-Cx projects
• Assist the facility/school/college in developing a short/long-term ECM capital plan (as needed)
• Lead the evaluations of new technology pilot projects
• Assist in the development of new tools and methods to increase workflow efficiency
  

Required Qualifications*

• A Bachelor's degree in a technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, and water systems
• Practical experience with digital building control technology and BAS
• 5 years of experience in a facilities management environment
• Demonstrated experience in leading programs and projects
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, at all levels of an organization
• Demonstrated proficiency with current computer technology and applications (i.e., Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite, work management interface, etc.)
• Ability to travel frequently between sites across the U-M Ann Arbor campus
  

Desired Qualifications*

• Certified Energy Manager certification from the Association of Energy Engineers, or the ability to be obtained within 1 year
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Experience working in research laboratory facilities and associated building systems
• Experience in higher education, public service, or a non-profit organization
• Prior knowledge of and experience with university or research buildings
• Prior experience interacting with a diverse population at all levels, including bargained-for and non-bargained-for staff
• Demonstrated passion for energy conservation and waste reduction activities or environmental action
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated proficiency with a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)
  

Work Schedule

The work schedule is primarily regular business hours; however, the candidate must be able to adjust their schedule for occasional after-hours and work-related duties.

This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements, including hybrid (on-site and remote) work. Candidates must live or be able to relocate to within a reasonable commuting distance from Ann Arbor.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

We offer our employees an extensive total compensation package including competitive pay, a two-for-one retirement contribution, various health insurance options, and a generous vacation plan. In addition, there are seven paid holidays and four paid season days.

The Office of Campus Sustainability seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

To learn more about The Office of Campus Sustainability and our work on campus, please visit our website at www.ocs.umich.edu.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

272752

Regional Energy Manager

Mechanical Engineer Senior

Ann Arbor Campus

Onsite

Full-Time

Regular

Exempt

Fo Sustainability

F&O Sustainability

1/09/2026 - 1/30/2026

$100,000.00 - $122,000.00

Engineering & Architecture