Energy Engineer

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Job Title:
Energy Engineer

Department:
University Hospital | Facilities Administration

Scope of Position

The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center (OSUMC) is committed to enhancing the quality of care provided to patients through teaching, research, and patient care. The activities of the Facilities Operations and Development Wexner Medical Center District support a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week operation. The Energy Engineer supports the Health System's business units by assisting the planning, development, and operations for the health system's energy infrastructure assets and design standards, including district provided utilities and distribution, steam, chilled water, natural gas, heating hot water, HVAC systems, sequence of operations, lighting controls, building automation systems, and other energy systems to ensure patient safety and achieve positive operational outcomes across all of the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center facilities. Additionally, the Energy Engineer helps to identify and implement cost-effective conservation programs for Medical Center utilities, energy and HVAC systems.

Systems and equipment are operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Position Summary

The Energy Engineer (Specialist 2) supports the Wexner Medical Center's 24/7 facilities operation by helping to optimize utility, energy, HVAC, and building automation performance across assigned facilities. The role assists in identifying energy conservation opportunities, collecting and trending utility and system data, and supporting the development and implementation of cost-effective energy efficiency improvements that reduce operating cost while maintaining patient and life safety. This position performs engineering support activities such as preliminary energy assessments, basic measurement and verification (M&V) of savings, documentation and reporting, and coordination with operations and project teams. The Energy Engineer (S2) works under general direction, escalating complex issues and recommending solutions to senior engineering staff, and may participate in construction/renovation reviews to integrate energy efficiency and sustainability measures where appropriate.

Additional Information:

Location:
Ackerman Rd, 660 (0242)

Position Type:
Regular

Scheduled Hours:
40

Shift:
First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

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