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Job Summary
The Senior Engineer-Energy Systems position will primarily support industrial/manufacturing client programs of the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT. The Senior Engineer will use their technical expertise and industry experience to facilitate the reduction of energy consumption in manufacturing and other industrial environments.
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Golisano Institute for Sustainability
CIMS Pollution Prevention Institute
Job Summary
The Senior Engineer-Energy Systems position will primarily support industrial/manufacturing client programs of the New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT. The Senior Engineer will use their technical expertise and industry experience to facilitate the reduction of energy consumption in manufacturing and other industrial environments.
The Senior Energy Systems Engineer will evaluate energy use reduction and energy efficiency opportunities at manufacturers, manage client and partner relationships, and develop and execute project proposals in a variety of different industry sectors. Working in a team based environment, as both a project lead, and a project contributor for different projects, this role is responsible for: researching, identifying, and developing solutions or evaluating existing technologies to address energy efficiency opportunities, managing projects to an on-time and on-budget completion, mentoring junior staff, and documenting project outcomes (via detailed final client reports, case studies, project presentations, workshops, etc). The position reports to the NYS P2I Associate Director.
Job Responsibilities
Screen companies for energy efficiency opportunities, develop project proposals, and manage client relations.
Collect and evaluate Federal, State and Local data on existing and growing economic levels, environmental emphasis areas, and NY State environmental focus areas to inform decisions on project areas.
Use screening methods and input from P2I management to choose the most impactful and relevant areas to pursue.
Ensure alignment with Institute initiatives, current expertise and available staff resources.
Establish and maintain regular communication with clients.
Establish and maintain regular communication with statewide Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) organizations, NYSERDA, utilities, and other organizations.
Technical Assistance/Applied Research:
Provide hands-on direct assistance to industry in a variety of sectors, including assessing manufacturing processes to identify areas of improvement, collecting data on-site and analysis of energy and power consumption data to understand baseline metrics, researching and identifying cost-effective opportunities to reduce energy consumption.
Conduct secondary research on new technologies and approaches to identify energy consumption related solutions for clients, including reduction in use of fossil fuels.
Conduct experiments to assess the validity, efficacy, and feasibility of potential solutions for client-specific applications.
Provide technical leadership, and mentor junior staff.
While leading some projects, also participate as a technical resource on projects led by other staff.
Contribute to grant proposal development and content.
Project Management
Plan projects primarily for manufacturing client energy and power consumption assessment and use reduction.
Develop scopes of work along with a project budget estimate, timeline, a resource plan, and a risk assessment/mitigation plan.
Execute projects, including sourcing/scheduling of necessary resources, including consultants, collaborating entities, materials, supplies, testing and equipment.
Lead and motivate multidisciplinary project teams and manage client relationships.
Monitor and control the projects so that they are completed on time, within budget, and meet stated goals.
Use project management tools, as appropriate, and identify new tools and approaches for continuous improvement.
Project Reporting and Communication
Lead the writing of final project reports, including taking responsibility for the technical content of the work.
Identify, collect and report on environmental metrics.
Write project reports and documentation to disseminate findings.
Develop content and deliver presentations and workshops and professional training.
Write content for case studies, success stories and articles.
Prepare and present monthly project progress reports.
Education/Experience
Required Qualifications:
Technology focused individual with 8+ years of work experience with BS degree, 7+ years of work experience with advanced degree. Work experience should include: direct experience with energy efficiency of manufacturing or building systems, or analysis, design, or implementation of technologies focused on energy efficiency or renewables.
Skills
Strong fundamental understanding of electrical, thermal, or thermal thermodynamic systems and processes with respect to energy consumption.
Strong understanding of business capex investment decision making processes and return on investment.
Ability to solve complex problems, and demonstrated skills with data analysis and statistical evaluation tools
Experience in formal report writing
Strong verbal and written communication skills, for both technical and non-technical audiences
Project management experience for schedule and budget tracking
Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills
Qualifications
Advanced business or technical degree
Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, processes, equipment, and infrastructure, and understanding of lean manufacturing and process optimization
Department/College Description
The New York State Pollution Prevention Institute (NYSP2I) is a statewide technology development, transfer, and assistance center whose mission is to make New York state more environmentally sustainable for businesses, workers, and the public through more efficient use of raw materials, energy and water, and reductions in toxic chemical use, emissions to the environment and waste . NYSP2I is an integrated program of several major elements: direct technical assistance to industry and organizations; research, development, and diffusion; outreach; professional training; a community grants program; and academic educational program development. NYSP2I also focuses on the acceleration of green technologies and greening of the supply chain. NYSP2I is led by Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and is a partnership between RIT, Clarkson University, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Cornell University, Binghamton University and the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).
Minimum Qualifications
Professional Area:
Employment Category:
Fulltime
Staff Job Function:
Wage Band:
$79100 - $132500
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
$79100
Hourly/Salary Maximum:
$132500
How To Apply
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
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Additional Details
Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.
As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness
RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values , pluralism, and . For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov
Hourly/Salary Minimum:
79100
Hourly/Salary Maximum: 132500
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