Job Description

Position Summary

This position, reporting to the Senior Manager, Energy Infrastructure, manages various energy efficiency and other climate mitigation and resilience-based projects within municipal buildings across the city. Specifically, this role will support large energy retrofit and new construction projects which may include Guaranteed Energy Savings Act (GESA), on-site solar, hydroelectric, on-going building energy monitoring, as well as other deep energy retrofits or fuel diversification projects. The Project Manager, Energy Resources will collaborate with other members of the Division of Energy & Climate Solutions, the Office of Sustainability (OOS), and additional partner departments and agencies throughout municipal government. This is an opportunity to help solve complex problems, gain valuable experience in energy and facilities management, and contribute to the sustainability goals outlined in the City’s Municipal Energy Master Plan.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with departments to identify, develop, and implement cost effective energy efficiency and climate resilience improvements.

• Develop, implement, and support maintenance of new energy assets and large energy retrofit projects and programs. Projects could include on-site solar, hydropower, microgrids, biogas, hydrogen fueling, and battery storage.

• Propose, review, and develop implementation plans for distributed energy resources (DERs) and virtual power plants (VPPs)

• Lead and facilitate meetings with contractors, building operators, and other stakeholders.

• Manage engineering consultants in the design, specification and audits of energy conservation measures and manage contractors in the implementation of energy conservation measures.

• Identify, analyze, and report on energy retrofit impacts.

• Advise partners on current energy efficiency standards and practices.

• Work with Municipal Energy Unit staff to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of energy efficiency projects and programs and helps to communicate and promote successful examples.

• Collaborate with a multitude of City agencies including OOS, the Office of Innovation and Technology, and the Department of Public Property to develop and implement programs that further the Municipal Energy Unit’s mission.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship management.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to analyze and organize energy data.
• Comfortable and effective working both independently and on teams.
• Ability to effectively develop presentations highlighting data for various audiences of internal stakeholders
• Ability to articulate environmental burdens and effectively convey and translate an equitable solution to a diverse range of audiences.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in energy management, business management, or directly relevant field, and at least four years of full-time professional level experience working in an established business or public entity setting, OR any equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Energy Manager certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.

Preferred:

• Experience with LEED and ENERGY STAR certifications.
• LEED credentials.
• Familiarity with energy and heating, ventilation & air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of new and emerging trends in energy efficiency and energy management.
• Familiarity with racial equity and environmental justice issues.
• Energy management and clean energy experience or knowledge.
• Graduate-level and/or engineering or architectural degree
• Experience with energy audits, energy modeling, and building automation systems.

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume.

Salary Range: $72,000 - $85,000

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• Transportation : City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
• Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
• Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Generous retirement savings options are available
• Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
• Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

_ *The successful candidate must be a city of Philadelphia resident within six months of hire_

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