Resource Efficiency Manager- Fort Walker, VA

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About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

The Resource Efficiency Manager (REM) will provide resource efficiency management services for U.S Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM) Sustainment Directorate. Duties include identifying energy conservation opportunities and facilitating the implementation of projects, initiatives, and programs that reduce energy consumption and demand, improve resilience, save money, and help the environment. The objectives when performing REM services for the base are to augment existing customer capabilities, work with both the customer and Salas O’Brian in a team environment, and act as an on-site representative to facilitate energy and cost savings and attain customers’ goals. Performance of duty will be at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

In This Role, You Will

As the REM, you will help identify energy conservation opportunities and facilitate the implementation of projects, initiatives, and programs that reduce energy consumption and demand, improve resilience, save money, and help the environment. Advise on building energy systems, building energy codes and applicable professional standards, energy accounting and analysis, life-cycle cost methodology, fuel supply and pricing, and instrumentation for energy surveys and audits.

Additional Duties Would Include The Following

Energy Program Subject Matter Expert: Supports compliance with energy and water mandates and achieving the Installation specific energy reduction goals. Keeps abreast of emerging energy efficiency and renewable energy technologies and serves as the technical and programmatic advisor.

Project Development and Implementation Support: Assists installation with energy and water management and programs for the attainment and compliance to energy laws, regulations, policies, goals, and objectives. Assists in project development and execution process.

• Develops COAs for all gaps prioritized in IEPS.
• Generates energy projects from energy audits.
• Supports development of DD1391s, providing initial Scopes of Work, Energy Return on Investments, and Independent Government Estimates.
• Investigates funding strategies, including MILCON, Energy Resilience & Conservation Investment Program, and third-party financing (ESPC, UESC, EUL, PPA), etc.
• Identifies opportunities for energy grants and rebates.
• Oversees development of site packages for ESPC, UESC and other installation financed projects.

Utility Analysis: Maintains a database using information management systems, spreadsheets, advanced meter data, utility billing databases, and expertise.

FRCS and Smart Grid Support: Assists with data collection, site visit coordination, Navy Advanced Metering Infrastructure management, and other FRCS including Direct Digital Control.

Renewable Energy Systems and Micro-grids: Assists with design and advises on operation and maintenance.

Climate Strategy Support: Develops and executes of renewable energy projects; supports the EVSE rollout plan; develops and executes infrastructure upgrade projects to mitigate climate risk; and supports Navy’s electrification and decarbonization plans.

Engagement with Utility Companies: Works with utility companies to execute projects, including identifying utility interconnection requirements, utility privatization efforts, and supporting UESC projects.

New Construction and Facility Renovation Support: Supports design charrettes, submittal reviews, and project development meetings to ensure sustainable design requirements and energy and water efficiency, cyber secure / resilient design standards are incorporated in the projects.

Operations and Maintenance Support for Energy and Water Assets: Works with the IEM to track new assets supporting energy and water resilience. Review existing maintenance practices and contracts for energy and water assets and provide recommendations for improvement.

Support Energy and Water Awareness Campaigns: Plans and implements energy and water awareness activities, such as Energy Action Month, Earth Day, etc.; develops and conducts periodic training.

You Will Be a Great Fit If You Have

Experience in utility information systems, energy management technologies, and metering.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Requires a minimum of 8 years supporting Federal Energy and Facility Programs and Demonstrated experience in Energy Planning Strategy
• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or energy-related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience; military or civilian experience working at Federal installations, or experience in energy-related field may be acceptable
• Must hold a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certificate or able to obtain a CEM within a year from the start date
• U.S. citizenship is required and must be able to maintain a security clearance
• Knowledge of utility information systems and energy management technologies
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to produce results
• Ability to produce technically correct finished work, including technical reports, white papers, metrics, and briefs
• Proficient computer skills, including the use of spreadsheets, especially MS Excel and other database applications

Preferred Skills/Abilities

• Diversity – Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Innovation – Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others’ attention.
• Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Technical Skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

Hours Required: Full-time

Location: Fort Walker, VA, Relocation assistance offered.

Travel: (Limited travel required)

Salary Range: $95K – $110K

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.