Energy, Sustainability and Innovation Engineer

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun .

Major Duties

Under general supervision, the Energy, Sustainability, and Innovation Engineer is key in advancing campus sustainability through data-driven strategies and emerging technologies. The incumbent will leverage advanced analytics, automation tools, and smart systems to enhance sustainability initiatives, improve reporting, and support long-term environmental stewardship; and will be responsible for optimizing energy management through predictive maintenance, fault detection diagnostics, and real-time data analysis, ensuring efficiency and cost savings across campus facilities.

• Research, develop, and execute new sustainability programs under the direction of the Director of Energy & Sustainability; implement the Roadmap to Sustainability, focusing on energy, emissions, waste, and water initiatives.
• Performs data collection, entry, auditing, and reporting for energy, water, waste, recycling, and greenhouse gas tracking; supports utility budgeting, sustainability reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Leverage data analytics, IoT solutions, and smart systems to optimize energy use, enhance sustainability initiatives, and drive carbon reduction efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field required; Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Economics, Environmental Science or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent to five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible relevant experience. Oversight and administration of a program with supervision and/or lead experience.
• Experience in sustainability, energy management, smart systems, or data analytics is desirable.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), or willingness to obtain certification is desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of general practices, programs, and/or administrative specialty, and operational and fiscal analysis and techniques. Advanced knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations on Sustainability and Energy efficiency efforts.
• Working knowledge of university infrastructure, policies, and sustainability best practices; understanding of energy auditing, utility budgeting, and sustainability reporting, including LEED, AASHE STARS, and carbon reduction strategies is desirable.
• Strong data analysis skills, including advanced spreadsheet functions (pivot tables, formulas, charts, and macros) for tracking energy, water, waste, and emissions; strong mathematical foundation with the ability to perform unit conversions and calculations related to power, energy, flow, and volume.
• Experience with SkySpark, SmartSheet, Power BI, data integrations, and automation tools; experience developing, programming, or maintaining applications in SmartSheet and Power BI for energy and sustainability tracking; familiarity with IoT-based building automation, fault detection diagnostics, and metering systems.
• Ability and specialized skills to: take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved; expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad administrative impact and implications; ability to train others and provide lead work direction; interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures to develop conclusions and make recommendations; perform basic research and statistical analysis; analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistics; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist / 1038 / 3
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5537 - $7500 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5537 - $10014 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period.
• The position is currently hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through February 26, 2025 will be considered in the initial review and the review of applications will continue until position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To apply and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.

Advertised: Feb 13 2025 Pacific Standard Time
Applications close:

Closing Date/Time:

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• California State University (CSU) Northridge

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