Senior Energy Manager

HDR has been selected to run the Installation Engineering and Installation Management functions of the Civil Engineer Squadron for the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA) in Colorado Springs. The contract will begin in early 2026 and cover an eight‑year period through 2034. As part of a multidisciplinary A&E team of more than 50 professionals, the Energy Manager will work specifically on facility management services including planning, design, energy management, and asset stewardship for the Academy. This full‑time position is located on-site at USAFA and the expected start date is March 1, 2026. Responsibilities Work with project teams to achieve energy‑efficient building and system design. Collaborate with designers, architects and engineers from the beginning of the design process through construction documents to optimize energy performance. Manage or participate in energy audits of existing buildings to identify and investigate energy conservation and utility cost reduction measures. Participate in charrette processes and/or initial project meetings to discuss energy goals. Recommend energy‑efficient design solutions and technologies, including lighting, HVAC and building envelope measures. Serve as a resource to team members regarding state‑of‑the‑art building systems such as advanced controls, daylighting design, natural ventilation, cogeneration and photovoltaic systems. Develop detailed energy models using DOE‑2 compliant software. Prepare documentation required for obtaining LEED energy credits. Serve as the base energy manager for the United States Air Force Academy. Identify program energy management projects for execution via ECIP, FEMP, MILCON, ESC, ESPC and UESC contracts. Manage ECIP and FEMP programs, including preparation of programming documents, engineering analysis of energy and cost savings, preliminary cost estimates, and life‑cycle cost analyses for government submission. Conduct facility energy and water conservation audits of at least 10% of facility square footage per year using UESC and ESPC contracts; validate invoices monthly. Calculate and validate utility rates for each reimbursable consumer on base continuously; provide results to the Contracting Officer’s Representative and Civil Engineer Resource Advisor. Prepare quarterly reports for the 10‑person Civil Engineer Squadron on Energy Performance Index and Metering & Budgeting Program. Respond to data requests from the 10‑person CES on current energy management items. Serve as the focal point for utility programs and data compilation; provide monthly utility consumption and cost data to the Defense Utility Energy Reporting System and submit quarterly reports to higher headquarters within 15 days after the reporting quarter. Support all applicable DoD energy targets and Air Force energy reduction goals for USAFA; brief the Government on status at periodic energy steering group meetings. Schedule, coordinate, and conduct Energy Management Steering Group meetings at least quarterly. Assist in preparation and participation in client and stakeholder information meetings, site data collection visits, stakeholder interviews, charrettes, and project reviews. Plan, coordinate, staff, or otherwise arrange for the development, funding, processing, and management of energy projects. Provide government life‑cycle cost effectiveness information for energy projects. Review current client sustainability and energy utilization technologies and methodologies, and provide recommendations to achieve energy and sustainability goals. Develop DD Form 1391 energy project programming documentation, including parametric cost estimates, alternatives analysis, and project requirement calculations. Determine feasibility of alternative energy generation methods and special financing for federal energy projects. Perform site visits to any USAFA site locations to assist with communication, establish standard business processes, and ensure policy compliance. Participate in control systems and energy master‑planning efforts. Perform other duties as needed. Preferred Qualifications 10 years experience in DoD energy management. Prior Air Force Civil Engineering Squadron experience preferred. Ability to work on‑site at United States Air Force Academy. Ability to pass a background check. Certified by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE, CEM). Commitment to an active participation in the employee‑owned culture is required. Position subject to governmental background check. US citizenship or naturalized status required due to client contract requirements. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architectural Engineering or a closely related field. Minimum of 7 years experience. Demonstrated practical experience, competence and proven expertise in evaluating state‑of‑the‑art building designs and energy‑efficiency technologies. Thorough understanding of mechanical systems and controls and the specialized requirements of highly technical facilities such as hospitals and laboratories. Ability to develop detailed energy models with eQuest or other simulation software. Experience working within the architectural design process. Understanding of energy‑efficient commercial lighting systems. Availability to travel out of state. Excellent presentation skills; confident speaking to building owners, facility personnel, contractors, architects and engineers. Excellent writing and documentation skills. Proficient with Microsoft Office programs. Commitment to an active participation in the employee‑owned culture is required. We are an affirmative action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr