Director Energy & Engineering (Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate)

Director for Energy & Engineering (DEE)

Reporting directly to the Senior Director for Facility Operations, we are seeking a Director for Energy & Engineering (DEE) who will be responsible for oversight of the Homewood Campus utility plants, engineering design efforts related to the Homewood Campus and other supported building systems and campus infrastructure, and maintaining Johns Hopkins University (JHU) design guidelines and standards. The Director will oversee procurement and efficient use of energy, develop and implement the carbon reduction plan, and identify and implement energy‑related sustainability concepts and initiatives to meet JHU’s Sustainability Goals. The Director strives to ensure these tasks are executed in a collaborative fashion between Design and Construction, Facilities Operations, Planning and Architecture, and the Office of Climate and Sustainability to achieve the University’s overarching design, operational, energy, and environmental goals.

The Director will play a critical and highly visible role in ensuring that JHU achieves its ambitious sustainability goals, including decarbonization, renewable energy procurement, and energy efficiency and resiliency. Additionally, the Director will guide the reliable operation and maintenance of Homewood’s utility infrastructure, long‑term utility investment planning, and engineering support for capital planning, design, and construction. The Director will manage a team of 15–20 professionals, including Senior Facility Engineer, Facility Engineers, Energy Manager, Energy Analyst, Utilities Plant Managers, Stationary Engineers, and Maintenance Mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Work with University stakeholders, JHFRE Planning & Architecture, Design & Construction staff, and external consultants to develop, publish, and ensure compliance with JHU design standards for new construction and renovation projects to support the Campus Plan goals and objectives.
• Perform analyses of existing building systems to inform recommendations regarding design, functionality, and performance, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utilities, and other infrastructure assets.
• Develop, budget, prioritize, and track the 10‑year, $89 million Utilities Infrastructure Program (UIP) to replace and improve the Homewood Campus utility infrastructure to meet current and future utility requirements and sustainability goals.
• Develop, oversee the award and implementation of the Homewood Campus Decarbonization Plan, and work with Planning & Architecture and Design & Construction to develop and implement actionable projects to reach JHU’s decarbonization goals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of design standards and other guidance for the use of energy‑efficient and sustainable equipment, systems, and materials for all construction, renovation, or replacement projects.
• Oversee campus utility plant operations and infrastructure, managing three utility plants with capacities of approximately 12,000 Tons Chilled Water, 225,000 Pounds Per Hour Steam, and 4.6 Megawatts of Electricity.
• Manage departmental Facility Engineers, Utilities Plant Managers, Energy Manager, and Energy Analyst.
• Provide direction to the Energy Manager for prioritizing daily tasks and projects to improve building system functionality, maximize energy efficiency, and reduce JHU’s carbon footprint.
• Oversee the $15+ million utilities budget development process for annual energy and water costs for the Homewood Campus and several off‑campus sites.
• Provide oversight and review of consultants’ documents for design and construction projects, ensuring conformance with JHU standards and appropriateness of systems and product specifications.
• Interface with JHFRE Planning & Architecture and Design & Construction to recommend appropriate design solutions, addressing durability, financial sustainability, and engineering appropriateness.
• Review construction work progress on sites for quality assurance and conformance with contract documents, assisting in resolving discrepancies and disputes.
• Work with JHFRE Planning & Architecture and Design & Construction to formulate and implement policy and process improvements for the design and construction project development process.
• Provide guidance for JHFRE Sustainability and University constituents for championing progress on the University’s sustainability initiatives related to utility and building infrastructure.
• Participate in the systems commissioning process to monitor appropriate and thorough startup and testing of system performance.
• Participate in other tasks and initiatives of strategic importance to the University, including data gathering, research, presentation preparation, facility surveys, and other ad‑hoc efforts as assigned.
• Support the Sustainability Director and Team in continuing development and implementation of the University’s climate change initiative.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Job Classification and Compensation

Classified Title : Director Energy & Engineering

Role / Level / Range : L / 04 / LG

Starting Salary Range : $111,800 - $190,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience)

Location : Hybrid / JH at Keswick

Department : Engineering & Energy

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