Engineer Principal - Facilities Energy

Job Description
The BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems' (SMS) Facilities & Plant Operations teams support the sector's 35 properties representing over 2.2 million SF of real estate in Colorado. This established team of over 90 Facilities professionals is committed to service and support, continuous improvement, and creating and maintaining facilities which enable world class engineers and technicians to create a better, safer, and more informed and productive world. The Facilities Engineering team provides facilities designs and engineering guidance across BAE Systems campuses in Westminster, Broomfield, and Boulder.
We are seeking a candidate to be the energy engineering technical expert for the Facilities & Plant Operations organization. In this role, the successful candidate will take the lead in enhancing resource management in our organization, including energy and water conservation. This includes developing a robust resource management strategy, providing guidance on energy efficient designs for new construction, auditing existing facilities, acting on resource conservation opportunities, tracking results, and reporting progress.
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You'll Do:

• Develop a resource conservation program to include energy and water conservation.
• Create and track meaningful metrics to document the effectiveness of the resource conservation program.
• Regularly report on resource efficiency programs and metrics. This includes reports required by governmental stakeholders as well as reporting required within BAE Systems.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to support resource efficiency projects and programs.
• Develop and publish standards and processes to drive resource efficient project designs and maintenance practices.
• Identify resource saving opportunities for buildings, controls/automations, HVAC, heating systems, lighting, production equipment, and electrical distribution systems.
• Collect utility, facility, operations, and other data needed to identify and track Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
• Perform or supervise facility audits to identify ECMs.
• Create a prioritized portfolio of resource conservation measures and execute on efforts to take advantage of these opportunities.
• Work with controls experts and maintenance technicians to monitor, analyze and optimize controls sequences for efficiency.
• Create energy models of existing and proposed buildings, as needed.
• Lead engagement with our manufacturing teams and business units to identify and implement resources conservation measures in our production processes.
• Provide strategic energy and water conserving design advice to in-house engineers and consulting engineers.
• Work closely with BAE Systems maintenance personnel, engineering personnel, and contractors on energy efficient strategies and practices.
• Review new designs for resource efficiency opportunities.
• Research and analyze new energy efficiency concepts and industry trends.
• Capture rebates and incentives as they are available.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment.
• May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required.
• May access other facilities in various weather conditions.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required plus 6 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of related experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Experience with industrial facilities, buildings, equipment, systems, and operations including chillers, boilers, VFD's, and air handling equipment.
• Knowledge of DDC applications pertaining to building automation systems and energy efficiency.
• Ability to calculate energy savings and associated costs savings.
• Knowledge of building energy modeling methods and software, including Comcheck.
• Highly analytical critical thinker who uses these skills to examine and improve operations to increase efficiency.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to communicate to all levels of the organization.
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Success working with project teams up front to advocate for energy efficiency opportunities.
• Experience creating justifications and business cases to invest in energy efficiency projects.
• Ability to manage work schedule, track actions, follow through, and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in the use of personal computer software; Microsoft Office Suite.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Preferred degrees include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering.
• Preferred credentials include Professional Engineer, Certified Energy Auditor (Association of Energy Engineers), Certified Energy Engineer (Association of Energy Engineers), Building Energy Assessment Professional (ASHRAE), High-Performance Building Design Professional (ASHRAE), Building Commissioning Professional (ASHRAE), LEED AP.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.