Energy Conservation Engineer

Job ProfileAAPS Salaried - Facilities Management, Level F
Job TitleEnergy Conservation Engineer
Job CategoryM&P - AAPS
Job Family GroupStaff - Non Union
DepartmentEnergy Conservation Specialists | Energy Conservation and Innovation | Energy & Water Services | Facilities
Compensation Range$9,599.75 - $14,385.50 CAD Monthly
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Job End DateOngoing
Posting End DateNovember 24, 2026
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
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Job Description SummaryUBC Energy and Water Services oversees the management of energy and water at the UBC Vancouver Campus, working within a mandate of fiscal efficiency, operational excellence, environmental sustainability, and innovative demonstrations.
The role of the Energy Conservation Engineer is to create energy conservation measures for a profound reduction in energy consumption and equivalent greenhouse gas emissions from the UBC Vancouver campus. The Engineer is an active participant and develops projects that contribute to UBC being a leading research institution in sustainability.
Designing, developing, implementing, monitoring, verifying, and reporting on Demand Side Management projects;
Reading and writing sequences of operation and BMS code to troubleshoot and optimize building systems.
Conducting peer reviews of energy system design, engineering drawings, specifications and other technical work completed by external contractors;
Monitoring andevaluating leading-edge sustainable energy technologies;
Preparing and updating sustainable energy management plans and long-range energy infrastructure plans
Data collection, analysis, modelling and reporting related to building energy and GHG performance,
Researching best practices and developing policies, standards and procedures for sustainable energy system design, maintenance and operation;
Providing sustainable energy expertise into major project design/development process, climate plans, green building plans, sustainability reporting and behavior change programs;
This role willhave periodic exposure to conditions in mechanical/boiler rooms, ceilings, roofs, and under-floor areas. May be required to work non-standard hours.
Organizational StatusReports to the Energy Conservation Manager in Energy and Water Services' Energy Conservation and Innovation Unit;
has direct contact withBuilding Operations staff, the UBC Sustainability & Engineering, and consults with Campus and Community Planning staff, members of the academy, students, residents, and commercial tenants of UBC. Also has direct contact with consultants, Federal and Provincial Governments, and regulatory authorities.
Work Performed
Identifies, designs, develops, and implements new energy and water conservation projects, GHG reduction projects, and retrofit solutions across campus, including controls optimization, mechanical and electrical retrofits, and sustainable capital projects.
Complete feasibility analysis and business case for proposed projects, energy calculations, payback, and NPV calculations. Prioritize and manage the implementation of these projects as required.
Monitors, verifies, and reconciles energy savings from academic buildings undergoing energy retrofits or controls optimisation as part of in-house energy optimisation.
Reads and writing sequences of operation, controls programming language for BMS systems on campus, writing changes to code to improve and commission existing systems operation.
Works closely with the Building Management System group to optimize building automation systems effectively, drafting changes to controls programs and writing sequences of operation.
Works closely with building operations staff and stakeholders to communicate and engage systems owners on new energy conservation projects, as well as collaborate to find new conservation initiatives.
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