The University of New Hampshire seeks a Campus Energy Manager to help shape the future of energy across a nationally recognized research university. This unique position combines energy markets, sustainability, data analytics, utility management, and strategic planning in a high-impact role that supports the University's operational, financial, and environmental goals.
The Campus Energy Manager serves as UNH's lead energy strategist, overseeing campus energy procurement, participation in regional energy markets and demand response programs, administration of the University's Energy Management Information System (EMIS), and development of initiatives that improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs. The position collaborates closely with campus leadership, engineers, utility providers, consultants, and regulatory stakeholders while supporting decisions that influence millions of dollars in annual energy expenditures.
This role offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of energy, finance, technology, and sustainability. The successful candidate will evaluate market opportunities, leverage energy data to drive informed decision-making, support innovative conservation initiatives, and help guide the University's long-term energy strategy. Individuals who enjoy solving complex problems, translating data into action, and making a measurable impact on a large and diverse campus community will find this to be a challenging and rewarding career opportunity at one of New England's leading public research universities.
Duties/Responsibilities
Energy Commodity Strategy, Market Management & Demand Response (30%)
- Develop and implement short- and long-range strategies for energy commodity procurement based on market conditions, price forecasts, risk management objectives, and campus requirements.
- Collaborate with commodity brokers, financial advisors, and energy market consultants to evaluate and execute hedging strategies that mitigate exposure to market volatility.
- Monitor energy market conditions and recommend procurement strategy adjustments as appropriate.
- Manage the University's participation in Group Net Metering programs, including compliance activities and required reporting.
- Administer Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) purchases and sales, including both electric and thermal RECs.
- Develop, administer, and forecast annual budgets associated with energy commodity purchases, utility expenditures, renewable energy credits, and related revenue streams.
- Administer the University's participation in demand response programs, including coordination with CPower and other third-party aggregators; identify opportunities to reduce peak demand and capacity costs through operational and load-management strategies.
- In collaboration with Purchasing, develop and administer energy commodity contracts; serve as the University's primary contact for contract administration and invoice approval.
EMIS Ownership & Energy Data Management (20%)
- Serve as owner and administrator of the University's Energy Management Information System (EMIS), responsible for ongoing development, integration, optimization, and continuous improvement.
- Oversee campus metering infrastructure, including electric, thermal, natural gas, and water meters.
- Provide functional oversight of campus meter data collection activities and supervise the Energy Systems Analyst and meter reading personnel.
- Manage energy reporting and dashboard platforms that support building- and campus-level performance monitoring, cost analysis, and operational decision-making.
- Serve as the University's primary source of verified utility consumption and energy cost data for Facilities, Finance, the Sustainability Institute, and other stakeholders.
- Audit utility bills for rate accuracy and billing errors; pursue corrections and recoveries as appropriate.
- Prepare and submit required energy data and consumption reports to external agencies and organizations, including the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
- Provide energy consumption and utility data in support of institutional sustainability reporting, greenhouse gas inventories, and related campus initiatives.
Energy Efficiency, Capital Project Review & Utility Incentive Programs (25%)
- Promote campus-wide energy conservation and efficiency initiatives; identify, develop, and implement projects that reduce utility consumption and operating costs.
- Administer the University's Energy Efficiency Plant Fund and track project performance and savings.
- Provide technical review and advisory support for capital construction and renovation projects to ensure incorporation of cost-effective energy efficiency and energy management measures.
- Serve as the University's primary contact for utility incentive and rebate programs; identify eligible projects and maximize incentive recovery across capital and operational initiatives.
- Support measurement and verification (M&V) activities using accepted industry methodologies, including IPMVP, to confirm project performance and savings.
- Develop, maintain, and periodically update campus energy efficiency standards and guidelines for maintenance, renovation, and construction activities.
Regulatory & Policy Coordination (15%)
- Serve as the University's primary point of contact for ISO New England market participation and associated regional market programs.
- Monitor federal, state, and regional energy policies, regulations, and market developments; assess potential impacts and advise departmental leadership.
- Support compliance with energy-related regulatory requirements, reporting obligations, and market participation rules.
Campus Engagement (10%)
- In coordination with the UNH Energy Task Force, develop and deliver programs that increase campus awareness of energy procurement, consumption, conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
- Communicate energy performance, conservation opportunities, and utility cost information to campus stakeholders.
- Represent Facilities on internal and external committees related to energy strategy, utility management, sustainability, and resource conservation.
Requirements
Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Energy Management, Natural Resources, Business, or a related field.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in energy management, utility procurement, energy markets, or a closely related field, including responsibility for analysis, budgeting, project development, or program administration.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: energy markets, utility procurement, commodity purchasing, budgeting, financial analysis, or energy program management.
- Experience implementing energy conservation measures, energy efficiency programs, or facilities-related operational initiatives.
Required Licenses & Certifications
- Valid New Hampshire driver's license.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Knowledge of energy markets, utility rate structures, commodity procurement strategies, and demand response programs.
- Strong analytical, financial, and quantitative skills, including experience evaluating energy pricing, budgets, and the economic performance of energy initiatives.
- Familiarity with Energy Management Information Systems (EMIS), utility metering systems, and energy analytics platforms.
- Ability to communicate technical, operational, and financial information effectively to diverse audiences.
- Ability to develop recommendations and present findings to senior leadership based on technical, financial, and operational analyses.
- Knowledge of applicable codes, regulations, and industry practices related to energy production, distribution, procurement, and conservation.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and safely access utility plants, distribution tunnels, manholes, and other utility infrastructure environments as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification.
- Experience with ISO New England wholesale electricity markets, demand response programs, or energy commodity risk management.
- Experience with EnergyCAP or similar Energy Management Information Systems and utility incentive program administration.
- Experience in higher education, healthcare, government, or other large institutional environments.
Applicant Instructions:
Applicants should be prepared to upload the following documents when applying online within the My Experience: Resume/CV section of the application: (Maximum of 5 Documents - additional documents can be added to the Application Questions section of the application)
Applications that are missing any of the required items may not move forward for consideration. Additional uploaded documents not requested in the position announcement will not be reviewed.
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Compensation Pay Range:
$57,590.00 - $102,850.00
The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits | Human Resources
Location:
Durham
