Energy Management Specialist - City of Mississauga, Mississauga

The opportunity

Reporting to the Manager of Energy Management at the City of Mississauga, the successful candidate will take on a vital administration role focused on analyzing utility consumption data, preparing utility budget forecasts and quarterly projections, database management, and implementing energy efficiency projects and measures. This permanent opportunity involves collaborating with other sections within Facilities and Property Management to identify, implement, and promote energy efficiency across the City of Mississauga.

Day-to-day

The Energy Management Specialist handles a wide range of responsibilities concerning energy efficiency, utility budgets, and data analytics:

• Develop and report City-wide utility budget forecasts and end-of-year projections each quarter.
• Test, analyze and maintain software programs and applications in support of achieving business requirements.
• Analyze large volumes utility data using statistical analysis methods, interpret the results and report on insights and energy performance.
• Monitor energy consumption of City facilities and interpret energy reports from energy monitoring software.
• Investigate utility bills irregularities and coordinate with end users and utility providers to resolve all bills discrepancies.
• Communicate with facility operations staff regarding unusual increases in their facilities' energy consumption trends and works as a team to investigate and determine proper solutions to reduce energy consumption to expected levels.
• Determine energy conservation opportunities in the City’s facilities to reduce the City’s energy consumption and utility spending budget.
• Evaluate capital replacement projects and recommend energy efficiency technology vs. like for like replacement
• Communicate with energy conservation grant providers including preparing grant applications and reports, monitor and follow grant agreement conditions to the final stages including payment
• Review drawings and specifications for new capital projects for energy efficient design and attend related meetings as section representative
• Determine environmental impact of energy efficiency projects in terms of impact on greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions
• Evaluate new technologies and renewable energy projects such as district energy systems, wind power generation, cogeneration, solar water heating, solar lighting, LED lighting, green roofs, etc.
• Prepare detailed comprehensive business case studies and environmental impact reports to support new technology projects
• Develop and implementing energy awareness programs. Communicate group achievements in order to raise energy conservation profile and gather participation of the stakeholders.

Skills and experience

Candidates must meet specific educational and professional qualifications to be successful in this position:

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in engineering, technology, or related field; or any combination of education and experience deemed equivalent. CEM, CMVP and LEED designations are an asset.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years of progressive experience in energy and utility management is highly preferred.
• Experience with utilities (electricity, gas and water) bills management and utility budget forecast is required.
• Thorough understanding of energy sources, electricity and natural gas markets, utility billing as well as rate structures and conservation strategies.
• MS Excel and relational database management skills (SQL), and ability to analyze large datasets are required.
• Experience and knowledge in Objective Oriented Programming (i.e. VBA, Python, C++, Java) are preferred.
• Experience with fault-detection and diagnostics software and/or energy analytics platforms is preferred.
• Knowledge of energy management topics such as energy legislations, green building standards, building automation systems, renewable energy applications, water conservation practices, etc.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and have strong problem solving skills.
• Must have strong verbal, written communication skills, and be committed to working in a team based environment with focus on continuous improvement and providing quality customer service.
• Knowledge of energy efficiency related grant programs and incentives from utilities and various levels of government including application procedures and grant agreements are considered an asset.
• Must have the ability to travel within the City and provide own transportation.