This role will help drive progress towards IHG''s decarbonization goals by providing technical and engineering support across the Enterprise and to external stakeholders. Working closely with a number of internal stakeholders, this role will help assure adoption of IHG''s existing commitments while helping identify and define the future of IHG''s decarbonization work.
Provide mechanical engineering, building-science, and technical leadership to HLG teams. Strengthen project delivery, identify and validate next-generation Energy Conservation Measures, and help design the technical framework required for major building-system initiatives, including portfolio readiness for PTAC/PTHP compliance by December 31, 2031.
Your day to day
Serves as a key technical resource for internal IHG Teams to support building-system, engineering and energy conservation measure issues and questions.
- Identify, assess, pilot and validate next generation Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) technologies to continue to drive progress towards IHG''s decarbonization goals.
- Design and launch support frameworks for upcoming compliance dates for existing Energy Conservation Measure Brand Standards to help support a portfolio-wide transition.
- Serve as the primar point of contact for internal partners on questions related to mechanical systems, controls and emerging building technologies; including supporting vendor evaluation and product performance specifications.
- Engage OEMs, consultants, utilities and technology providers to gather evidence, assess product claims, structure ECM pilots and inform implementation guidance.
- Develop and deliver educational content for internal partners on existing and emerging ECMs.
- Develop and deliver educational content for IHG Owners, General Managers and Construction Partners on opportunities for energy conservation in new development, renovation and conversion hotels.
- Create scalable technical tools, requirements, guidance and education for internal and external stakeholders.
- Partner as needed to translate technical evidence into business cases, stakeholder communciations and program plans.
What we need from you
- Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or similar built environment discipline with emphasis in, building science, mechanical or electrical engineering. Post graduate qualifications would be considered advantageous.
- Minimum 5 - 7 years of experience in building science/mechanical systems including, HVAC, controls, technology evaluation and project deliveray.
- Demonstrated ability to operate credibly and independently across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong knowledge of engineering and construction principles and understanding of applicable local codes.
- Experience evaluation building science technology, with an emphasis on energy conservation measures, including developing the necessary steps to drive adoption of these technologies.
- Experience with commercial building systems/building science is required. Experience with hotels is preferred but not required.
- Strong background in built environment decarbonization.
- Flexible interpersonal style; effective communication and management skills; strong influencing skills; experience in a multi-national environment and ability to deal with different cultural issues and competing requirements.
- Ability to communicate complex engineering issues to non-engineering audience.
- Analytical problem solving skills, ability to solve complex technical problems and provide actionable solutions and evidence-based evaluation of of product and service provider claims.
- Project management experience.
- Consulting engineering experience is preferred.
- Computer skill of using MS Office and other general computer knowledge is desired and AutoCAD would be considered most advantageous.
- Spanish language skills are valuable.
Travel - 10%
Location - Atlanta, GA: Our hybrid work structure is an expectation of three (3) days a week in office. This expectation may be adjusted to evolve with the changing needs of the business.
The salary range for this role is $119,000.00 to $130,000.00. This role is also eligible for bonus pay (as applicable). We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K, and other benefits to employees.
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