Utilities, Assistant Director

Req Id: 42053

Job Title: Utilities, Assistant Director

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

Energy Management Manager

Purdue University | West Lafayette, IN

Lead the systems and teams that help Purdue operate efficiently, reliably, and sustainably.

The Energy Management Manager provides strategic direction and day-to-day leadership for Purdue's energy management operations, balancing reliability, cost efficiency, and sustainability across campus building systems. This role oversees the Building Automation System, manages a team of BAS Console Operators, and partners with campus stakeholders to support controls, commissioning, retro-commissioning, and curtailment planning that strengthen long-term performance .

What You'll Do

• Provide leadership and strategic direction to the energy management team
• Oversee the operation and continued development of the Building Automation System
• Manage a team of four BAS Console Operators and support their development
• Guide engineering design and oversight for campus building controls, including specifications, sequences of operation, and drawings
• Oversee commissioning for new buildings, renovations, and system upgrades
• Evaluate BAS vendors, capabilities, cost structures, and integration with existing systems
• Manage the retro-commissioning program for internal teams and external contractors
• Provide oversight of BAS networks and coordinate closely with Purdue IT
• Develop detailed curtailment plans to reduce demand during extreme weather or utility system issues
• Support training and development for technicians, operators, and designers

What You Bring

• Experience leading technical teams in building automation, controls, energy management, or a related facilities environment
• Strong understanding of BAS operations, commissioning, retro-commissioning, and building systems integration
• Ability to balance operational reliability with cost and sustainability goals
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working across disciplines and with external partners
• A strategic mindset with the ability to guide both immediate response and long-term planning

Why Purdue?

At Purdue, your leadership helps sustain the campus environment that supports teaching, research, and daily university life. You'll join a collaborative organization that values innovation, stewardship, and continuous improvement while contributing to solutions that make a measurable impact across a large and complex campus . This is an opportunity to help shape systems, develop people, and influence how Purdue advances its operational and sustainability goals.

About Us

Be a part of Administrative Operations-the organization that powers Purdue University by providing safe, reliable and transformative services. We support the university's day-to-day operations, as well as the strategic vision for the future.

Administrative Operations delivers a wide range of essential services through various positions, including custodians, construction project managers, electricians, firefighters, groundskeepers, plumbers and more. We are looking for hardworking, dedicated individuals as we continue to grow strong, service-focused teams across campus. Team members work in collaborative environments where their contributions directly impact the success and daily experience of students, faculty, staff and campus visitors.

Our employees benefit from the stability of year-round work, competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off and opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.

Apply now to begin your career with Administration Operations!

What Were Looking For

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred, Mechanical Engineering preferred
• Minimum four (4) years of experience in BAS and HVAC design, maintenance, or operations required
• Relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

Preferred:

• Professional engineer license

Skills Required:

• Knowledge:

• in the functional operation of BAS and HVAC systems

• of applicable codes and regulations is required

• Demonstrated ability to act as a liaison between multiple parties

• Ability to evaluate and solve complex technical problems utilizing creativity and ingenuity

• Office and engineering computer skills with the ability to learn new computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and PI archive database

• Exposed to heat, noise, dust, and hazardous areas around machinery, chemicals, etc. in building mechanical rooms and utility distribution infrastructure

• Good:

• planning and organizational skills

• verbal and written communications skills

• interpersonal skills for collaborative work

• Desire to learn, grow, and contribute to E&U success

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Immediate Defined Contribution by the university
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Management 4

• Pay Band S090
• Job Code #20003564

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

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Posting Start Date: 5/6/26