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Last updated: June 12, 2011

Program Director

Yale Center for Business and the Environment, New Haven, CT

The Yale Center for Business and the Environment (“the Center”) is seeking to hire a program director to continue to advance Yale University’s leadership in the field.

Building on over a century of environmental leadership at Yale, the Center is the catalyst for research, teaching and leadership at the critical nexus between business practices, natural sciences and public policy that lead to sustained solutions to environmental problems. Because such solutions are inherently inter-disciplinary, the Center brings leading minds in the academic, private and non-profit sectors to bear on the critical environmental issues of today and tomorrow. The Center recognizes and embraces the central role that Yale University can play in building a more sustainable world and is committed to developing strategies and leaders with the ability to work in complex contexts and across the interplay of basic research, applied science, effective public policy, and forward-looking business management.

If you are a leader and an entrepreneur interested in working at a leading global academic institution to advance the field of business and the environment, then you should apply for this position!

Key Information:

• Announcement Date – Monday, May 23, 2011
• Closing Date – applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled
• If interested, please use the following link for more information - http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html (requisition #13012)

CT Green Building Council Volunteer Coordinator
Rocky Hill, CT

GRThe Connecticut Green Building Council (CTGBC) seeks a volunteer to coordinate its volunteer recruitment and retention efforts. Volunteers are essential to our growing organization, which currently has 600 members. The CTGBC needs a point person to match volunteers to their interests and the organization’s needs. The responsibilities of the Volunteer Coordinator include:

Develop and implement strategies and procedures to recruit and retain volunteers, in consultation with Board liaison
Solicit volunteer job descriptions from committees and the Board of Directors
Match volunteers with volunteer opportunities
Develop volunteer recognition programs
Create and maintain a roster of active and inactive volunteers
Track volunteer hours
Submit written summary of activities to the Board of Directors monthly
The time commitment is one year, with an estimated 6 - 8 hours per month required. This is a new position.

To Apply:

Please email a letter of interest summarizing your qualifications to Judy@CTGBC.org. Position is open until filled, but preference will be given to responses received by July 22, 2011.

About the Connecticut Green Building Council:

The CTGBC is a non-profit 501(c3) organization that seeks to improve the quality of life in Connecticut through the promotion of intelligently designed and constructed high performance energy efficient buildings. Throughout the year we hold a series of workshops on green building topics, networking opportunities, membership meetings, educational forums, seminars on green buildings and periodic Connecticut- based LEED™ training in connection with the US Green Building Council. The CTGBC also monitors activities in Connecticut related to high performance green buildings and maintains a speaker’s bureau.

Chief Sustainability Officer

CleanTech Property Management Group LLC, Westport, CT

Responsible for assessment, design goals and implementation of energy efficiency programs that results in the achievement of saving energy, money and customer satisfaction, as an outsourced chief sustainability officer. You will be working closely with clients to understand their expectations, timelines, budget, goals and other requirements.

Canididate should have:

3-5 years experience in the management of energy efficiency programs including contracting, budgets,forecasting, programs planning and project management.

Experienced Energy Auditor Team Leader

CleanTech Property Management Group LLC, Westport, CT

Responsible for full energy audit including, identification, analysis and documentation of energy use and potential saving for residential and or commercial jobs. Job includes field visits to assess energy efficiency, calculation of potential energy savings and audit report preparation.

2-4 years direct experience in energy auditing.

BPI, RESNET and LEED certification a plus

Full or part time position.

Should your background not match up to the above job requirements exactly, please feel free to forward your resume or contact us directly, as we have positions available that are not actively advertised.

CleanTech Property Management Group LLC was founded in 2010 and is devoted to helping property owners address the challenges of high and uncertain energy costs, environmental impact, safety and comfort. Our "CleanTech Action Squad ®" provides on site analysis through comprehensive energy audits. We are available to help with weatherization, insulation, building retrofits, usage monitoring and providing clean, renewable energy options. Our goal is to help you achieve significant long term savings without excessive capital costs while decreasing continuing reliance on traditional energy sources.

Send resume to jobs@cleantechpmg.com or Call Gil Kernan at (203) 247-6330

Field Service Engineer
Singulus Technologies, Windsor, CT

Singulus Technologies focuses on the business segments Optical Disc and Solar.

In the Optical Disc segment, Singulus Technologies is market leader for CD, DVD and Blu-ray Disc. In the Solar Segment, Singulus developed from a machine building company to a provider for complete production systems.

Position Overview:

Field service commissioning engineers are responsible for the accurate and timely customer site installation and service of Singulus equipment (solar product lines).

Responsibilities:

In conjunction with sales and support staff, communicate all requirements in preparation for the installation of solar products at the customer site. Preparation is to include identification of all utilities, machine layout and spacing requirements.
Independently install all Singulus Solar product lines at customer sites. This includes the identification of all parts upon product receipt at customer site, product set up and installation, testing, debugging, conducting performance acceptance testing and product demonstration operation to customer technical staff.
All product installations must be conducted in a timely manner to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and profit maximization for Singulus.
Provide technical telephone support to customers to identify service requirements. Must be able to respond accurately and timely to customer with on- site service needs when telephone assistance is not sufficient.
Train customer technical staff on all service requirements of purchased product lines and all product upgrades and retrofits. All training is to be conducted in a thorough and timely manner to ensure customer confidence and reliability in Singulus technical support.
Coordinate all installation and service requirements with other vendor technical staff and customer technical staff.
Accurately and timely complete all job service reports including associated time and expenses.
Qualifications:

Education Required:

Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering (or relevant Engineering degree with specific experience in solar cell or silicon wafer manufacturing)

Experience Required:

2+ years in solar industry. Some experience with solar related capital equipment is strongly preferred.

Compensation: competitive pay scale

Contact Information:
http://www.singulus.de/index.php?id=2&L=0

Sr. Energy Engineer, Industry Solutions
Siemens, Cromwell, CT

Siemens Industry, Inc. is the U.S. affiliate of Siemens’ global Industry Sector business—the world’s leading supplier of production, transportation and building technology solutions. The company’s integrated hardware and software technologies enable comprehensive industry-specific solutions for industrial and infrastructure providers to increase their productivity, sustainability and profitability. The Industry Sector includes six divisions: Building Technologies, Industry Automation, Industry Solutions, Mobility, Drive Technologies and Osram Sylvania. With nearly 204,000 Siemens Industry Sector employees worldwide, the Industry Sector posted a worldwide profit of $4.7 billion on revenues of $47.3 billion in fiscal 2010.

Job Description:

Siemens Industry is seeking an Energy Engineer for our Cromwell, CT office with strong communication skills to interface with employees, clients, subcontractors, and other professionals. We are currently looking for qualified candidates with experience conducting comprehensive energy audits, design and project development, and implementation of energy conservation projects. In this position, you will utilize your technical experience in energy and controls engineering for industrial facilities. The successful candidate will be expected to independently conduct energy audits, identify energy saving opportunities, collect data, perform savings analysis, develop costs and prepare audit reports containing recommended scope of work for energy efficiency improvements. This person will also coordinate the overall design effort associated with those major energy improvements.

Engineering Responsibilities:

Site surveying of energy management system, HVAC, fan and pumping systems, compressed air system, chillers, boilers, waste heat recovery system, refrigeration, building envelope analysis and other commercial/industrial equipment. This includes data collection, equipment and operational reviews.

Develop energy analyses including recommendations for operational efficiencies and identifying energy savings opportunities.

Prepare comprehensive Energy Audit/Analysis reports outlining efficiency recommendations, project costs, energy savings, and simple payback.

Prepare schematic design documents and specifications for energy projects to be implemented.

Assist Proposal Engineer and Project Manager with project costing and implementation strategy.

Provide technical support to Sales and other team members to close sales on proposed projects.

Respond to questions and concerns from customers, contractors and other technical service providers about the audit, development and other energy projects.

Share the technical knowledge and experience with junior engineering staff and non-technical employees through formal and informal mentoring and internal training.

Delivery Responsibilities:

Ensure smooth transition between preliminary audit, project development and implementation.

Provide reports, studies, engineering designs and other required deliverables on time.

Assist Project Manager to deliver project on time and within budgeted cost.

Ensure customer satisfaction at every level of project implementation.

Qualifications:

BSME preferred degree, or BSEE
PE and/or CEM is a plus
7+ years experience in energy engineering role as described above
5+ years experience in energy project construction
Knowledge of the latest local and state energy design standards and codes (ASHRAE, NEC, NFPA, LEED, etc.)
Knowledge in the local, state, federal and utilities incentive programs.
Experience with measurement and verification strategy development and implementation.
Knowledge of Siemens solutions and equipment a plus.
Experience in Glass, Plastics, Food & Beverage, Paper, Cement, and Water Industries a plus.
Excellent technical writing and verbal communications.
Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, etc.)
30% Travel required.

Director, Current Versions of LEED
U.S. Green Building Council, Washington, D.C.

The Position Overview:

The U.S. Green Building Council seeks a Director, Current Versions of LEED that will be an integral member of the LEED Department and will provide comprehensive direction and programmatic support for the current version of the LEED rating system. As a LEED Director, this professional is responsible for enhancing the LEED user experience while preserving the integrity of LEED system and adhering to the Foundations of LEED.

This seasoned professional will lead a team focused on improving the LEED user experience with implementing the LEED 2009 (and previous) commercial rating systems through process streamlining and strategic oversight for existing tools and resources. The Director, LEED Current Version will also work closely with the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) to manage requests and inquiries brought by LEED reviewers and users.

Responsibilities:

Direct and manage all work related to maintaining LEED 2009 (and previous) commercial rating systems and their supporting tools and resources including LEED Online, documentation requirements, addenda, LEED Interpretations, reference guides and other technical documents, and GBCI Technical Customer Service inquiries and reviewer guidance
Lead the effort to streamline processes guiding the maintenance of the LEED 2009 commercial (and previous) rating system supporting tools and resources, balancing immediate user needs with maintaining system stability and predictability
Develop and refine formal business processes to ensure institutional knowledge and procedures are retained over time
Provide programmatic support and strategic guidance to project managers in devising solutions to existing programs tools and resources as well as creating new tools and resources when necessary
Collaborate with GBCI Certification team on the identification and prioritization of LEED reviewer and LEED user needs, balancing these with LEED Department needs
Provide definition, strategic prioritization and communication of LEED Department technology needs to the Technology Department, including LEED Online, database development and other supporting tools
Work closely with the Director in charge of LEED 2012 to ensure all LEED submittals are simple and appropriate in their documentation requirements while upholding technical rigor and protecting the integrity of LEED
Develop sound project plans to assure the achievement of objectives, determining the length and complexity of tasks, processes and projects
Monitor project or process timetables, milestones and deliverables ensuring timely and accurate completion as needed
Lead development and implementation of annual program budget and business plan for related work
Prepare program and financial progress reports as needed

Qualifications:

Education Requirements/Preferences:

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a related building industry, or environmental discipline; Master's degree preferred
LEED Accredited Professional status
Experience Requirements:

Minimum 10 years professional experience related to the green design, construction, operations and upgrades of commercial buildings
Technical understanding of and experience achieving compliance with the LEED 2009 and previous versions of the commercial rating systems, specifically LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance, New Construction, Core and Shell, Schools and Commercial Interiors
Knowledge of and experience working with LEED projects, both as project LEED AP and through documenting compliance in LEED Online for at least 20 LEED projects
Experience in all LEED project phases, from early visioning to completion of LEED certification
Minimum 5 years management experience including work plan and budget preparation

Other Required Skills and Qualifications:

Strong experience in managing multiple projects and teams
Demonstrated track record in successful people management and proven ability to motivate others
Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to anticipate complex issues and develop simple, effective solutions
Attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks and competing prioritize
Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills including MS Office suite
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
Passion for and commitment to USGBC mission
Compensation: Compensation includes an excellent benefits package, including 100% employer-paid premiums on healthcare and employer-matching 401(k) program.

To Apply:

Please submit resume and letter of interest, with salary requirements and title of position applying for, via email or fax, attn: Human Resources. Please indicate where you saw the posting for this opportunity. No phone calls please.

Contact Information:
202-478-5046 (fax)
jobs@usgbc.org
http://www.usgbc.org