Hydropower Foundation, Inc.
Director of Utilities Distribution and Energy Management
Hydropower Foundation, Inc., Northeast Ithaca, New York, United States
Energy & Sustainability is comprised of three interactive teams: Campus Sustainability Office, Utilities Distribution and Energy Management, and Utilities Production. These teams provide mission‑critical utilities to the Ithaca campus and manage the university’s climate commitments.
Position Summary The Director of Utilities Distribution and Energy Management provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for campus‑wide utility distribution systems, energy management, and metering programs. The role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant delivery of electric, thermal, water, and wastewater services while advancing energy efficiency, demand management, and decarbonization objectives. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Energy and Sustainability, the director oversees daily operations, long‑range planning, staff management, and significant capital and operating budgets. The director serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on utility infrastructure, energy strategy, and climate action implementation.
The director leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for utility system operations, energy conservation programs, and metering and data systems. The director directs master planning and forecasting for campus energy demand and infrastructure and collaborates extensively with facilities leadership, production staff, finance, regulatory agencies, and external partners. The role also acts as the university’s primary subject‑matter expert for utility distribution systems, represents the institution in regulatory and technical matters, and may serve in an acting capacity for the AVP as needed.
Core Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for campus‑wide utility distribution systems, energy management, and metering programs.
Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant delivery of electric, thermal, water, and wastewater services.
Drive energy efficiency, demand management, and decarbonization objectives.
Oversee daily operations, long‑range planning, staff management, and significant capital and operating budgets.
Collaborate with facilities leadership, production staff, finance, regulatory agencies, and external partners on utility infrastructure, energy strategy, and climate action implementation.
Act as the university’s primary subject‑matter expert for utility distribution systems, represent the institution in regulatory and technical matters, and serve in an acting capacity for the AVP as needed.
Manage utility outage recovery and trouble calls 24/7.
Required Qualifications
BSME, BSEE, BSCE, or related degree and at least 7 years of experience in industrial‑scale utility production, instrumentation and controls, building energy and HVAC systems, high‑level economic analysis, and management of multi‑million‑dollar projects.
Professional Engineer license.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, writing, and presentation skills.
High proficiency in personal computing tools and specialized data gathering software.
Previous supervisory experience.
Successful completion of a background check.
Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing practices to business goals.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced education or experience in business administration or central campus utilities and energy management.
Certified Energy Manager certification.
Experience with public approval processes, NYS SEQRA and local/state approvals, risk‑based decision making, and public speaking.
Working Environment
Typically lifts less than 10 lbs.
Normal concentration required.
Limited exposure to hazards.
University Job Title Director Facilities
Job Family Facilities & Safety Services
Level H
Pay Range $132,942.00 – $162,484.00
Remote Option Availability Onsite
Employment Assistance & Contact Contact: Tonya Eiklor,
tle37@cornell.edu
EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all. Qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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Position Summary The Director of Utilities Distribution and Energy Management provides strategic, operational, and financial leadership for campus‑wide utility distribution systems, energy management, and metering programs. The role ensures safe, reliable, and compliant delivery of electric, thermal, water, and wastewater services while advancing energy efficiency, demand management, and decarbonization objectives. Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Energy and Sustainability, the director oversees daily operations, long‑range planning, staff management, and significant capital and operating budgets. The director serves as a key advisor to senior leadership on utility infrastructure, energy strategy, and climate action implementation.
The director leads multidisciplinary teams responsible for utility system operations, energy conservation programs, and metering and data systems. The director directs master planning and forecasting for campus energy demand and infrastructure and collaborates extensively with facilities leadership, production staff, finance, regulatory agencies, and external partners. The role also acts as the university’s primary subject‑matter expert for utility distribution systems, represents the institution in regulatory and technical matters, and may serve in an acting capacity for the AVP as needed.
Core Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership for campus‑wide utility distribution systems, energy management, and metering programs.
Ensure safe, reliable, and compliant delivery of electric, thermal, water, and wastewater services.
Drive energy efficiency, demand management, and decarbonization objectives.
Oversee daily operations, long‑range planning, staff management, and significant capital and operating budgets.
Collaborate with facilities leadership, production staff, finance, regulatory agencies, and external partners on utility infrastructure, energy strategy, and climate action implementation.
Act as the university’s primary subject‑matter expert for utility distribution systems, represent the institution in regulatory and technical matters, and serve in an acting capacity for the AVP as needed.
Manage utility outage recovery and trouble calls 24/7.
Required Qualifications
BSME, BSEE, BSCE, or related degree and at least 7 years of experience in industrial‑scale utility production, instrumentation and controls, building energy and HVAC systems, high‑level economic analysis, and management of multi‑million‑dollar projects.
Professional Engineer license.
Excellent interpersonal, leadership, writing, and presentation skills.
High proficiency in personal computing tools and specialized data gathering software.
Previous supervisory experience.
Successful completion of a background check.
Proven experience connecting inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing practices to business goals.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced education or experience in business administration or central campus utilities and energy management.
Certified Energy Manager certification.
Experience with public approval processes, NYS SEQRA and local/state approvals, risk‑based decision making, and public speaking.
Working Environment
Typically lifts less than 10 lbs.
Normal concentration required.
Limited exposure to hazards.
University Job Title Director Facilities
Job Family Facilities & Safety Services
Level H
Pay Range $132,942.00 – $162,484.00
Remote Option Availability Onsite
Employment Assistance & Contact Contact: Tonya Eiklor,
tle37@cornell.edu
EEO Statement Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds and is committed to equal employment opportunity for all. Qualified individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
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