Director Energy & Engineering; Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate

Director Energy & Engineering (Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate)

Reporting directly to the Senior Director for Facility Operations, the Director for Energy & Engineering (DEE) oversees the Homewood campus utility plants and engineering design efforts related to campus infrastructure, maintaining Johns Hopkins University (JHU) design guidelines and standards. The role develops and implements the carbon reduction plan, identifies and implements energy‑related sustainability concepts, and collaborates with Design and Construction, Facilities Operations, Planning and Architecture, and the Office of Climate and Sustainability to achieve the University’s sustainability goals.

The Director will play a critical role in ensuring JHU reaches its ambitious sustainability goals, including decarbonization, renewable energy procurement, and energy efficiency. The Director will guide the reliable operation and maintenance of Homewood’s utility infrastructure, long‑term investment planning, and engineering support for capital planning, design, and construction. This position manages a team of 15‑20 professionals including senior engineers, facility engineers, energy managers, and utilities plant managers.

The Director represents Johns Hopkins Facilities & Real Estate (JHFRE) in engineering planning efforts for design and renovation projects on the historic Homewood campus and occasionally on the East Baltimore campus, Peabody campus, and Washington, D.C. The Director ensures that sustainable concepts are introduced early in project planning, focusing on decarbonization, energy efficiency, and reliable utility systems.

• Work with stakeholders, planning & architecture staff, and external consultants to develop, publish, and enforce JHU design standards for new construction and renovation projects.
• Perform analyses of existing building systems (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, utilities, and infrastructure) and recommend design and performance improvements.
• Develop, budget, prioritize, and track the 10‑year, $89 million Utilities Infrastructure Program (UIP) to replace and improve campus utility infrastructure.
• Budget, develop, and oversee the award and implementation of the Homewood Campus Decarbonization Plan and subsequent projects to meet decarbonization goals.
• Oversee the development and implementation of design standards for energy‑efficient and sustainable equipment, systems, and materials for all construction projects.
• Manage campus utility plant operations and infrastructure, including generation capacities of approximately 12,000 Tons Chilled Water, 225,000 Pounds Per Hour Steam, 4.6 Megawatts of electricity, and underground distribution networks.
• Lead departmental Facility Engineers, Utilities Plant Managers, Energy Manager, and Energy Analyst.
• Provide direction to the Energy Manager on daily task prioritization to improve building system functionality, energy efficiency, and carbon reduction.
• Oversee the $15+ million utilities budget and annual energy and water cost planning.
• Review consultant documents for design and construction projects, ensuring conformance with JHU standards.
• Interface with planning & architecture to recommend appropriate design solutions, addressing durability, financial sustainability, and engineering appropriateness.
• Review construction progress for quality assurance and resolve discrepancies and disputes.
• Implement policy and process improvements for design and construction project development and management.
• Support Sustainability Director and Team in advancing the University’s climate change initiative.
• Participate in systems commissioning to ensure thorough startup and testing of system performance.
• Perform data gathering, analysis, research, and presentation preparation as assigned by the Senior Director of Facility Operations.

• Develop strategic engineering planning initiatives aligned with the Capital Plan, regulatory requirements, and market conditions.
• Oversee utility plant operations for reliability, efficiency, and safety.
• Ensure proper staffing and maintenance of utility plants.
• Guide campus and building engineering efforts…