Job Description Join the Electronic Systems (ES) team at BAE Systems, where we solve the aerospace and defense industry’s most complex challenges from powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. We are seeking an experienced Energy & Sustainability Manager to lead our energy efficiency, resiliency, and emissions reduction initiatives across our operations.
As the Energy & Sustainability Manager, you will provide strategic oversight and leadership for a 10-person team including both energy and sustainability engineers while working closely with Facilities managers, Safety, Health, and Environment leads and multiple other functions within our sector. You will be responsible for driving the direction of our resource reduction program with the goal of improving environmental performance and operational resiliency while also taking cost out of the business.
Primary Duties, Responsibilities & Attributes:
Experience & Competencies:
- Proven experience in Energy & Sustainability Management, with a demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion in high-stakes environments.
- Ability to engage both internal and external stakeholders to “make the case” using strong presentation skills.
- Strong financial acumen with experience in capital planning and budget management.
- Expertise in managing multi-disciplinary teams and external supplier relationships.
- Experience in leading environmental reporting, benchmarking, and carbon footprint/ Greenhouse Gas management.
- Knowledge in the latest aspects of energy efficient and green building design including experience with Building Automation Systems and all phases of building commissioning
Financial & Strategic Planning
- Develop and execute multi-year capital plans and annual expense budgets.
- Lead incentive collection program in coordination with external utility providers.
- Foster long term energy procurement strategy with a focus on cost, resiliency, and renewable energy.
- Drive cost savings and productivity gains through proactive and predictive maintenance strategies.
Team Development & Management
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a diverse team of exempt personnel across the country.
- Oversee departmental staffing needs, training, and professional development to ensure the team remains agile and responsive to business requirements.
- Develop long-term strategy for team growth.
- Partner with Site Executives, Lab Managers, Factory leads and functional leads in SHE (Safety, Health, and Environmental), Security, IT, and Finance to support core business needs.
Collaborate with Project Managers on plant rearrangements, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrades to ensure projects meet operational standards
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience. Degree fields may include Energy Management, Facilities Management, Facilities Engineering, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability Management, Sustainability Studies, Environmental Studies, or Environmental Science. Credentials through organizations such as USGBC LEED, AEE, or IFMA.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Advanced presentation skills.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Association of Energy Engineers trainings such as Certified Energy Manager. Experience with Building Automation Systems.
- Experience with energy effciency and sustainable building design.
- Technical knowledge of ISO standards including 14001 and 50001.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $153377 - $260743
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
