NY CREATES serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY CREATES also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 2,700 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $20 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

Job Description:

The Sustainability Engineering Manager will assist NY CREATES in leveraging opportunities in the project design phase and beyond to reduce energy, carbon, water, and waste while promoting health and wellbeing. This individual must be technically and analytically minded, and able to articulate ideas and concepts, using research and the latest technologies to guide the site toward innovative designs. The individual must understand the nature of change management and be prepared to champion ideas and earn buy in, among both colleagues and tenants while building out a team of engineers to further site sustainability efforts.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Manage sustainability projects internal to NY CREATES and in conjunction with partners within the Albany NanoTech ecosystem and throughout the world. Serve as primary representative for NY CREATES in sustainability focused initiatives with industry and academics (such as SEMI, SRC, or NSF initiatives) and continually assess, modify, and communicate company progress. Build a team of sustainability experts to further site sustainability efforts.

Other reasonable duties as assigned.

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in a related field, preferably in science, engineering, architecture, or another technical/design program.
Minimum of 7 years industry experience in sustainability consulting, green building, or engineering, preferably in the manufacturing or semiconductor sectors.
Management experience.

AND

Enthusiastic and resilient, innovative, and technically grounded while remaining initiative-taking with a desire to learn about the future of sustainability.
Highly organized and meticulous, good time management with the ability to manage multiple projects at the same time and meet deadlines.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in MS Office applications.
Ability to analyze data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable recommendations.
Candidates must address in their applications their abilities to work with a culturally diverse population.

PREFERED REQUIREMENTS

Master's degree in a related field. Preferably in science, engineering, architecture or another technical/design program and 5+ years industry experience in sustainability consulting, green building, or engineering. Preferably in the manufacturing or semiconductor sectors.

Additional Information:

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental
Competitive Pay and PTO
Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Basic / Optional Life Insurance
Post-Retirement Health Insurance
Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range- $125,000-$150,000

*Posted Salary rates are determined upon education and experience.

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