Director – Network Planning

AT&T

. Lead and supervise the AT&T Energy team in designing, optimizing, and executing energy infrastructure strategies across existing buildings and network facilities .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesLead💰 $174,100 - $261,100 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in energy infrastructure strategies, HVAC optimization, and building automation systems, with a strong focus on energy performance and compliance. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor staff, and influence high-impact decisions in energy management.

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Energy Infrastructure StrategiesHVAC OptimizationBuilding Automation SystemsEnergy AnalyticsEnvironmental Compliance

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Hard Skills

Controls ProgrammingHVAC Sequence DevelopmentRetro CommissioningMeasurement and VerificationEnergy Performance AnalysisEnergy Consumption BenchmarkingEmerging Energy TechnologiesOn-Site Energy GenerationOptimization RoadmapsCapital Planning

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipMentoringDecision-MakingCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Building Automation SystemsAnalytics ToolsControl Platforms

Industry Keywords

Energy OptimizationCommercial BuildingEnvironmental ComplianceEnergy PerformanceEnergy Strategies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and supervise the AT&T Energy team in designing, optimizing, and executing energy infrastructure strategies across existing buildings and network facilities
Develop and recommend energy strategies, operating standards, and optimization roadmaps
Lead and mentor team members and guide high-impact decisions related to energy performance, capital planning, and operating efficiency
Improve HVAC performance, building automation sequences, controls programming, economizer operation, setpoint strategy, scheduling, retro commissioning, and system-level efficiency across a large national portfolio
Analyze energy consumption trends and benchmark building performance
Identify underperforming sites and resolve complex equipment and controls issues
Evaluate short-term and long-term cooling capacity requirements
Partner with operations, engineering, real estate, sourcing, finance, and vendor teams to execute energy programs and manage trade partners
Maintain compliance documentation and prepare management reporting and operating guidelines
Evaluate emerging energy technologies, control platforms, analytics tools, and optimization practices
Oversee departmental programs and participate hands-on in strategy design and implementation
Influence hiring, firing, disciplinary, promotion, and pay decisions for subordinates
Support AT&T environmental compliance related to fuel tanks, generators, boilers, hazardous materials, batteries, construction projects, water discharge, and air emissions as applicable

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired
10+ years of related experience
Preferred experience includes commercial building energy optimization
Experience with building automation systems
Experience with controls programming
Experience with HVAC sequence development
Experience with retro commissioning
Experience with measurement and verification
Experience with energy analytics
Experience with on-site energy generation
Experience with emerging energy-saving technologies
Expertise in commercial building energy performance, HVAC optimization, control system programming, building automation strategies, and long-term energy reduction opportunities
Ability to work full-time in-office five days per week at the designated AT&T work location
Ability to support environmental compliance activities as applicable to the job function

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone
Long Term Grants and Deferred Compensation
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 28 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)