Job Description

• Act as the lead energy engineer and project developer for various projects
• Conduct field investigations of existing building energy systems
• Gather and document key building energy performance information including utility data, mechanical and electrical drawings, etc.
• Perform baseline analysis and benchmarking of building- or campus-level energy usage and carbon emissions levels
• Identify opportunities for energy- or carbon-reducing capital projects, such as upgrades to HVAC systems,
• Prepare outline scopes of work for proposed project concepts
• Collaborate & communicate constructively with owners to identify challenges and needs, and brainstorm solutions to their energy and carbon reduction goals.
• Prepare concept-level drawings, sketches, reports, and/or presentations for use in communicating project concepts to customers, consultants and/or subcontractors
• Coordinate with company sub-consulting engineers in performing design engineering and other engineering analyses of projects
• Develop cost estimates of proposed efficiency improvements, working with equipment suppliers and installation subcontractors
• Support and coordinate final development of construction documents and provide additional construction phase project engineering support
• Support and add value to client-focused planning projects (climate action planning, sustainability planning):
• Review existing energy use data and utility bills
• Review and assess prior energy efficiency studies
• Prepare analyses of baseline energy use and carbon emissions at the building and/or institution level
• Provide engineering review of existing information such as energy audits, energy master plans, and other existing documentation
• Provide recommendation and assessment of feasibility for energy reduction and decarbonization strategies

• Maintain working knowledge of the latest HVAC and building energy-related products and technologies
• Maintain contacts with equipment suppliers and sales representatives
• Participate in relevant professional organizations
• Work to secure relevant professional certifications

• BSME or related degree
• Minimum five years of experience with energy efficiency and/or building HVAC/MEP engineering  
• EIT or CEM certification is a plus
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage multiple projects and schedules simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Must be physically able to perform field surveys, including extensive standing/walking and climbing ladders
• Proficiency with MS Office, especially Excel
• Field project management experience is a plus