Energy Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct assessments of facility conditions, property conditions, energy audits, accessibility assessments, mechanical evaluations, space utilization analyses, and various other building assessment services.

• Carry out on-site assessments in front of clients and create detailed written technical reports that document the findings.

• Execute ASHRAE Level I, II, and III energy audits.

• Analyze Building Energy Management Systems and Building Automation Systems to identify operational enhancements.

• Discover opportunities for energy and water conservation and compute projected savings and return on investment.

• Conduct utility allowance studies, Statements of Energy Performance, ENERGY STAR benchmarking, carbon benchmarking, and other building performance analyses.

• Formulate recommendations that support sustainability, ESG reporting, decarbonization, and Net Zero initiatives.

• Execute building energy modeling utilizing specialized software.

• Review existing building condition surveys, appraisals, energy studies, benchmarking reports, and accessibility surveys.

• Complete inventories of equipment and building components, documenting systems, conditions, deficiencies, and remaining useful life.

• Develop recommendations for repair, replacement, energy improvements, and capital planning, including cost estimates.

• Gather field data for lifecycle cost analysis, capital planning, and energy conservation recommendations.

• Assess construction drawings, maintenance records, utility data, repair histories, warranties, and records of capital improvements.

• Collaborate with internal technical teams on multidisciplinary assessment projects.

• Meet expectations for productivity, report quality, and client service.

• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to company policies, quality standards, standard operating procedures, and safety requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, Construction Management, Energy Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related technical field, with a minimum of three years of relevant experience; or five years of progressively responsible related experience in lieu of a degree.

• Familiarity with Facility Condition Assessments, capital planning, reserve studies, and Asset Management services.

• Understanding of commercial building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building envelope, lighting, and controls.

• Knowledge of ASHRAE energy auditing methodologies and building performance principles.

• Acquainted with Building Automation Systems and Building Energy Management Systems along with building controls.

• Experience with utility benchmarking, ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, utility allowance studies, carbon benchmarking, and sustainability reporting.

• Proficient in using eQUEST, DesignBuilder, TREAT, Trane TRACE, Wrightsoft, RemRate, or similar energy modeling platforms.

• Strong analytical, technical writing, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, AssetCalc, Quire, and other business-specific software.

• Capable of operating an electronic tablet for field data collection.

• Willingness to travel by plane, motor vehicle, and train to client sites across the U.S., up to 50% of the time.

• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders, and access crawl spaces and roofs during field duties.

• Capacity to occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.

• Competent in operating a motor vehicle and computer.

• Preferred qualifications include CEM, BEAP, EBCP, BCxP, BPI Multifamily Building Analyst, LEED, or WELL credentials.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• An Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Support in navigating the Careers Page and completing the profile/application for individuals with disabilities.