Energy Engineering Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more locations.

📋 Description

• Act as the technical backbone for operations and sales, facilitating deal success through expertise in energy engineering and technical sales experience.

• Formulate and deliver technical cases and project economics for energy efficiency initiatives.

• Develop the technical components of sales presentations and proposal decks.

• Explain contract functions, billing, operations and maintenance (O&M), measurement and verification (M&V), audits, and construction processes to corporate clients.

• Conduct site evaluations and analyze facility systems and potential savings opportunities.

• Assist Sales Executives by finalizing proposals, calculating savings, evaluating project economics, discussing M&V strategies, and finance structures.

• Supply content for executive business reviews and support presentation efforts.

• Evaluate potential sites using screening tools to measure technical and savings potential.

• Oversee design engineering and pre/construction partners, managing scope, pricing, timelines, quality, and deliverables.

• Review engineering calculation models, Notices to Proceed (NTPs), and third-party deliverables for precision and compliance.

• Utilize value engineering techniques to enhance project cost efficiency.

• Facilitate the transition of customer data, contacts, and project context to operations teams following contract signing.

• Establish engineering standards, best practices, and guidelines while monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Offer subject matter expertise regarding mechanical-system savings calculations and implement M&V, ASHRAE, audit, RFP, and scope-of-work standards.

• Engage in fieldwork, pilot projects, innovation initiatives, research and development (R&D), energy audits, and industrial site assessments.

• Develop and define Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for energy-saving or facility-enhancement measures.

• Provide feedback on products and marketing, create sales training materials, and support technical marketing initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

• Over 10 years of experience, including 5+ years in energy project construction, technical sales, or energy engineering.

• Comprehensive knowledge of electrical and mechanical construction and commercial processes.

• Expertise in the construction cycle and contractual obligations for large-scale commercial energy projects.

• Extensive understanding of savings calculations for mechanical systems, such as chillers, boilers, HVAC, air compressors, and industrial process equipment.

• Familiarity with RFPs and refinement of scope-of-work.

• Experience in supporting technical sales cycles and creating training materials for sales teams.

• Proficient in Salesforce (SFDC) and other sales tools.

• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, organizational, time management, prioritization, and communication skills.

• Capability to drive regularly to meet clients at their locations.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% for employees based in Denver or up to 30% for those based outside Denver, including overnight stays.

• Professional Engineering (PE) and Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certifications preferred.

• Experience in construction management preferred.

• Procurement experience preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Participation in the equity plan.

• Company-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

• 6% 401(k) match with immediate vesting.

• Flexible Time Off policy.

• Annual bonus based on company and individual performance.