Senior Energy Engineer

Senior Energy Engineer
Energy Efficiency Programs 

Location: Columbia, MD (Remote – Home Office with as Needed Local Travel)

Job Description: 

The Senior Energy Engineer will focus on sponsored programs that encourage energy efficiency in commercial, industrial, schools and government buildings 

and client satisfaction. This individual will be a critical member of the team and will utilize a unique combination of interpersonal and analytical skills to be successful. This position involves exercising a high level of creativity and autonomy, as well as the ability to work successfully within a team environment. The Senior Energy Engineer is a highly analytical and client centric position that includes working with utilities, recognizable Fortune 500 global corporations, as well as a variety of industry, and Government organizations. 
 

Why you will love working here: 

• Quality of life: Flexible workplace arrangements, work-life balance 
• Investment of community: Donation matching, volunteer opportunities 
• Investment in you: Tuition reimbursement, access to professional development resources, 401k matching, Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• And many, many more (Ask your recruiter for more details!) 

What you will be doing: 

• Foster customer and client relationships coupled with exceptional communication skills, leading to the effective management and implementation of Strategic Energy Management programs 
• Contribute towards development of a national  
• Manage and lead engineering reviews of energy savings calculations for HVAC systems, Building Automation Controls, Lighting and Industrial equipment 
• Provide guidance to engineering staff on best practices, baseline selection for existing buildings and new construction and preparing M&V plans for energy savings verification. 
• Provide technical guidance to Service Providers and Customers regarding programmatic requirements pertaining to energy modelling and energy calculations 
• Assess feasibility for new energy efficiency measures or disruptive technologies, liaison with clients to develop pilot studies and potential deemed savings methodologies. 
• Conduct on-site energy assessments and analyze the energy performance of commercial buildings to determine cost-effective energy efficiency upgrades 
• Interact with building managers to motivate them to implement energy efficiency upgrades in existing buildings 
• Coordinate with other team members and clients to develop strategies to influence the market and increase participation in programs 
• Must have a reliable vehicle for local travel. Requirements are between 5% to 20% of the time. (reimbursement for mileage provided). 

What we need you to have (minimum qualifications): 

• Bachelors in (Engineering, Energy, Environmental Studies or related field)(Candidates can substitute one year of experience for each year of education)
• 5+ years of energy efficiency design and implementation or ESCO experience 
• 2+ years Demonstrated knowledge of lighting, motors, HVAC systems, building automation systems
• 3+ years of Knowledge of energy code standards for any of the following existing building and new construction codes such as ASHRAE 90.1 (incl. Appendix G), ASHRAE 62.1, LEED/WELL and other Green Building standards 
• 2+ years of experience with at least one of the following energy modeling tools: TRACE 700, TRACE 3D+, eQuest, Carrier HAP, or EnergyPlus 

What we would like you to have: 

• Experienced with using Technical Resource Manuals (TRMs) and supervising the development of tools that utilize deemed savings methodologies
• Experience with standard EM&V protocols (IMPVP) and energy savings calculation methodologies such as bin hour calculations, whole building energy modeling and chiller/boiler plant load modeling. 
• Experience managing or implementing Strategic Energy Management (SEM) projects or programs for utility-sponsored programs 
• Knowledge of building decarbonization and experience developing and managing carbon neutral programs  
• Experience with analyzing utility interval data (AMR data) and regression modeling preferred 
• Experience managing or evaluating energy efficiency projects through utility incentive programs
• Managerial experience and ability to nurture and develop junior engineers 
• Provide insight and recommendations for program changes based on existing market knowledge and program trends 

Professional Skills: 

• Strong interpersonal skills and client service orientation. Ability to connect quickly with others and establish rapport 
• Excellent prob