Job Summary:

The Energy Engineer will design, develop, and evaluate energy options that will reduce costs and/or improve efficiency.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Advises and collaborates with clients and colleagues concerning energy options, sustainability, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and green buildings.
• Collects data for and conducts energy audits through observation, inspection, and submetering at job sites.
• Evaluates energy efficiency and consumption based on review of electrical, mechanical, and architectural plans.
• Monitors data collection, executes energy usage analysis and modeling, and creates an audit report with recommendations to improve energy efficiency and save costs.
• Uses engineering software to create, analyze, or interpret graphical representations of energy data and information.
• Leads energy management project implementation.
• Develops and/or installs energy management routines for automation systems throughout facilities.
• Maintains current knowledge of advances in new and alternative energy options, especially related to construction and design.
• Advises on, or negotiates, agreements regarding energy purchase and use.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of buildings, building systems (including lighting, building envelope, and mechanical systems), and combustion science.
• Thorough understanding of LEED and green building requirements.
• Thorough understanding of energy conservation principles and techniques, as well as fuel data analysis.
• Ability to read and understand architectural, electrical, and mechanical plans.
• Ability to correctly conduct in-field energy assessments.
• Understanding of methods used for technical and cost savings analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of energy modeling software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software programming.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent research and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact well with customers and co-workers, in the field and the office.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required.
• Three years of related experience highly preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.