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Opportunity

Energy Innovation Engineer

Location: Philadelphia / New York City

Description

Position Summary
The Energy Innovation Engineer works to identify new innovative utility conservation and management
measures. Ability to think outside the box and have creative curiosity. Technical review and
teamwork are employed to develop projects using a combination of engineering knowledge and
experience, creative solutions, and thorough and comprehensive problem-solving abilities. Has a
strong analytical background to develop templates for energy and water analysis. Has engaged with
utility and other agency programs for custom incentives and grants. Has understanding of
measurement and verification for energy and utility savings

Responsibilities
• Developing and standardizing energy engineering tools, templates, and data models using tools
   and software such as Advanced Excel tools VBA, Power BI, Tableau.
• Develop proposals and engineering calculations for custom utility rebates and
   incentives.
• Support and technical review of engineering savings calculations for accuracy and risk
   mitigation.
• Research innovative technologies and supporting development of table based tools for calculating
   energy and water saving solutions.
• Conduct on-site assessments in prospect commercial and industrial facilities then develop
   engineering solutions to calculate energy and water saving solutions.
• Prepare sales proposal content to describe these solutions.
• Define scope and pricing for the selected energy and water conservation measures.
• Support Business Development Activities.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Qualifications:

• Holds at least a B.S. 4 year degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering or
   equivalent.
• Hold one or more technology and industry certifications (CEM, CEA, CMVP, LEED/AP etc.)
• P.E certification preferred but not required for the position
• Experience as an Energy or Project Engineer preferably in an ESCO environment
• Knowledge about Python/R, Power BI, Tableau a plus.
• Prior experience working with energy simulation software such as eQuest/ Trane Trace, IES a
   plus.
• Experience of working with Department of Energy Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) is a
   plus.

Experience:
• Demonstrated experience in performing savings calculations for energy upgrades
• Experienced in performing energy audits according to ASHRAE standards (ASHRAE Level 1, 2& 3     and IGA: Investment Grade Audits)
• Advanced knowledge of energy modelling/best practice/codes (ASHRAE, IESNA, NEC etc.)
• Experience in seeing projects through implementation
• Technical experience with energy efficiency technologies

Skills:
• Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
• Advanced computer skills
• Project management fundamentals
• Ability to work effectively across a large geographic and diverse customer portfolio
• Effective interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships
• Demonstrated flair for sourcing and implementing new technology, up-to-date knowledge of               energy efficiency technologies
• Demonstrated performance working with solution providers to provide energy/utility performance
   improvements in commercial, industrial and health facilities
• Experience with advanced building services knowledge such as mechanical and HVAC, Building
   Automation System, electrical and lighting.
• Some experience with industrial systems such as air compressors, vacuum pumps, steam
   systems, heat exchangers
• Some overnight travel and genuine passion towards energy innovation and decarbonization
   efforts.

 

Salary: $90k-$125k