ENERGY ENGINEER III

DUTIES:

• Identify, advocate for and advise on energy efficiency improvements in new construction and existing industrial, commercial and multi-family buildings and facilities.

  • Participate in the delivery of cost-effective energy efficiency solutions to commercial buildings, while contributing to a mission-driven, creative, enjoyable and stimulating work environment.

  • May participate in the electrical/mechanical, energy efficiency, solar and or wind elements of various infrastructure and facility design projects.

  • Work with wide range of customers, including business owners, architects, engineers, vendors, trade allies and other relevant players to promote the installation of cost-effective efficiency improvements in customers’ future and existing buildings/facilities and to creatively overcome barriers to installation in accordance with divisional strategic plans.

  • Provide appropriate levels of support that encourage participation in energy efficiency services. Performs basic energy and financial analyses, analyzes fuel and utility bills, estimates savings and costs, screens measure and provides technical assistance and upgrade recommendations for customers.

  • Educate and provide an analysis of energy use; reviews plans and specifications for energy efficiency measures.

  • Adopt and apply knowledge in work with customers regarding new building technologies, process improvements, and substantial energy efficiency opportunities that are presented to staff.

  • Build and maintain relationships with customer decision makers and implementation staff to develop project energy savings goals.

  • Work with engineering staff and customers to determine and present estimated energy savings and appropriate incentives.

  • Manage customer expectations and capably persuades customers to make investments in energy efficiency.

  • Work with customers to identify and prioritize site specific project needs and opportunities, develop customer relationships, manage customer expectations, and inspect installed measures.

  • Provide and model exemplary customer service both internally and externally to the organization.

  • Support the coordination of activities with other staff, groups, and divisions as is necessary to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.

  • Quantify energy consumption to establish baselines (federal requirements, IECC etc.) for energy use or need.

  • Provide technical analysis/review for energy projects, providing, as well, project risk assessment when necessary and may manage a complete task by his/her own.

  • Perform building “walk-through” to verify and/or identify energy conservation measures (architectural, mechanical, electrical, etc.) in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.

  • Function as subject matter expert in the use of simulations & analysis software (s) and spreadsheets to accurately represent energy analysis.

  • Prepare reports containing energy analysis results or recommendations for energy cost savings.

  • May assist in preparing proposals including project schedules.

  • Research and interpret applicable energy and environmental regulations to ensure compliance.

  • Maintain professional relationships with clients, clients’ personnel and develop new business relationships.

  • Actively participate in professional associations including making presentations at conferences or meetings.

  • Track progress to ensure timely involvement in multiple projects of moderate size and complexity and associated tasks and competing priorities in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

  • Other duties as assigned may include but are not limited to providing design support for infrastructure and facility design projects and evaluating engineering designs to identify measures to lower costs and /or improve function.

REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering or related engineering field followed by 5 years of engineering experience with residential, commercial and industrial mechanical systems.

Qualified candidate must possess:

• 5 years of experience in energy efficiency design

• 5 years of experience handling multiple, concurrent projects

• Demonstrated knowledge* of:

o Building energy modeling tools

o Building systems commissioning, HVAC design, energy efficiency technologies, green building, and high- performance design

*Knowledge may be demonstrated through education, training and/or experience.

Qualified candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and vehicle to travel to and from client locations within the DC metropolitan area.

Work may be performed at the project site with exposure to various weather conditions and perhaps construction activities, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required.

SALARY: $97,760 to $133,120/Year

LOCATION: 409 12th St SW, Suite 603, Washington, D.C, 20024

Send resume to jobs@peercpc.com, Attn: Ricardo A. Martinez.