Senior Energy Engineer

Willdan is a national leader in energy, engineering, and software consulting services. Since 1964, we have provided all aspects of municipal and infrastructure engineering, including building and safety, public works, public financing, planning, and construction management services. We help engineers, facility owners, municipalities, and utilities meet their long-term goals and transition communities to clean energy and a sustainable future.

Why Willdan?

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K + employer match
• Employee Stock Option Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

Willdan is currently seeking a Senior Energy Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of technical functions that ensure our client's programs and projects are executed using the industry's best practices as well as providing support for internal teams. This role will include interacting with customers, outside partners, and other Willdan divisions, and mentoring and reviewing the work of less experienced engineers.

We are looking for team members who are accomplished, adaptable, and self-directed. The candidate should thrive both as an individual and as a team member in our flexible work environment and share our commitment to the importance of our work.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of California energy efficiency policy, engineering principles, and commercial project experience to identify and develop scalable implementation pathways for efficiency and electrification measures.
• Support client, vendor, and trade ally relationships and manage client requests with professionalism and attention. Coordinate, lead and participate in client and other stakeholder meetings; coordinate team member involvement as required.
• Perform site visits, energy and equipment audits, and trainings to support the development of pilot projects and verify installation compliance.
• Develop detailed QA/QC processes for use by a mix of technical and non-technical users to ensure project excellence and consistency.
• Independently own and manage specific strategic initiatives and feasibility assessments, including all technical aspects of planning, scoping, scheduling, deciding technical approach, delegation of tasks, ensuring technical quality, overseeing implementation, and tracking results.
• Work and communicate effectively with professionals from varying departmental levels (both public and private sector); adequately managing differing priorities.
• Train and mentor junior engineering staff.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• B.S. in energy, sustainability, or engineering related discipline.
• Professional Engineer License (preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in energy efficiency and/or facilities energy management, with significant experience in California utility energy efficiency programs.
• Thorough understanding of California energy efficiency policy and program requirements.
• Thorough understanding of energy conservation and electrification principles and calculation techniques.
• Knowledge and experience with deemed measure policy, measure packages/work papers, and the CA eTRM.
• Experience with commercial building systems including HVAC, domestic hot water, building automation and control systems, and/or commercial refrigeration.
• Ability to lead, delegate, coordinate, and track project team tasks, including senior level subject matter experts, and junior engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical staff and clients.
• Works well in a collaborative work environment; comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs, with specific emphasis in MS Excel.
• Familiarity with energy efficiency claims, program key performance indicators, and the CEDARS Cost Effectiveness Tool (CET).
• Existing relationships with mechanical contractors and technology vendors in Southern California.
• Familiarity with the operation practices of commercial facilities (lodging, grocery, office, restaurants,…