Energy Engineer

Job Description

Energy Engineer – Chicago, IL.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis. No sponsorship is available for this position.

We are seeking motivated and inquisitive candidates to join the Energy Market in our Chicago office. The role will involve leading energy assessment projects, developing efficiency solutions, and supporting implementation across new and existing facilities.

• Conduct investigative energy assessments and audits to identify energy and cost savings measures.
• Perform utility billing and interval data analysis, and energy benchmarking.
• Develop custom spreadsheet calculators and analysis tools for Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs), and conduct spreadsheet analysis to estimate energy and cost savings of proposed EEMs.
• Develop construction cost estimates for EEMs and determine economic results (e.g., life cycle cost analysis). Utilize eQuest and Energy Plus building energy simulation modeling software to assess the potential savings of EEMs in existing facilities and optimize energy performance of new construction and renovation projects.
• Perform Measurement & Verification (M&V) activities, including data analysis.
• Support company design engineers and construction managers in implementing energy efficiency projects.
• Participate in the development of Clean Energy Master Plans and Decarbonization plans.
• Support building commissioning activities to ensure that all energy‑efficient systems are installed and operating correctly. Summarize engineering analyses and results in written reports, planning documents, and presentations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field and 3 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree and 1 year of experience.
• Experience conducting ASHRAE energy audits (Level 1‑2); designing spreadsheet‑based calculators for EEMs and performing EEM analysis.
• Experience performing energy benchmarking and analysis using Energy Star Portfolio Manager and EIA CBECS/RBECS datasets; evaluating sustainability drivers using the GHG Protocol; and working with higher‑education institutions on energy and sustainability planning through the AASHE STARS certification program.
• Up to 10% national travel to conduct energy assessments and attend client meetings and conferences.

Base salary range: $95,410 to $112,500 per year. Compensation may vary based on location, skills, experience, education, and internal equity. The position may be eligible for bonus, overtime, or other forms of compensation, and offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports well‑being, professional development, and work‑life balance.

Ramboll is committed to equal employment opportunity, regardless of age, disability or medical condition, gender identity, marriage or domestic partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, ancestry, or national origin, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation, military service and veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Ramboll wants to ensure opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you;

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