Energy Engineer PE

Overview

The Energy Engineer PE I is responsible for applying standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies, and evaluate and optimize energy consumption for commercial buildings and applicable systems.

• Frequently interact with clients, contractors, and engineers to fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Analyze, develop and evaluate systems.
• Improve and maintain current systems or create brand new projects.
• Design and draft blueprints, visit systems in the field, and manage projects.
• Apply engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment.
• Energy Procurement and Analytics
• Collect, compile, organize, and analyze utility consumption data and rates.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of utility supply-side opportunities.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of utility procurement logistics.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of possible utility energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs.
• Research utility rate changes and deregulated energy cost trends.
• Conduct energy benchmarks using internal and external tools such as EPA Energy Star.
• Review utility invoices for errors and work to resolve the errors with the utility.
• Create utility budgets.
• Energy Auditing
• Collect, review, and analyze data from field surveys and utility data.
• Develop a thorough understanding of existing building and its MEP systems.
• Identify and evaluate improvements for energy or cost reductions.
• Develop associated technical reports.
• Measurement and Verification
• Develop and implement IPVMP - Adherent Measurement and Verification (M&V) Plans.
• Develop energy consumption baselines and adjustments through regression analysis and other appropriate methods.
• Coordinate with clients, utility representatives, energy analysts, engineers, construction managers, and commission agents during all appropriate project stages to assist in the design and implementation of M&V plans for continuous monitoring of energy and water performance.
• Review design documents, M&E specifications, and shop drawings of applicable metering systems to confirm all M&V requirements are met.
• Verify utility performance of facilities and validate savings.
• Review and analyze energy performance including data collection, utility bill accounting, sub-metering data analysis, and utility cost analysis.
• Create, maintain, and distribute M&V dashboards and reports through multiple software platforms.
• Remote Monitoring
• Collect and evaluate energy, weather, and building automation data on a periodic basis.
• Review data and identify facility operational issues affecting energy consumption, comfort, and/or code compliance.
• Develop recommendations to address any identified operational issues.
• Prepare reports for project stakeholders summarizing all discoveries.
• Energy Modeling
• Develop engineering-based energy models to simulate existing and proposed operations of buildings or systems.
• Work collaboratively with team members to identify and evaluate scope of potential improvements.
• Develop life cycle cost analyses and other engineering economic analyses.
• Develop supporting documentation on engineering calculations, methodologies, etc., as required.
• Other
• Uphold the company owner advocacy philosophy, mission, and core values.
• Perform the assigned duties with minimal supervision, while working in a team problem-solving environment.
• Develop technical reports or related documents.
• Mentor and train Energy Analysts and Senior Energy Analysts as required.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
• 3+ Years of Experience in a related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Experience with energy savings projects.
• Experience with life cycle cost analyses.
• Experience in analyzing utility data.
• Basic knowledge of commercial HVAC systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft applications.
• Performs work under general supervision.
• Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
• May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
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