Beginning Engineer​/Engineer

Reports To:

Engineering Manager or Team Leader

None

EXEMPT

Works under general supervision performing tasks that require basic management skills for day-to-day project activities or considerable judgment or problem-solving capabilities.

This position conducts energy analysis, performs preliminary and detailed energy surveys, monitors and verifies energy savings, project management, energy simulation modeling using eQuest, DOE2, Energy Pro and other similar programs. The position must also be able to perform spreadsheet analysis of energy and demand savings, evaluate utility company incentives and project economics, and write scope of work for energy efficiency projects.

This position will also conduct research and analysis for energy efficiency program studies and energy research projects, providing support for principal consultants via project analysis, reporting, and proposal writing tasks. This position must be self-directed and able to manage specific project tasks independently.

Responsibilities involve directing the overall energy engineering projects, analysis, program design, evaluation, metering and verification of installations including site inspections. Ensures that Energy Efficiency (EE) or Demand response (DR) program objectives, goals, targets and implementation strategies are achieved and executed within budget and in accordance with company and regulatory standards, policies and procedures, audit recommendations and as directed by management or the regulator.

Regular communications with Program Manager is expected. This position is also responsible for all aspects of technology evaluation, market studies and analysis, program management support and representation of company in technical conferences. In addition to the above responsibilities, this position is expected to:

• Have a thorough engineering and technical knowledge of various program and technical areas and at any given time be able to provide an accurate status on EE and DR project performance (planned, pending, paid, and projected), such as:
  Number of units (i.e., EE measures, customers, rebate applications and, or rebate dollar amount in process, energy surveys)
• Comply with company values, standards and laws, rules, regulations and other legal requirements that apply to our business, including ethical, safety, regulatory and environmental standards.
• Perform other tasks as required by management.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree; consideration preferred for majors in mechanical, electrical, industrial, or civil engineering; desired coursework in thermal systems, energy efficiency, sustainable building design, and marketing

• Must specifically have at least one (1) year of energy engineering experience, analytical and research skills in the energy engineering field including energy auditing for C&I customers, re-commissioning, detailed energy engineering analysis, and experience with utility energy efficiency and demand response programs
• Preference for candidates with energy efficiency industry experience, particularly through Industrial Training and Assessment Centers (ITAC) or comparable technical assistance programs
• Responsible, organized, detail oriented, motivated, and strong work ethic
• Demonstrated strong technical writing and editing abilities
• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills
• Computer aptitude and familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and Windows operating system; familiarity with building energy simulation software such as eQuest, DOE 2, Trane Tracer, Energy Pro or similar
• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Must be willing to relocate to Southern California

Typically has at least a Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

May consider Associates degree with 3+ years of energy efficiency experience.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly sit, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The noise level is usually moderate.

Work is generally performed in an office environment, but occasionally work is required at the client’s facility which may include working outdoors.