Associate Energy Engineer

Location: Hallowell

Job Description
GDS Associates, Inc. has an exciting and challenging opportunity with advancement and growth potential for an Associate Energy Engineer in our Bedford, NH, Northeast regional office. This position is for a motivated entry level candidate with strong communication skills and a foundational understanding of engineering principles. The successful candidate would be joining a growing team of energy engineers that are providing independent consulting on energy efficiency projects in commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities throughout New England.

Our team is passionate about providing high quality technical services that help our clients succeed and build a better energy future. We provide a community of learning and are a team of critical thinking and energy-driven individuals working at the forefront of the energy transition.

Main responsibilities:

• Providing energy efficiency implementation and technical assistance support for clients and direct end-use customers.
• Assisting GDS Project Managers and consulting staff with energy audits, data collection, statistical and financial analysis, report writing, and development of reports and presentations for various clients.
• Performing field work and energy audits at commercial, industrial, and agricultural facilities to identify energy conservation measures and collect supporting information.
• Assisting engineers with energy efficiency program measurement and verification activities including field measurements of temperature, air/water flow rates, chilled - and hot-water loads, electrical power, and other data logging.
• Developing and using detailed spreadsheets for modeling building energy use and energy conservation measure savings including leveraging prescribed Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs)
• Setting up, deploying, and analyzing data from metering equipment to support development of energy conservation measures.
• Coordinating with trade allies and contractors to develop firm fixed costs for energy conservation projects.
• Performing supplemental research on energy efficiency and distributed generation technology for on-going GDS projects.
• Travel within the New England region to job sites and meetings (10-30%).

Experience and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication, math and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to a changing environment and meet project deadlines.
• Desire to work autonomously while maintaining team relations and connections.
• Demonstrated excellence in Microsoft Excel and data management. Experience with other data management platforms is desirable but not required.
• Energy auditing, energy efficiency analysis, and experience working with trade allies is preferred but not required.
• General knowledge of building science, HVAC, controls, and distributed energy systems is preferred.
• 1-2 days per week, day travel
• Work from a ladder doing inspections

GDS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please note that this position is not available for visa sponsorship.

Work Authorization:
Citizens or Permanent Residents of USA. Cannot provide Visa sponsorship.

Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Job Benefits
Your Compensation and Benefits:

• Flex Benefits (Flexible Hours, Telecommuting)
• Competitive Pay
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision, Company Paid Life, Long Term & Short-Term Disability)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Floating Holiday, Holidays)
• 401(k)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement