Energy Specialist

We’re looking for conservation-minded superheroes who are dedicated to building their career and saving the world from energy waste.

Cenergistic® employs experienced, dedicated professionals who are passionate about saving our clients’ money and conserving our natural resources. We are a values-based company that insists on integrity and accountability.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job : 463

# of Openings: 2

At Cenergistic, we help schools, universities, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and other facilities reduce energy costs and improve building performance. Since 1986, we've helped our clients save more than $7.3 billion in utility costs while earning recognition as a 13-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year
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As an Energy Specialist
, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to your clients—building relationships, solving problems, and helping organizations operate more efficiently. While experience in energy management is helpful, it isn’t required. We provide the training; your communication skills, initiative, and ability to influence positive change are what matter most.

• A flexible, results-focused work environment
• Independence to manage your assigned client portfolio
• Meaningful work with measurable financial and environmental impact
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• A collaborative culture that values initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Build trusted relationships with assigned client contacts.
• Conduct routine site visits to evaluate facility operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor energy performance using company tools and reporting systems.
• Analyze trends and recommend practical, cost-saving solutions.
• Partner with facility teams and leadership to implement energy-saving initiatives.
• Document observations, activities, and recommendations accurately.
• Communicate regularly with clients and internal teams to ensure continued success.
• Represent Cenergistic professionally while delivering exceptional client service.

• Excellent communicators who enjoy working with people.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to adjust priorities and work schedules to meet client needs.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Organized with strong time management skills.
• Customer-focused, consultative, and relationship-driven.
• Curious, adaptable, and comfortable learning new technology.
• Proactive problem-solvers with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.

Preferred: Energy management experience is welcome but not required.

• Education
• Healthcare or hospitals
• Facilities or property management
• Hospitality
• Operations or project coordination
  
  Customer service or customer success
• Help desk or technical support
• Military leadership
• Teaching or educational administration
• Business consulting or account management

This is a field-based position supporting clients within an assigned territory. Travel varies based on client assignments and may include schools, universities, healthcare facilities, government buildings, and other commercial facilities.

Energy Specialists enjoy the flexibility to manage their schedules while ensuring the needs of their clients and business objectives are met. Although much of the work is performed during regular business hours, this role occasionally requires early morning, evening, or weekend work to observe facility operations, support client initiatives, or accommodate customer schedules. The ability to adjust your schedule to meet client needs is an essential part of this position.

Time is divided between client site visits, remote work, virtual meetings, data analysis, report preparation, and administrative responsibilities.

Reasonable accommodations may…