Engineering Consultant - HVAC Systems; Hybrid

Engineering Consultant - HVAC Systems (Hybrid)

Our client, a local distribution company that currently provides natural gas service to approximately two million people in Oregon and Southwest Washington, is looking for a skilled and motivated Engineering Consultant with expertise in HVAC Systems for their Portland, Oregon location. As an Engineering Consultant, you will play a key role in building important professional relationships that will strengthen the organization.

You will be a primary liaison and represent company interests on codes and standards boards, advisory councils, energy-related agencies, and industry associations. As you develop a better understanding of the processes, you will perform an important function in driving sensible energy efficiency standards that help the region achieve its goals while ensuring the interests of stakeholders.

You will collaborate with a team on evaluation, analysis, and strategic advancement of both pre commercial and early adoption natural gas technologies. You will be involved in driving research, producing technical analysis, deployment planning, and market adoption of innovative equipment and solutions.

Additionally, you will play an important role in advising developers, builders, architects, and engineering peers in bringing gas service to both existing and new projects. You will be backed by the support of organizational leaders from various disciplines as you assist external partners in developing natural gas infrastructure, metering and equipment solutions for projects. A strong focus of your work will be to support the continuation of the appropriate inclusion of natural gas in multifamily developments.

This hybrid position is a direct hire role and relocation assistance is available for qualified out-of-territory candidates. If you think this position aligns well with your professional experience, we would like to hear from you!

• Collaborate with developers, architects, and engineers to assist them in bringing natural gas to their projects.
• Prepare for and participate in various codes and standards development activities.
• Engage with internal company stakeholders (including senior executives) and informing them about various technical, equipment and building science topics.
• Gather data and perform analysis regarding energy use and building performance to inform strategic planning.
• Monitor emerging technical and engineering trends.
• Learn about the natural gas industry and the organization while developing your professional skills.
• Work with your peers both here and elsewhere in the country to share information about challenges, solutions and successes.

• Engineering degree is required, Mechanical Engineering degree preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in HVAC systems for residential, commercial and/or multi-family projects. Additional years’ experience on complex projects or work with building codes & standards highly preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or the ability to obtain the designation within 2 years of hire is required.
• Knowledge of the utility industry preferred.
• Aptitude and experience overseeing multiple projects/functions while balancing priorities, resources, and deadlines.
• A curious nature combined with a genuine interest in problem solving and a strong desire to contribute.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills for presenting to professional audiences, technical customers, and senior-level management.
• Analytical skills necessary to review technical information, especially regarding building mechanicals.
• Understanding of market trends in both the natural gas equipment and equivalent electric equipment industries.
• Possess and maintain a valid Oregon/Washington Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record. Must obtain a valid Oregon/Washington driver's license within 90 days if current valid license is from another state.

** We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**

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