Energy Engineer

About the role

Bright Power’s Energy Engineer reports to the Director of Audit & Feasibility in the Engineering division. The role oversees and supports the evaluation, development, and design of energy‑efficiency and capital‑improvement projects, including energy auditing, energy management, and sustainable design. Bright Power is a 15‑year leader in clean energy and sustainable housing, serving affordable‑housing owners, Fortune 1000 investors, private firms, and large property managers. The company’s mission is to reduce energy and water usage, improve building health, comfort, and value, and cultivate a sustainable future.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the economic, engineering, or pragmatic feasibility of energy‑efficiency improvement projects.
• Conducts cost‑benefit analyses, determines potential return on investment, evaluates plans or system layouts, designs objectives, aligns resources, determines project scope, and ensures compliance with federal, state, or local laws.
• Conducts energy audits and site assessments to evaluate energy usage and identify energy‑saving and related improvement opportunities.
• Inspects and monitors primary energy flow of energy systems in buildings and facilities.
• Analyzes building utility bills to determine practical energy usage and trends.
• Prepares reports and technical documents and presents findings to property managers, building owners, co‑op/condominium boards, and other decision makers at client buildings.

Qualifications

• 2 + years of energy engineering and/or auditing experience.
• ASHRAE level audit experience, with knowledge of LL 87, 95, and 97.
• Knowledge of control theory, sustainable design, automatic environmental control systems, building automation systems, or other building subsystems.
• Knowledge of incentive‑program rules and regulations and ability to evaluate the best program for a project.
• Knowledge of lifecycle analysis of facility efficiency and energy‑conservation projects.
• Experience inspecting or monitoring energy systems, including heating, ventilation, and air‑conditioning (HVAC) systems, to determine energy use or potential savings.
• Experience reviewing architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans and specifications to evaluate energy efficiency or determine economic, service, or engineering feasibility.
• Experience performing energy audits, identifying energy‑savings opportunities, using tools and technology to compare cost‑effective energy options, and making recommendations for more efficient operation.
• High proficiency in Excel and excellent computer skills.
• Creative problem‑solving ability.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing with key stakeholders—including property‑management companies and building‑management staff—to exchange information, explain projects, ensure understanding of programs, and coordinate compliance efforts.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000 – $95,000

Benefits

In addition to working with incredible people, Bright Power offers competitive benefits. See the full list of benefits on the Bright Power careers home page.