Energy Engineer

About the Role

This position has a home-based office in Southern / Central Illinois. It requires site work and the use of a personal vehicle with up to 75% travel. You will join a team dedicated to helping institutional stakeholders manage energy use by providing reports containing implementable projects that reduce energy use in various buildings.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Manage projects in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Conduct energy assessments (ASHRAE level I and II), including identification of energy conservation measures.
• Engage with customers and service providers at their locations as part of the assessment process.
• Provide overall management, direction, and accountability on assigned projects to ensure progress and on-time, high-quality deliverables.
• Calculate energy savings for various system or equipment changes using existing calculation tools, original spreadsheets, and/or generally accepted methodologies.
• Interpret supply-side energy use/cost data collected from customer sources or directly through our client or the local utilities.
• Communicate assessment results with a diverse audience on their level in a way that facilitates understanding and buy-in.
• Contribute to peers through technical discussions and work review.
• Draft a final report to be delivered to the program stakeholders on time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Two (2) or more years of energy efficiency experience.
• Technical knowledge of:
  • Conducting energy assessments (ASHRAE level I and II)
  • Refrigeration and compressed air systems
  • Cooling/heating systems
  • Boilers and chillers
• Experience working on-site with commercial and institutional customers.
• Ability to serve as the on-site subject matter expert to program stakeholders as required.
• Experience writing high-quality final reports.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and understanding of SharePoint features and reporting abilities.
• General familiarity with, and passion for, energy and efficiency.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with required management for completing multiple ASHRAE energy assessments simultaneously.
• Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Understanding of appropriate codes and standards.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to adeptly juggle multiple projects, customers, deadlines, and demands.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to comfortably interact with internal and external customers and stakeholders and serve their needs.
• Understanding of and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Comfortable performing a variety of fieldwork and interacting with customers, staff, and vendors.
• Strong knowledge of energy-efficient technologies and energy efficiency best practices.
• Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated to achieve project results.
• Ability to see issues from the customer's perspective.
• Ability to teach or explain technical topics to audiences with different levels of technical understanding.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay range: $71,711–$92,000 per year.
• Excellent full-time benefits package including DAY 1 benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD).
• Retirement plan with match and profit sharing.
• 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and 120 hours of paid time off starting in year 1.

More About Energy Sciences

At Energy Sciences, optimizing energy use to save money and maximize efficiency while benefitting the planet is our passion—we live it every day. We are a team of individuals that leverage one another's varied backgrounds, experiences and expertise to deliver strategic, cost-effective solutions tailored to even the most unique challenges. We work together with intention, respect and integrity all while holding our ideas with an open hand to find new and better paths forward. Throughout our work, we strive to help our clients achieve their goals while making a lasting positive impact within their organizations, and ultimately on the planet.