Energy Engineer

Walker-Miller Energy Services is a 26-year-old Detroit-based, core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency. We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that assist electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals. Our experience-driven philosophy of clean energy as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.

About the Role

As an energy engineer, you will be part of the engineering team responsible for identifying and implementing energy efficiency projects and providing technical support to customers and contractors. In this role, the engineer will provide energy advice and coordination services for energy efficiency programs, including building maintenance, lighting, controls, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for energy efficiency and comfort.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and operate within the company’s core values (BEHIVE: Boldly Go, Embrace Equity, Humble Confidence, Inclusive Stewardship, Value Reputation, Extraordinary Experience).
• Work with business and building owners, developers, architects, engineers, and contractors to provide energy efficiency advice and assistance in participating in energy efficiency or energy conservation programs.
• Apply knowledge of technical elements of energy-consuming equipment in a facility (lighting (LED, Fluorescent, HID), HVAC systems, hot water systems, compressed air systems, building envelope, refrigeration, integrated design) and how it affects utility consumption and demand to help build a business case for prioritizing recommendations and their impact on savings and first cost.
• Evaluate and process energy efficiency projects and review electrical, mechanical, and architectural plans and calculations.
• Enter project data into databases to determine energy savings and align those savings with current projects.
• Ensure compliance with all quality and safety policies.
• Maintain knowledge of current technologies and systems and alternative energy options, especially related to construction and design.
• Evaluate new technologies through relationships with manufacturers.
• Use engineering software to create, analyze, or interpret graphical representations of energy data and information.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Technical Science(s), or a similar four-year degree.
• 1 to 2 years' experience in energy or process-related engineering.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Excel.
• Ability to complete technical and financial analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CEM (Certified Energy Manager).
• CMVP (Certified Measurement and Verification Professional).

Travel Requirements

Minimum travel (less than 5%).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear; ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Noise level is typically low to moderate.

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.