Performance Engineer

About the role

The Performance Engineer is the primary technical project developer for ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP's Public Sector East team in New England or New York. The role involves frequent travel (25%-50%) including overnight stays. Key responsibilities include conducting in-depth site surveys, analyzing utility bills and financials, coordinating with contractors, performing energy savings calculations, and presenting findings to customers and managers.

Responsibilities

• Conducts in-depth site surveys to identify mechanical and operating inefficiencies within a facility
• Analyzes utility bills and financials
• Collaborates with contractors to provide technical solutions that are creative, economical, and technically sound
• Facilitates communication among the internal team, sub-contractors, and customers by creating technical plans and schematics
• Performs energy savings calculations, operational savings calculations, life cycle cost analysis, and feasibility analysis of recommendations
• Develops financial models based on customer parameters and project results
• Coordinates with Account Executive and Project Manager to develop and present proposals to customers
• Ensures smooth installations by acting as a technical link between the operations team and the sales team
• Identifies and works with subcontractors and consultants to provide technical analysis and descriptions for project installation
• Affirms equipment before ordering to ensure accurate estimates and timely delivery
• Determines and develops necessary measurements to ensure energy and operational guarantees to the customer are met
• Keeps abreast of current technologies and regional legislation impacting project development
• Serves as the ongoing technical resource consultant for the customer

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited Engineering/Technology program or equivalent
• Three to eight years’ experience in a construction or energy service related field
• Any of the following certifications: CEMC, MVM, LEED, NEBB, TAB, ASHRAE
• Professional License (PE)

Qualifications

• Self-directed ability to create and complete strategies in open protocol situations
• Keeps abreast of current technologies and maintains full technical understanding of energy and plant/facility operations

Skills

• Technical expertise in facility utility consumption analysis and use- and cost-reduction strategies
• Ability to coordinate with contractors and provide technical solutions
• Proficiency in creating technical plans and schematics
• Experience in energy savings calculations and feasibility analysis
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects

Benefits

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness programs
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Nine paid holidays with three floater holidays
• Paid vacation and personal/sick leave
• Paid parental leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structures

Pay

Competitive salary and incentive structure

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate travel and project demands