Senior Energy Engineer

At Energy Sciences, we turn challenges into opportunities by combining deep expertise with operational knowledge to develop customized, cost-effective strategies that improve efficiency, cut operating costs, and drive sustainability. From program design and management to assessments and decarbonization strategies, we partner with clients to create solutions that enhance energy efficiency while benefiting the planet.

This position is home-based in the Metro Detroit area and requires the use of a personal vehicle with up to 25% local travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and quantify energy efficiency opportunities.
• Perform energy and economic analyses.
• Review energy assessments, opportunities, and calculations.
• Collaborate with customers, assist with technical questions, and develop projects.
• Prepare reports and deliver presentations.
• Conduct site surveys, system investigations, and facilities assessments.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members, fostering knowledge-sharing and continuous learning.
• Support customers with utility energy efficiency programs.
• Travel to customer sites as needed (up to 25% of the time).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or closely related discipline with a minimum of seven (7) years of professional engineering experience.
• Non-degreed professionals will be considered with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant experience in energy assessments and commissioning/retro-commissioning-related work.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with a focus on energy engineering, energy consulting, building system performance consulting, or energy-related systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineering support for utility energy efficiency programs.
• Retro-commissioning of HVAC, lighting, and process systems.
• New building systems commissioning.
• HVAC system assessments for general conditions and to identify energy savings opportunities.
• ASHRAE level I, II, III energy auditing for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Energy and economic analyses based on trending, bin weather data, and regression analysis.
• Utilizing BMS for trending, field measurement, and verification work.
• Developing and applying custom calculators, tools, and models to calculate and verify energy savings from implemented energy efficiency measures.
• Applying measurement and verification techniques to investigate systems, develop corrective action projects, and verify successful project implementation upon completion.
• Working on-site with commercial and industrial customers.
• Writing reports and delivering presentations.
• Demonstrated knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, lighting, pumps, chilled water, hot water, steam, compressed air, and industrial processes.
• Knowledge of decarbonization strategies for buildings and industries.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Preferred certifications: CEM, CEA, CMVP, EBCP, and PE.

Energy Sciences does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Skills

• Collaborative and enterprising, thriving in an open team environment.
• Excited about challenging the status quo and offering creative ideas for growth.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work autonomously and independently.
• Able to make quick and sound decisions.
• Adaptable and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities.
• Proactive, responsive, and attentive to client needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enjoy sharing expertise with a diverse team to encourage development and growth.
• Committed to making a positive environmental impact.

Benefits

• DAY 1 benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD).
• Retirement plan with match and profit sharing.
• Parental leave.
• 13 paid holidays.
• 120 hours of paid time off starting in year 1.

Pay

$93,300–$135,000 per year.