Energy Engineer PE I

Bernhard LLC$103K — $132K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
  • 3+ years of experience in a related field.
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) necessary.
  • Experience managing energy savings projects.
  • Solid analytical skills with utility data analysis.
  • Familiarity with commercial HVAC systems mandatory.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and applications.

Responsibilities

  • Interact frequently with clients, contractors, and engineers.
  • Analyze and evaluate existing systems and develop improvements.
  • Design and manage projects including drafting blueprints.
  • Conduct energy procurement analytics and utility data analyses.
  • Perform comprehensive energy audits and develop technical reports.
  • Implement measurement and verification plans for energy performance.
  • Monitor energy use and provide insights for operational issues.

Benefits

  • Ability to work in a collaborative team problem-solving environment.
  • Opportunities for mentoring and training others in energy analysis.
  • Flexible working conditions with minimal supervision required.
Full Job Description
Overview

The Energy Engineer PE I is responsible for standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies. They are responsible for the evaluation and optimization of energy consumption for commercial buildings and applicable systems.

Responsibilities
  • Frequently interact with clients, contractors, and engineers to fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
  • Analyzes, develops and evaluates systems.
  • Improves and maintains current systems or creates brand new projects.
  • Designs and drafts blueprints, visits systems in the field and manages projects.
  • Applies engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment.
  • Energy Procurement and Analytics
    • Collect, compile, organize, and analyze utility consumption data and rates.
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of utility supply-side opportunities.
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of utility procurement logistics.
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of possible utility energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs.
    • Research utility rate changes and deregulated energy cost trends.
    • Conduct energy benchmarks using internal and external tools such as EPA Energy Star.
    • Review utility invoices for errors and work to resolve the errors with the utility.
    • Create utility budgets.
  • Energy Auditing
    • Collect, review, and analyze data from field surveys and utility data.
    • Develop a thorough understanding of existing building and its MEP systems.
    • Identify and evaluate improvements for energy or cost reductions.
    • Develop associated technical reports.
  • Measurement and Verification
    • Develop and Implement IPVMP - Adherent Measurement and Verification (M&V) Plans.
    • Develop energy consumption baselines and adjustments through regression analysis and other appropriate methods.
    • Coordinate with clients, utility representatives, energy analysts, engineers, construction managers, and commission agents during all appropriate project stages to assist in the design and implementation of M&V plans for continuous monitoring of energy and water performance.
    • Review design documents, M&E specifications, and shop drawings of applicable metering systems to confirm all M&V requirements are met.
    • Verify utility performance of facilities and validate savings.
    • Review and analyze energy performance including data collection, utility bill accounting, sub-metering data analysis, and utility cost analysis.
    • Create, maintain, and distribute M&V dashboards and reports through multiple software platforms.
  • Remote Monitoring
    • Collect and evaluate energy, weather, and building automation data on some periodic basis.
    • Review data and identify facility operational issues affecting energy consumption, comfort, and/or code compliance.
    • Develop recommendations to address any identified operational issues.
    • Prepare reports for project stakeholders summarizing all discoveries.
  • Energy Modeling
    • Develop engineering-based energy models to simulate existing and proposed operations of buildings or systems.
    • Work collaboratively with team members to identify and evaluate scope of potential improvements.
    • Develop life cycle cost analyses and other engineering economic analyses.
    • Develop supporting documentation on engineering calculations, methodologies, etc. as required.
  • Other
    • Uphold the Company owner advocacy philosophy, mission, and core values.
    • Perform the assigned duties with minimal supervision, while working in a team problem-solving environment.
    • Develop technical reports or related documents.
    • Mentor and train Energy Analysts and Senior Energy Analysts as required.
Qualifications Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
  • 3+ Years of Experience in a related field.
  • Registered Professional Engineer.
  • Experience with energy savings projects.
  • Experience with life cycle cost analyses.
  • Experience in analyzing utility data.
  • Basic knowledge of commercial HVAC systems.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft applications.
  • Performs work under general supervision.
  • Handles moderately complex issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.
  • Possesses solid working knowledge of subject matter.
  • May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.
  • Critical thinking skills.
  • Problem solving skills.
  • Mathematic skills.
  • Computer skills.
  • Technical expertise.
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills.
  • Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.
  • Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.
Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications
  • Experience with energy modeling software.
  • Experience with building automation systems.
  • Experience with energy efficiency programs.
  • Experience with data analytics tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Python, Tableau, Jupyter Notebook, or R.
  • CEM, CMVP, CEP, CEA, EEP, or BEP certifications through the Association of Energy Engineers or equivalent.
Travel Requirements
  • 5-10% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.
Physical Activities
  • Climbing stairs.
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers
Environmental Conditions
  • Quiet environment
Physical Demands
  • Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds
Pay RangeUSD $103,175.00 - USD $132,765.00 /Yr.

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