Willdan,

Senior Energy Engineer

Willdan, • $110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field required.
  • PE or CEM certification preferred.
  • Familiarity with NY/NJ utility incentive programs is necessary.
  • Over five years of progressive project development experience.
  • Preferably experienced in Public Sector energy engineering including hospitals and educational institutions.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated analytical ability for complex problem-solving.

Responsibilities

  • Manage energy projects as an On-site Energy Manager.
  • Conduct inspections and assessments of mechanical systems.
  • Develop energy projects including scope, budget, and feasibility studies.
  • Troubleshoot system performance and set up verification procedures.
  • Collaborate with contractors on HVAC and building automation systems installation.
  • Lead retro-commissioning teams and develop testing procedures.
  • Utilize data analytics to optimize energy performance.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
  • Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
  • Potential for leadership roles and mentorship opportunities.
  • Engagement with diverse clients across various sectors.
Full Job Description
The Senior Energy Engineer ensures buildings operate at peak performance by applying expertise in energy project development/ implementation, retro-commissioning (RCx), building operations optimization, and on-site troubleshooting/ investigation. This role combines technical execution, client engagement, and leadership, requiring strong collaboration with design, construction, and facility teams to reduce energy waste, improve system reliability, and enhance occupant comfort. The role requires regular exercise of independent judgment in matters of significance, including project execution, technical recommendations, and client advisement. This role also requires the engineer to be a subject matter expert in their chosen field.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Energy Project Development & Execution
    • Manage and deliver targets as an On-site Energy Manager at various buildings.
    • Conduct and oversee site visits, inspections, and assessments of mechanical systems.
    • Develop and implement energy projects for our clients. This includes but is not limited to leading a team to complete:
      • Project identification and Feasibility
      • Scope of Work Development
      • Project Budgeting
      • Energy Modeling and Analysis
      • Utility Analysis
      • Financial Analysis
    • Troubleshoot and oversee system performance verification on a continuous basis while setting up procedures to scale this task.
    • Collaborate with contractors and vendors to ensure correct installation and operation of building automation systems and HVAC equipment.
    • Support retro-commissioning by analyzing existing systems, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending corrective actions.
    • Document and resolve deficiencies with contractors and facility staff.
    • Lead retro-commissioning team activities for HVAC, lighting, controls, and building automation systems.
    • Develop and implement retro-commissioning plans, pre-functional checklists, and functional test procedures.
  • Energy Systems & Optimization
    • Use data acquisition and analytics to optimize energy usage and performance.
    • Apply modeling tools and simulations to support control strategies and benchmarking.
  • Design & Construction Support
    • Lead project engineering teams in energy modeling and engineering report development for specified optimization of building automation and control systems (BAS/BMS) in client facilities.
    • Review design documents for constructability, energy performance, and operational effectiveness.
    • Provide commissioning input during design to align with Enica's performance and sustainability standards.
    • Participate in factory witness testing, submittal reviews, and inspections.
    • Support project managers with RFIs, punch lists, and project closeout.
  • Technical Documentation & Training
    • Produce system schematics, wiring diagrams, logic narratives, manuals, as-builts, and training guides.
    • Deliver training to clients and internal teams.
  • Client Engagement
    • Meet with clients regularly to understand goals, provide guidance, and present recommendations clearly.
    • Build strong relationships to support repeat business and new opportunities.
    • Deliver presentations and reports that communicate future energy projects that deliver savings and client success, performance gaps, and corrective actions.
    • Support sales with technical input, scope development, and budget estimates.
  • Project Leadership & Collaboration
    • Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior engineers.
    • Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and contractors to ensure cohesive execution.
    • Review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, submittals, and change requests.
    • Perform QA for several types of deliverables - i.e., audit the QC of the reviewers.

Job Requirements / Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or a related field of engineering is required.
  • PE or CEM is preferred.
  • Additional project development, engineering, and energy related professional certifications are a plus (e.g. LEED-AP, CEM, DBIA, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of NY/NJ utility incentive programs (ConEd, NYSERDA, NJ SmartStart) is required
  • Five or more years of progressive project development experience.
  • Experience in Public Sector energy engineering with hospitals, pharmaceuticals, research laboratories, commercial offices, and higher education preferred.
  • Excellent initiative, and interpersonal communications skills required.
  • Demonstrates engineering and analytical acumen to develop complex solutions and build credibility.
  • Experience working on complex projects and interdisciplinary teams of professionals.
  • Moderate regional travel required with possibility of limited national travel; overnight travel occasionally required.


About Willdan,

Willdan Group, Inc. is an American publicly traded company selling professional technical and consulting services to public and private utilities, public agencies at all levels of government, and commercial and industrial firms. The company operates offices in more than a dozen states, with its key operations in California and New York. In 1964, the company was built by William Stookey and Dan Heil in southern California on a then-unique model of providing outsourced engineering services exclusively to municipalities, especially newly urbanizing cities. Over the next 50 years, the company's expansion has reflected the increasingly complex challenges facing communities, with a forward-looking focus on energy efficiency, energy engineering, cogeneration, Energy Savings Performance Contract, Community Choice Aggregation, smart city, microgrid consulting, and Transactive energy software. In 2006, Willdan Group, Inc. completed its initial public offerings in NASDAQ, becoming a publicly traded company under the symbol WLDN. In 2008, Willdan acquired Intergy Corporation, then renamed Willdan Energy Solutions, offering energy efficiency utility program management. In 2015, Willdan acquired 360 Energy Engineers and Abacus Resource Management, expanding its capabilities into Energy Service Company and Energy Savings Performance Contract services. Willdan acquired NYC-based Genesys Engineering, P.C., in 2016, bringing Power Engineering services into its portfolio, with an eye to evolution of U.S. power systems toward Distributed generation and microgrids.
Learn more about Willdan,
Size
1,560 employees
Market Cap
$248.5 million
Industry
Net Income
-$14.5 million
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+11.1%
Revenue
$390.9 million
NASDAQ

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