What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Efficiency Engineer position at Energy 350, Inc.?
We are hiring Energy Efficiency Engineers at Energy 350 to join our team serving our territory in Southern Idaho.
Energy Efficiency Engineers work with commercial and industrial customers in the area to identify and verify energy savings projects while facilitating Idaho Power incentives.
Key Details:
- Location: Boise, ID or surrounding areas. Positions are hybrid with a mix of working from home and with boots on the ground throughout Idaho Power’s territory (primarily Boise to Pocatello). Relocation assistance is available.
- Travel: Positions serve contracts primarily in Southern Idaho with occasional travel to customer sites. Most travel is contained within the workday.
- Base Pay: Full base pay range is $85,000 - $140,000 commensurate with skills and experience. Our target hiring range is at or below mid-point to allow for growth and internal equity. All positions are eligible for an annual bonus and profit share on top of base pay.
- Benefits: Health, dental, vision, disability, FSA or HSA option, 401K with 4% match and profit sharing, annual cash performance bonus, paid vacation, paid sick time, paid floating holidays, parental leave, wellness reimbursement, home office stipend, and first time homebuyers assistance
- Schedule: Full-Time; 40 hours per week; Monday-Friday
About Energy 350: The future is bright at Energy 350! We are an energy efficiency consulting firm headquartered in Portland, OR. Energy 350 is a leader in energy efficiency programs, policy, research, evaluation, and engineering. At Energy 350, we care about our employees and prioritize a balanced work lifestyle. We look for fast learners who are highly motivated and mission driven to join us in our casual yet hard working environment where we value people for who they are and for their differences. To learn more, check out our website: https://www.energy350.com/
Position Overview: The Energy Efficiency Engineer is responsible for working with commercial and industrial customers to identify projects to reduce energy usage, quantify energy savings, and facilitate utility incentives. This includes a lot of problem solving, collaboration and interaction with coworkers, customers, vendors, and clients.
A typical day may include:
- Conducting deep-dive technical energy efficiency studies of industrial and commercial mechanical systems
- Working with industrial and commercial customers to scope and develop energy efficiency projects
- Performing high-level energy engineering analyses to inform customer decision making
- Performing retrocommissioning / building controls optimization efforts
- Working with mechanical contractors to scope commercial HVAC energy efficiency projects and communicating utility incentive program requirements
- Conducting on-site measurement and verification of energy projects
- Writing clear and concise technical reports for technical and non-technical audiences
- Supporting Strategic Energy Management (SEM) at commercial and industrial sites
Qualifications:
We are looking for people with a wide range of technical and soft skills. Our engineers are excellent communicators who can deep-dive into a technical analysis while seeing the big picture of each project.
Ideal candidates will have many of the following skills and experience:
- Engineering degree and/or great experience required
- At least 2 years’ experience in the energy efficiency or mechanical engineering field
- Working knowledge of commercial and industrial mechanical systems and building science
- Experience analyzing commercial and industrial energy systems and quantifying annual energy savings
- Experience conducting ASHRAE Level II Audits
- Ability to identify mechanical and electrical equipment in the field and explain control methods and what retrofits or changes can be implemented to conserve energy
- A high energy, self-starter with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
- Capability of working autonomously and collaboratively on a team, with good project and time management skills
- Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills
- Excellent Excel skills
- P.E., EIT, and/or CEM preferred
Energy 350 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
We provide a competitive salary, exceptional benefits, room for growth, and an amazing work environment surrounded by excellent people.
Salary : $85,000 - $140,000