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Job Description:
We are seeking an Energy Efficiency Engineer to support energy efficiency and demand‑side management (DSM) programs. In this role, you will perform hands‑on engineering analysis, review customer energy projects, and help determine rebates and incentives. This is a highly collaborative, technical role ideal for engineers who enjoy problem‑solving, working with real‑world data, and contributing to sustainability initiatives.
This contractor position performs the same work as full‑time engineers and offers meaningful exposure to large‑scale energy efficiency programs.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform energy efficiency calculations to estimate electricity and natural gas savings
- Review customer project applications for technical accuracy and completeness
- Conduct baseline vs. proposed energy analyses
- Support rebate and incentive determinations, including preparation of customer‑facing documentation
- Develop and maintain prescriptive rebate calculators using Excel (VBA preferred; Python a plus)
- Serve as a technical resource for internal teams and external stakeholders
- Support projects involving:
- Heating systems
- Cooling systems
- Refrigeration
- Compressed air
- Respond to technical questions from customers, vendors, and manufacturers
- Occasionally participate in customer calls or site visits (limited and infrequent)
Team Environment
- Part of a collaborative Energy Efficiency / Energy Solutions Engineering team
- Work is peer‑reviewed and supported by senior engineers
- Close collaboration with product managers and account managers
- Low‑micromanagement, high‑trust culture
- Comfortable working with ambiguity and non‑routine technical challenges
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
- 2–5 years of relevant professional experience
- Experience with energy efficiency or energy savings calculations
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- Clear communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset