Energy Analyst/Project Engineer

Company

Taitem Engineering

Location

Ithaca, NY

Taitem Engineering has an opportunity for a Sustainability Consultant or an Energy Analyst with 3-5 years of experience to join its Energy Sustainability Department. The successful candidate will focus on a variety of projects relating to Measurement & Verification of energy retrofits, testing of new products in existing buildings, and construction of new high-performance buildings. This is a great opportunity to use your experience to support our work on contracts that require an understanding of data collection and analysis along with an understanding of energy efficiency work in buildings.

Based in beautiful Ithaca, New York and founded in 1989, Taitem is a mission-driven B-Corporation, committed to the “triple bottom line” of people, planet, and prosperity. Taitem is known for its high-quality work in designing and supporting sustainable, high-performing buildings. “Taitem” stands for “technology as if the earth mattered,” reflecting the firm’s commitment to the environment. A commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion, family-friendly policies, and support for excellence make Taitem a life-sustaining place to work.

Taitem Engineering is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from women and people of color.

Taitem supports flexible work hours and a hybrid work environment, with in-office, remote work and on-site work.

The successful candidate must, however, be able to meet with project stakeholders and conduct site visits and inspections at project sites in the Ithaca, New York area and at other locations in New York.

Responsibilities May Include

• Focus on Measurement & Verification work
• Consult with clients and building owners and develop M&V plans based on client goals and budget.
• Select and purchase monitoring equipment that meets the goals and budget set out in the M&V plan.
• Coordinate site visits with clients, building owners, apartment residents, internal staff, and subcontractors.
• Install monitoring equipment in subject locations including apartments, mechanical rooms, roof tops, and outdoor locations.
• Perform functional performance testing of subject HVAC equipment installed in occupied buildings
• Conduct activities with respect and sensitivity for resident living spaces and maintain good working relationships with all project partners.
• Manage and confirm validity of large sets of data. Manipulate data, including with statistical analysis, to help answer questions set forth by the client in the M&V plan.
• Use information gained from site visits to help interpret and explain patterns in data analysis.
• Review of baseline conditions, ECM savings, calculations, work scopes, capital cost estimates, and operating parameters
• Confirm technical viability of proposed energy conservation measures
• Advise developer and design teams on best practices for electrification, decarbonization and energy efficiency
• Maintain effective communication with clients and internal project teams.
• Perform project work, including site visits, inspections, report writing, spreadsheet and data analysis
  
  

Required Skills And Knowledge

• Familiarity with data logging equipment and building automation systems
• Management of large datasets and statistical analysis
• Familiarity with basic hand tools and construction methods
• Familiarity with electrical power systems and code requirements
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings and specifications
• Familiarity with HVAC equipment, including heat pumps
• Knowledge of building energy systems and building science, specifically in multifamily buildings
• Great social skills and ability to communicate with people from all walks of life
• Solid understanding of the building construction process and NYS codes
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Windows and Office, particularly Excel
  
  

Optional Certifications

• Building-energy-related certification, such as CEM, BPI, CPHC, HERS Rater
  
  

Compensation: The recruiting range for this position is between $70,000/yr and $90,000/yr depending on the skills and experience of the applicant. This is a full-time (40 hrs/week), benefits-eligible position. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance with no-cost options; flexible work hours; paid time off including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and paid family leave; overtime compensation; voluntary supplemental disability and life

insurance; professional development funds; a 401(k) plan; profit sharing; and an employee assistance program.

How to apply: Please submit your letter of interest and resume at: https://www.fitzii.com/apply/97864

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.