What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Engineer position at Willdan?
Willdan Energy Solutions (WES) is seeking a talented individual to fill the role in the Hudson Valley of New York for a Senior Project Engineer. Our core services are building commissioning, retro-commissioning, engineering, energy management and environmental sustainability. Our team of dedicated professionals provides a multitude of consulting services to clients in higher education, state agencies, and private institutions to promote reliable equipment operations, environmental sustainability and reduced energy consumption. We hold several term contracts with New York State Agencies, and we have extensive experience providing commissioning services for projects seeking LEED certification.
The successful candidate will have demonstrated technical knowledge and experience in providing commissioning, retro-commissioning and energy management services for commercial, governmental and institutional clients. The primary responsibilities will include client interaction and advocacy, and leading and providing hands-on project management for commissioning, retro-commissioning and energy management projects.
Specific commissioning project responsibilities would include design reviews, system troubleshooting, developing testing criteria and performing functional testing, and providing support and training for other team members. For retro-commissioning and energy projects this would include coordinating and supporting site visits, identifying and detailing energy conservation or other improvement measures, and evaluating energy savings information generated by other team members.
Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written is also mandatory. Additionally, this position requires the individual to be engaged in multiple projects that are at various stages of design and construction. Applicants must be able to clearly demonstrate they have experience in managing multiple tasks across multiple projects.
A college education or equivalent is mandatory. Applicants should have formalized training or education related to HVAC or an applicable engineering discipline with a minimum of ten years’ experience in a technical or building operations related field. Specific experience in commissioning and energy audits is preferable.
Applicants should have practical experience with HVAC equipment, building operations and systems and possess a strong understanding of MEP systems, with emphasis on HVAC and control systems, as well as troubleshooting of complex systems. Experience with commercial, governmental and institutional clients is preferred. Professional certifications such as CCP, CBCP, LEED AP, and CEM are preferred. Candidates should be willing and able to travel utilizing their own personal vehicle throughout New York State and the adjoining tri-state area.
Company Description
Willdan Energy Solutions is one of the nation's preeminent providers of specialized energy and resource management services. We develop and implement comprehensive energy solutions for utilities, commercial entities, and government agencies nationwide. Our tailored solutions simplify the complex, providing actionable integrated energy reduction plans that realize cost and energy savings in commercial facilities including specialized vertical markets such as data centers, healthcare, lodging, schools; and plans for all types of commercial buildings.
Our portfolio of services includes marketing and engineering, program management, implementation of energy efficiency and water conservation programs and development, and implementation of information systems for the energy industry. Our expertise also covers hardware retrofits, commissioning and retro-commissioning, demonstrations of new technologies, energy efficiency education/outreach, sustainability strategy, and local government partnerships.
Willdan offers a highly competitive compensation package commensurate with experience, and a dynamic work environment. We offer a superior benefits package, with Willdan paying a considerable portion of all medical, dental, and vision coverage offered and 100% of the basic Life/AD&D insurance costs. All benefits are effective at date of hire. We also offer a 401(k) plan with matching and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. For additional information, visit our website at www.willdan.com.
EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement:
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.
