Energy Specialist

MCW Group of Companies; Toronto; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

MCW Group of Companies in Downtown Toronto is seeking a self-motivated Energy Specialist to join our team. You will assist with multi-year energy management projects and identify cost-saving measures for clients.

Responsibilities include facility audits, site visits, energy load modeling, coordinating with consultants and contractors, and developing proposals and tender documents. A degree in engineering and energy experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• A university degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or the equivalent, combined with experience working in a directly related field such as engineering or construction management;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• LEED accreditation is an asset
• Familiarity with AutoCAD an asset
• Exposure with simulation software eQUEST an asset

Responsibilities

• Assist with preliminary and detailed facility audits to identify facility improvement measures.
• Conduct facility site visits, analyze current situation and assist with facility improvement measure plans.
• Coordinate and communicate with outside consultants and/or contractors.
• Assist with the identification and qualification of potential performance contracting projects
• Assist in the development of preliminary and final performance contracting proposals
• Applies building energy simulation programs to develop energy, cooling, and heating load-building models using modeling software.
• Assist with measure design and development through creation of documentation including accurate descriptions, savings potential, and cost estimates
• Develop tender documents and design packages which include drawings, specifications and sequences of operations
• Support internal monitoring and verification initiatives
• Sustaining relationships with building performance and utility program sponsors
• Working with the Project Engineer, Program Manager and Construction Manager in support of project implementation
• Participates in client meetings and presentations.
• Reviews construction documentation (i.e. change orders)
• Field reviews of installed systems
• Overtime as required

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Negotiation skills

Planning & organizing

Teamwork

Information gathering and processing

Initiative

Resilience

Problem solving

Client focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

eQUEST

Job description

Our Company is currently seeking a self-motivated, hardworkingEnergy Specialistto join our Toronto Office. In this position, you will assist with a variety of multi-year energy management projects. This position ensures feasible measure development through identification of cost savings for the client. This position is expected to begin in early May 2027.

Position:

Energy Specialist

Location:

Downtown Toronto, ON

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $72,000

Responsibilities:

The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with preliminary and detailed facility audits to identify facility improvement measures and/or opportunities.
• Conduct facility site visits, analyze current situation and assist with facility improvement measure plans.
• Coordinate and communicate with outside consultants and/or contractors.
• Assists with the identification and qualification of potential performance contracting projects
• Assists in the development of preliminary and final performance contracting proposals
• Applies building energy simulation programs to develop energy, cooling, and heating load-building models using modeling software.
• Assist with measure design and development through creation of documentation including accurate descriptions, savings potential, and cost estimates
• Develop tender documents and design packages which include drawings, specifications and sequences of operations
• Support internal monitoring and verification initiatives
• Sustaining relationships with building performance and utility program sponsors
• Working with the Project Engineer, Program Manager and Construction Manager in support of project implementation
• Participates in client meetings and presentations.
• Reviews construction documentation (i.e. change orders)
• Field reviews of installed systems
• Overtime as required

Education:

• A university degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or the equivalent, combined with experience working in a directly related field such as engineering or construction management;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• LEED accreditation is an asset
• Familiarity with AutoCAD an asset
• Exposure with simulation software eQUEST an asset

Experience and Requirements:

• Minimum 0-1 year of relevant engineering experience, including energy balances and calculations, auditing of mechanical, control, and domestic water systems, mechanical and control systems design and analysis, and recommissioning activities
• Exposure to lighting audits, pre and post utility analysis and measurement and verification services an asset
• Effective influencing, communicating, and negotiating skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to provide sound and reliable judgment in business solutions
• Sound business acumen, including resource management, cash flows, conflict resolution, and contract management
• Strong organizational and planning skills

Job Specific Competencies:

Analytical Thinking

- Analyzing complex situations and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.

Attention to Detail

- Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner by identifying obscure details that are important within a context of distracting information.

Client Focus

- Providing value- added service excellence to internal and/or external clients.

Critical Judgment

- Evaluating ideas and information by identifying and handling ambiguity; while referring to objective criteria to reach rational conclusion.

Information Gathering and Processing

- Locating and collecting data from appropriate sources and analyzing it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information.

Initiative

- Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

Planning & Organizing

- Developing, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plans to reach goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources.

Resilience

- Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change, ongoing, or regular strenuous demands.

Teamwork

- Fosters teamwork and work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

Using Information Technology

- Using software and information technology to accomplish one's work.

Writing Skills

- Communicating and conveying complex ideas and information in writing to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact.