Technical Specialist, Energy Management

Defence Construction Canada; Petawawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Wellness allowance

Mental health services coverage

Flexible work options

Public-service pension

Vacation and paid leave

Job summary

Defence Construction Canada seeks a Technical Specialist, Energy Management, to provide energy management services for real property projects. You will advise on Smart Building tech, net-zero planning, and lifecycle cost analyses, supporting energy performance contracts.

You will perform energy audits, simulations, and energy modelling using RETScreen, Equest, and Power BI, while promoting reductions in energy use and emissions across sites.

Qualifications

• Minimum: college diploma in engineering or related field with four years’ relevant experience.
• Preferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training in project management.
• Other: professional certification may be required depending on position (e.g. CME, CEM, RETScreen Expert, Existing Building Commissioning, LEED credential)

Responsibilities

• Complete complex energy management work (inspections, energy audits and simulations, marginal lifecycle cost calculations).
• Prepare energy requirements for statements of work to meet Client-Partner requirements.
• Support measurement and verification of energy savings on projects and monitor energy performance.
• Monitor and manage site energy consumption and energy bills.
• Support monitoring of site greenhouse gas emissions and tracking reductions.
• Implement and improve site Energy Management System to reduce energy and GHGs.
• Perform energy modelling with RETScreen, Equest, and Power BI.
• Promote energy reduction techniques and participate in forums/workshops.
• Develop relationships within DCC and with Client-Partners and stakeholders.
• Ensure quality standards in line with expectations; manage risk.

Skills

Energy management

Data modelling

Process mapping

Project risk management

Communication

Education

College diploma in engineering

University degree preferred

Professional certification may be required

Tools

RETScreen

Power BI

Equest

Job description

The Technical Specialist, Energy Management, provides energy management services to support the delivery of Client-Partner real property projects and programs. The incumbent provides advice, recommendations and technical guidance in areas such as Smart Building technology and greenhouse gas reduction. The Technical Specialist supports the Client-Partners in net-zero-carbon planning, provides expert advice on the implementation of construction and renovation projects by reviewing design documents and provides technical advice in support of energy performance contracts. The incumbent prepares technical documents, supports feasibility study analyses, completes energy modelling and lifecycle cost analyses, identifies potential energy savings and evaluates and recommends available energy efficiency incentive programs.

KEY AND PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

The duties and responsibilities listed below are representative but not all-inclusive:

Primary

• Complete complex energy management work (e.g. inspections, energy audits and simulations, marginal lifecycle cost calculations, plans, gap analyses, feasibility studies)
• Prepare energy requirements for statements of work to meet Client-Partner requirements
• Support measurement and verification of energy savings on projects and monitor energy performance
• Monitor and manage site energy consumption and energy bills
• Support monitoring of site greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and tracking reductions
• Implement and improve site’s Energy Management System, developing innovative strategies to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions
• Perform statistical analyses, modelling and forecasting using tools and systems such as building energy management and simulation software (e.g. RETScreen, Equest) and Microsoft Power BI
• Promote, advocate for and raise awareness of energy reduction techniques
• Participate or support Client-Partners in forums, workshops, working groups and committees
• Develop and maintain effective relationships within DCC, and with industry, the Client-Partners and/or stakeholders
• Ensure quality standards are met, in line with corporate and Client-Partner expectations
• Manage risk

Other

• Carry out site environmental scans of energy use and decarbonization
• Prepare monthly reports (e.g. for internal clients and the Client-Partners)
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS

General and Specific Knowledge

• Best practices, methods, trends and legislation in energy management, facility management and construction contract management
• ISO 50001 standards
• Knowledge of data modelling
• Process mapping and continuous improvement
• Energy pricing structures
• Project and risk management principles

Formal Education and/or Certification(s) and Experience

• Minimum: college diploma in engineering or related field with four years’ relevant experience, or the equivalent; strong technical and theoretical background in energy and real property
• Preferred: university degree in one of the above fields and/or additional training in project management
• Other: professional certification may be required depending on position (e.g. Certified Measurement and Verification Professional, Certified Energy Manager, Certified RETScreen® Expert, Existing Building Commissioning, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design credential)

Abilities

• Use applicable computer software, analytical tools and operating systems
• Effectively communicate technical/scientific concepts to a diverse audience
• Apply project and risk management techniques

DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP

• Provide functional guidance and advice to employees and Client-Partners

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Typical office environment with occasional travel
• Some work may be located on construction sites; incumbent may occasionally be required to wear basic safety equipment

Check out your benefits

Working with us offers excellent opportunities for growth and advancement—and entitles you to one of the job market’s best benefits packages valued at between 25 and 30% of your salary.

Your package includes:

Health and Wellness

• 100% employer-paid annual sick leave, and health and dental premiums
• $400 wellness allowance to help cover expenses such as a gym membership
• $2,500 for mental health services on top of regular $2,500 paramedical coverage
• Telus Virtual Health Care and $750 Health Care Spending Account for some expenses not covered under provincial plans

Home and Family

• Life, accidental-death, and short-term disability insurance
• Enhanced inConfidence employee and family assistance program
• Maternity and parental leave top-up plan to 93% of regular gross earnings for up to 37 weeks
• Flexible workplace options, including $400 allowance every two years, to support working from home

Leave and Retirement

• Public-service pension
• Comprehensive vacation and other paid-leave plans, along with enhanced travel benefits coverage