Senior Technical Lead, Energy Efficiency & Decarbonization - RE Tech Advisors

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Les Ulis; À distance; EUR 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading sustainability consulting firm in France is looking for a candidate to lead energy efficiency and decarbonization initiatives. The role requires deep knowledge of climate risk and building performance standards, along with exceptional interpersonal skills. Ideal candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in energy efficiency and sustainability projects. This position offers a chance to work closely with industry leaders and contribute to impactful sustainability efforts.

Prestations

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of climate risk, energy efficiency, and building decarbonization.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for data-driven tasks.
• At least 7 years of applicable work experience with 4 in a relevant role.

Responsabilités

• Provide technical engineering expertise for energy efficiency services.
• Engage with clients to reduce emissions through capital planning.
• Lead development of energy efficiency and decarbonization services.

Connaissances

Climate risk knowledge

Energy efficiency expertise

Building decarbonization

Financial analysis

Exceptional communication skills

Analytical capabilities

Flexibility in adapting to change

Interpersonal skills

Formation

Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Data analytics tools

Online collaboration tools

Description du poste

Overview

RE Tech Advisors, a Legence company, is a growing, woman-led consulting firm of over 125 ESG professionals delivering results at the intersection of engineering, technology, and sustainability. The company works with a progressive and ambitious client base that includes commercial real estate portfolios, private equity investors, federal agencies, industry associations, and manufacturing companies. You will work closely with recognized industry leaders who are driving and supporting global sustainability initiatives, providing opportunities for your own professional growth in the ESG arena.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering expertise and leadership to drive the development and delivery of RE Tech's energy efficiency and decarbonization services in the built environment.
• Engage directly with clients to identify, assess, and support the implementation of projects to reduce energy and/or carbon emissions through operations and capital planning activities.
• Lead efforts to standardize, streamline, and enhance service offerings under your purview, leveraging deep technical expertise and a client-focused mindset.
• Support business development efforts.
• Contribute to the professional development and performance of RE Tech employees with respect to engineering and technical knowledge via training and coaching.
• Serve as supervisor to CRS team members.
• Lead the development and delivery of energy efficiency and decarbonization services for client real estate portfolios and assets, providing engineering oversight and quality control of all related work products.
• Identify and prioritize energy efficiency and decarbonization measures, including low and no-cost strategies as well as CapEx projects.
• Review proposed or planned equipment replacements and capital-intensive retrofit projects from client vendors; advise client teams on technical feasibility, anticipated financial and operational savings, and potential impacts on sustainability goals.
• Coordinate support for energy efficiency and decarbonization project implementation and renewable energy procurement.
• Coordinate with the Building Policy Team to identify transition risk exposure for client portfolios and assets, including compliance with state/local building performance standards; provide engineering consulting to support Building Performance Standards (e.g., Local Law 97 in NYC).
• Vet vendors offering engineering services/products and manage relationships with approved vendors, serving as the owner's representative.
• Address climate risk management in alignment with best practice guidance from voluntary standards (e.g., TCFD, IFRS) and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Serve as a technical advisor and subject matter expert to clients and internal teams, providing actionable insights and guidance on critical issues to support client needs and company objectives.
• Ensure excellence and efficiency in client work delivered under your oversight, collaborating across teams as needed to ensure client satisfaction.
• Lead and oversee multi-disciplinary team efforts to standardize, streamline, and enhance service offerings under your purview to maximize efficiency in delivery and ensure deliverables align with best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Propose and manage an annual budget for service offerings innovation in collaboration with the Director, CRS.
• Lead development of RE Tech team members' capabilities on topics addressing energy efficiency, decarbonization, and transition risk management; provide coaching, training, and feedback as appropriate.
• Contribute to the professional development, career progression, and performance of the CRS team with respect to technical knowledge.
• Serve as supervisor to one or more direct reports, responsible for all aspects of employee performance management and engagement.
• Ensure your team is properly resourced and staffed; participate in the Talent Acquisition process, as directed by CRS leadership.
• Support RE Tech business development efforts by leading or contributing to client strategy meetings and scoping discussions, identifying new business opportunities, and representing the company at conferences and public speaking engagements.
• Apply knowledge from RE Tech's data analytics tools, climate risk analytic software, ongoing market research, and client collaborations to develop thought leadership materials (e.g., trainings, white papers, blog posts, webinars) that support business development and strengthen RE Tech's market positioning.
• As assigned, operate as CRS project manager for client engagements; perform day-to-day project management responsibilities to deliver excellence and client satisfaction.
• Properly and accurately track all time worked and expenses in BigTime.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of climate risk, energy efficiency, and building decarbonization, including:
• Decarbonization strategies – energy efficiency, electrification, renewable energy, green power procurement, and environmental certificates (e.g., RECs, carbon offsets).
• Financial analysis and quantification of returns from investments in energy efficiency and decarbonization.
• Mandatory building performance standards and compliance pathways.
• Best practice guidance from building technical standards (e.g., ASHRAE) and voluntary standards (e.g., LEED, Living Building Challenge).
• Knowledge of mandatory requirements (e.g., CCDAA), voluntary frameworks addressing climate transition risk and emissions disclosure (e.g., TCFD, IFRS).
• Knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies, calculations, and guidance (e.g., GHG Protocol Corporate Standard).
• Understanding of the interconnections between climate physical and transition risks.
• Knowledge and understanding of commercial real estate and ability to communicate with asset managers and portfolio managers.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and other software platforms for data-driven tasks, calculations, and estimation methods.
• Ability to perform energy and financial analyses, including simple payback, IRR, NPV, and ROI calculations.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to translate technical information for non-technical audiences.
• Effective interpersonal skills for managing relationships with clients, employees, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Analytical and decision-making capabilities with strong attention to detail and a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced knowledge of online collaboration and file sharing tools (e.g., SharePoint, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent.
• At least 7 years of applicable work experience; at least 4 years in a role with detailed engineering and market expertise on energy efficiency, decarbonization, and related building-level regulations.
• Experience developing and/or advising on successful energy efficiency, decarbonization, and/or climate transition risk management initiatives in commercial building portfolios.

Travel, Physical Demands, and Other Requirements

Travel is periodic and may include trips to RE Tech offices (remote or between offices in Fairfax, VA and Dallas, TX) for meetings, approximately four times per year, and other Legence/client business needs. The role requires regular sitting, use of hands, speaking, and occasional accommodations for disability as needed.

Additional Requirements: In compliance with Federal law and FAR 22.1800, the selected candidate must provide documentation verifying eligibility to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available for this position.

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About Legence

Legence, a Blackstone Portfolio Company, is North America's leading, integrated provider of energy efficiency and sustainability solutions for the built environment. We help clients decrease operating costs, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance occupant well-being and productivity across the building lifecycle.

Benefits Overview

Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug benefits, company-paid short-term and long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and mental wellness support through Spring Health.

Time Off Benefits: Paid vacation, company-paid holidays, and paid sick leave.

Financial Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan.

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