Energy Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Cool Planet; Enniskerry; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Employee Share Option Scheme

Company social events

Career growth with dedicated upskilli­

Bike to work scheme

Gym on site

Refer A Friend Incentive: Earn €2,000

Devices: Company phone and laptop

Job summary

CoolPlanet is seeking an experienced Energy Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead energy efficiency and decarbonisation initiatives for large industrial and commercial clients in Ireland. You will bridge data insights with hands-on technical execution across utilities, heat recovery, and renewables, guiding internal teams and external partners.

You will collaborate with clients to translate technical findings into actionable investment-ready opportunities, while advancing CoolPlanet’s best

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 to 15 years plus experience in energy engineering, utilities management, or sustainability consulting.
• Proven track record with large energy users and multinational clients.
• Strong technical expertise in utilities systems, heat recovery, and renewable energy integration.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing diverse audiences.
• Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering; postgraduate qualifications or chartership desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical assessment and development of energy efficiency and decarbonisation opportunities across client sites.
• Analyse process and utility data to identify opportunities for energy reduction and renewable integration.
• Develop deep understanding of customer processes to identify savings opportunities.
• Support design and implementation across boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, CHP, and process heating.
• Collaborate with internal teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and validation.
• Operationalise savings delivery workflows and increase delivery rate.
• Serve as trusted advisor for new offerings and approaches to maximise value.
• Engage directly with clients to translate findings into actionable investment-ready opportunities.
• Collaborate with suppliers, OEMs, and contractors for successful project delivery.
• Contribute to development of CoolPlanet’s best practices and methodologies.

Skills

Energy engineering

Utilities systems

Heat recovery

Renewable energy integration

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering

Job description

CoolPlanet is a fast-growing global leader in industrial-scale decarbonisation and is currently experiencing significant market expansion. We combine technology and world-leading engineering expertise to help complex organisations reach Net Zero faster, at scale.

We engage in developing and designing innovative energy-efficient solutions tailored specifically to each client site, through examining and modelling their existing processes and equipment in order to identify and implement energy conservation measures. We dramatically reduce carbon emissions and bring the world closer to solving climate change.

Our people are the driving force behind our success. We have a high-performance, fast-paced, growth culture that attracts and fosters highly talented and driven individuals. CoolPlanet operates in seventeen different global regions.

Position Overview:

As an Energy Subject Matter Expert (SME), you’ll be a senior technical leader within our Energy Solutions team, responsible for identifying, designing, and supporting the delivery of impactful energy and carbon reduction initiatives for large industrial and commercial clients.

You will work closely with both external customers and internal teams, acting as a trusted advisor to help define and deliver projects that create real, measurable value. Your expertise in utilities, heat recovery, and renewables will enable you to bridge the gap between data-driven insights and on-the-ground technical execution.

Key Responsibilities of an Energy Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Lead the technical assessment and development of energy efficiency and decarbonisation opportunities across client sites.

Analyse process and utility data to identify opportunities for energy reduction, waste heat recovery, and renewable integration.

Develop a deep understanding of a customer’s process with a view to identifying possible energy savings opportunities

Support the design and implementation of solutions across boilers, HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, CHP, and process heating systems.

Work collaboratively with internal engineering, analytics, and project delivery teams — providing guidance, mentorship, and technical validation.

Assist in operationalising existing internal savings delivery workflows and increase the rate of savings delivery

Serve as a trusted advisor for internal teams as they develop new offerings and approaches that maximise customer value.

Engage directly with clients to translate technical findings into actionable business insights and investment-ready opportunities.

Collaborate with suppliers, OEMs, and contractors to ensure the successful delivery of high-performance energy projects.

Contribute to the development of CoolPlanet’s best practices, tools, and methodologies for energy optimisation and sustainability.

Deeply understand customer processes and possible savings opportunities

Assist in operationalising existing internal savings delivery workflows and increase the rate of savings delivery

Operationalising and systemising solutions

About You

You are an accomplished energy professional who combines deep technical understanding with strong communication and commercial awareness. You’re passionate about efficiency, innovation, and sustainability, and you thrive in environments where you can make a tangible impact.

Required Experience and Skills

Minimum 12 to 15 years plus experience in energy engineering, utilities management, or sustainability consulting.

Proven track record working with large energy users and multinational clients, ideally within manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, or food & beverage sectors.

Strong technical expertise in utilities systems, heat recovery, and renewable energy integration.

Demonstrated ability to analyse data sets and translate insights into actionable opportunities.

Experience engaging with contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions.

Excellent communication and presentation skills, capable of influencing technical and non-technical audiences alike.

Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Energy Engineering (postgraduate qualifications or chartership desirable).

Private medical insurance

Company pension

Employee Share Option Scheme

Company social events

Career growth with dedicated upskilling time.

Bike to work scheme

Gym on site

Refer A Friend Incentive: Earn €2,000 per referral!

Devices: Company phone and laptop

Be part of a mission-driven company tackling climate change with technology.

Location

Our office is based in Powerscourt House, Co. Wicklow. We offer a hybrid working model of 3 days on-site with the opportunity to work flexibly.

At CoolPlanet, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. We believe in equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic. We are committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity and encourages collaboration, innovation, and personal growth. Together, we strive to build a CoolPlanet where every individual can thrive.