Business Energy Efficiency Engineer

DNV; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DNV – Energy Systems is seeking a Business Energy Efficiency Engineer to join our Albuquerque, NM team. The role focuses on conducting site audits, advising on energy-saving upgrades for commercial and industrial facilities, and supporting clients through energy management improvements.

The ideal candidate will perform building audits, analyze energy data, and communicate findings in lay terms while providing high-quality customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience with building energy performance and performing building audits/assessments.
• Ability to advise on energy-saving upgrades for electric systems and communicate benefits to customers.
• Proficiency in interpreting billing, meter, and rate data and explaining findings in lay terms.
• Experience using spreadsheets and report templates to analyze energy savings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer site audits and assessments, virtual and in-person, to verify equipment and operating conditions and recommend energy-saving upgrades.
• Identify opportunities for installing energy efficiency products and energy-saving equipment types.
• Educate customers about energy efficiency programs and advise on energy-consuming equipment.
• Interpret billing and meter data and communicate findings to customers in clear terms.
• Enter and analyze energy savings data using spreadsheets and web-based tools; prepare weekly/monthly reports.
• Review energy savings calculations and guide staff on best practices for energy-saving technologies.
• Perform site-specific engineering analyses of energy efficiency projects for pumps, fans, compressors, and HVAC systems.
• Complete technical and financial analyses for program applicants.
• Perform building energy use assessments and simulations with software like eQuest, DOE2.2, EnergyPro, Trace.
• Communicate technical and program information through presentations and trainings.

Skills

Building energy performance

Building audits/assessments

HVAC systems

Lighting systems

Energy efficiency consulting

Customer service

Data interpretation

Tools

eQuest

DOE2.2

EnergyPro

Trace

Job description

DNV – Energy Systems is seeking a Business Energy Efficiency Engineer to join our New Mexico team supporting the PNM Business Energy Efficiency Programs (BEEP).

This is a high-accountability, results-driven position focused on engaging commercial, industrial, governmental, and multifamily customers; supporting trade allies.

The ideal candidate will have experience with building energy performance (e.g., lighting, HVAC and their control systems, and building envelope components) to perform building audits (or assessments) and provide expert advice for customers while recommending specific upgrades to electric systems through exemplary customer service. You will also advise customers on the improved efficiency that the upgrades will bring. This position will provide excellent customer service and help customers implement, improve and demonstrate their commitment to improved energy management in their building.

This position will be in our Albuquerque New Mexico, presenting a dynamic hybrid schedule where employees will typically spend three (3) days per week working from either a DNV office or client location/site.

Further details regarding role-specific requirements will be shared during the interview process.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct customer site audits and assessments, virtual and in-person, to verify existing equipment and operating conditions, and recommend energy-saving equipment installations and operational changes.
• Recognize, identify, and catalog energy-saving equipment types, consulting with customers, facility managers, and contractors as needed. Identify and document opportunities for installing energy efficiency products.
• Build rapport with customers on site. Educate customers about the energy efficiency program and advise them on energy-consuming equipment, such as lighting, HVAC, building envelope, and controls, in their facility.
• Interpret customer billing data, meter data, rate information, and similar technical information, and communicate findings to customers in layperson terms.
• Enter and analyze energy savings opportunity and customer building data using spreadsheets, report templates, and web-based tools. Author and edit weekly and monthly reports in accordance with client requirements and standards.
• Review and verify energy savings calculations, and guide other staff on best practices across energy-saving technologies, including lighting, HVAC, fans, pumps, air compression, and industrial process applications.
• Perform site-specific engineering analysis and evaluation of energy efficiency projects involving industrial process equipment such as pumps, fans, and compressed air systems, complex central plant systems, and advanced HVAC equipment. Assess existing and emerging measures, incorporating performance trends and operational data to support updates.
• Complete technical and financial analyses for program applicants.
• Perform building energy use assessments and building simulations using software packages such as eQuest, DOE2.2, EnergyPro, and Trace.
• Communicate technical and program-related information through presentations, trainings, and stakeholder engagement events.