Energy Efficiency Engineer

Raise - find a more meaningful working experience; Berlin (CT); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ian Martin Group in Berlin, CT is seeking an Energy Efficiency Engineer to provide technical analysis and support for electric and natural gas energy efficiency programs. This role focuses on energy savings, code compliance, and incentive rules, with collaboration across customers and third parties.

The position is hybrid with 3 days onsite (Tue/Wed required) and 8:00 AM–5:00 PM. A Bachelor's in Engineering and 3 years of relevant experience are required; credentials like EIT/PE/LEED are a plus.

Qualifications

• This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with at least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience reviewing HVAC, lighting, and control systems for energy programs.
• Familiarity with energy codes and incentive program rules is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in developing programs and implementation plans for electric and natural gas energy efficiency.
• Reviews technical parameters to ensure alignment with standards and incentive rules.
• Performs energy analysis to determine savings and verifies measurable results.
• Supports inspections and collaborates with customers and third parties.
• Analyzes high-efficiency HVAC equipment and controls for energy savings.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Energy analysis

Engineering background

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Mechanical or Electrical preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Salesforce

Job description

Energy Efficiency Engineer

• Pay Rate: $48 - $51/hour (on W2)
• Contract Length: 1 year
• Location: Berlin, CT 06037
• Work Type: Hybrid - 3 days onsite (Tue and Wed required; third day is employee's choice)
• Work Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Overview

This position is responsible for providing technical analysis, advice, and support to customers for electric and natural gas energy efficiency projects. This position supports the development, promotion, and implementation of energy efficiency programs to meet established goal.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of program and implementation plans for electric and natural gas energy efficiency programs.
• Reviews technical parameters and confirms that the project conforms to engineering standards, energy codes and incentive program rules.
• Performs energy analysis to determine electric and natural gas energy savings.
• Provides guidance and planning to ensure that all projects yield measurable and verifiable energy savings.
• Supports and/or conducts inspections of equipment and operations in alignment with energy savings calculations and incentive program rules.
• Collaborates with third parties and customers for implementation of energy efficiency programs.
• Conducts detailed analysis of high efficiency HVAC equipment, motors, controls, lighting systems, and other equipment to determine electric and natural gas energy savings compared to baseline equipment and or building codes.
• Provides training and support services for energy efficiency team and program marketing activities.
• Supports Eversource in national energy efficiency conferences and/or stake holder events (e.g. ACEEE, ASHRAE, ACI, CEE, and state/regional R&D groups).
• Conducts the evaluation of new technologies and other research and development activities.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required - (Mechanical or Electrical preferred)
• 3 Years of relevant experience in engineering or related technical roles

Required Technical Skills

• Knowledge of building systems including HVAC equipment, air handlers, pumps, motors, and VFDs.
• Ability to review building plans showing HVAC, lighting, and control systems.
• Familiarity with local energy codes.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and attention-to-detail.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of standard office computer software (e.g., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

Desired Technical Skills

• An Engineer in Training (EIT), Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or accredited Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Professional is preferred.
• Salesforce experience

Required Soft Skills

• Basic problem-solving skills
• Attention-to-detail
• Communication Skills (written and verbal)
• Time Management

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