Energy Engineer

Ridgeline Energy Analytics, Inc.; Massachusetts; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision benefits

40+ hours of technical training

Job summary

Ridgeline Energy Analytics, Inc. in Needham, MA seeks an Energy Engineer I to support energy efficiency, electrification, and solar projects for utility, government, and private-sector clients. The role blends engineering analysis, field work, and client communication.

You will analyze measures, work with multidisciplinary teams, and help monitor performance while learning from senior engineers. The company backs professional certification (EIT/PE) and offers travel reimbursement for approx.

Qualifications

• BS in engineering or related technical field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel ~30% across New England.
• Experience with energy efficiency or related programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze energy efficiency measures to estimate savings and costs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on residential to industrial projects.
• Support relationships with utilities, manufacturers, and state agencies.
• Learn from senior engineers; company supports certifications.
• Assist with monitoring contractor performance and field data.
• Utilize MS Office, Python, R, Stata, and data collection tools.

Skills

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in engineering or related field

Tools

R

Stata

Python

Fulcrum

Job description

Ridgeline Energy Analytics provides data-driven energy management advice to public and private clients in the energy field. Our services include energy use metering and data analysis, program evaluation, energy retrofit project feasibility studies, and energy efficiency technical assistance.

Our services

• Energy Analysis: support for residential, commercial, and industrial energy program implementation and evaluation, including data analysis, engineering reviews, energy auditing, and cost-effectiveness calculations
• Metering and Measurement: metering of industrial, commercial, and residential buildings and equipment, and building stock assessments
• Decarbonization: support for public and private clients, including utility rate and cost analysis, energy generation review, and analysis and costing of technology alternatives
• Study Design: pilot program design and operation, and metering study design
• Solar PV: electrical design review and third-party inspections

We serve

• Government agencies and utilities: design and evaluate programs and pilot new technologies in partnership with equipment manufacturers
• Investors: analyze and validate energy and renewable project performance to reduce risk and build confidence
• Building owners and facility operators: help industrial, commercial, and residential buildings operate more efficiently through energy analysis, auditing, and metering
• Solar professionals: review electrical designs, provide third-party inspections, and deliver continuing education

Ridgeline Energy Analyticsis seeking anEnergy Engineer Ito support energy efficiency, electrification, and solar projects for utility, government, and private-sector clients. This role combines engineering analysis, field work, and client communication.This is a remote position withregular field work with co-workers and in-person team days in Needham, MA.

Duties and responsibilities

• Analyze energy efficiency measures to estimate potential savings and costs
• Work with multidisciplinary teams on residential, commercial, and industrial energy efficiency program projects; teams include engineers, installation contractors, electricians, and utility staff
• Support client relationships with utilities, manufacturers, and state agencies
• Learn from senior engineers, with Ridgeline providing support for EIT certification and PE licensure
• Assist with monitoring contractor and trade ally performance, including installation quality, safety, customer complaints, and corrective actions
• Use Microsoft Office, statistical software (e.g., R, Stata), Python, and field data collection tools, such as Fulcrum
• Use measurement equipment to build an understanding of complex mechanical systems

Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or a related technical field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Located in Massachusetts or Maine
• Willingness to travel approximately 30%, primarily in New England, with full travel reimbursement

Preferred

• 1–2 years of experience in energy efficiency, utility programs, consulting, or related sectors, including co-ops and internships
• Understanding of HVAC, energy efficiency, and building system technologies
• EIT, AEE CEM or CEA, NABCEP PVSI, BPI BSP, or similar certifications

Ridgeline offers

• Paid time off
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• 40+ hours per year of technical training

Ridgeline Energy Analytics is an Equal Opportunity and considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.