Energy Engineer: Building Efficiency & Audits

ICF; Washington; Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer opportunities

Donation matching

Professional development resources

Job summary

ICF is seeking an Energy Engineer to join the Mid-Atlantic Energy Engineering team in Columbia, MD on a hybrid schedule. You will review energy efficiency projects for commercial, industrial, schools, and government buildings, analyze energy calculations and models, and guide customers and contractors seeking incentives.

Responsibilities include reviewing incentive applications, performing savings calculations, and conducting EM&V planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Energy, Building Science, Construction Management or related
• 2+ years of experience with commercial, industrial, healthcare, institutional, or public-sector energy efficiency projects
• Must pass background check, valid driver’s license, MVR check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Review Custom, Building Tune-Up and Retro-Commissioning incentive applications including baseline determination, savings calculations, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with program requirements, Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs), and evaluation standards.
• Prepare and conduct reviews of energy engineering savings calculations for HVAC systems, Building Automation Controls, Lighting and Industrial equipment to evaluate projected energy savings and program eligibility.
• Analyze interval and monthly utility energy consumption data using spreadsheets and data analysis tools.
• Provide guidance to service providers on best practices, baseline selection for existing buildings and new construction and preparing evaluation measurement and verification (EM&V) plans for energy savings verification.
• Provide technical assistance and guidance on energy efficient technologies and practices to customers, architects, engineers, contractors, and other trade allies participating in the utility-sponsored programs.
• Assess whole building efficiency strategies, building plans and specifications, and make recommendations for energy efficiency upgrades or improvements.
• Conduct pre and post implementation site visits of energy efficiency projects.
• Prepare status reports to accurately describe activities within projects and the completion of eligible projects.
• Travel: hybrid position with reporting to Columbia, MD ICF office at least two times a week; up to 20% local travel for site visits.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Professional presentation

Ethics / confidentiality

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

Tools

IESVE

eQUEST

EnergyPlus

TRACE 3D Plus

Carrier HAP

Job description

ICF is seeking an Energy Engineer to join the Mid-Atlantic Energy Engineering team in Columbia, MD on a hybrid schedule. You will review energy efficiency projects for commercial, industrial, schools, and government buildings, analyze energy calculations and models, and guide customers and contractors seeking incentives.

Responsibilities include reviewing incentive applications, performing savings calculations, and conducting EM&V planning.