Energy Engineer: Decarbonization & Efficiency

Cushman & Wakefield; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 93,500 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Retirement savings plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Energy Engineer to join our growing energy team in Portland. The role focuses on developing energy, water, and greenhouse gas strategies for commercial real estate clients, with emphasis on data analytics, stakeholder communication, and project management.

You will lead audits, support retro-commissioning, model energy use, and prepare technical reports and client deliverables while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams across markets.

Qualifications

• Experience developing decarbonization strategies for commercial real estate.
• Strong data analysis and Excel modeling abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy saving strategy development and emissions reduction measures for existing buildings using calculations.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates for recommended measures.
• Perform ASHRAE Level I & II Energy Audits in existing buildings.
• Support retro-commissioning of existing buildings.
• Provide client consultations on energy systems, modeling, and sustainable design.
• Understand energy ordinances across cities/states and apply requirements.
• Review ARCH and MEP drawings and support incentive applications.
• Produce technical and non-technical reports for program compliance and ownership review.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on client engagements and deliverables.
• Participate in business development to grow Cushman & Wakefield's ESG practice.

Skills

Decarbonization strategy

Energy efficiency

Data analysis in Excel

Communication skills

Project management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

3-5 years of related experience

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Energy Engineer to join our growing energy team in Portland. The role focuses on developing energy, water, and greenhouse gas strategies for commercial real estate clients, with emphasis on data analytics, stakeholder communication, and project management.

You will lead audits, support retro-commissioning, model energy use, and prepare technical reports and client deliverables while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams across markets.