Energy Engineer I

Jobtailor; New Jersey; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New Jersey is seeking an experienced energy auditor to perform ASHRAE Level 1 through investment grade assessments, evaluate building systems, and identify energy and carbon reduction opportunities tailored to each client’s goals.

You will develop decarbonization strategies, estimate project costs, and prepare clear technical reports for diverse audiences, collaborating with internal teams and client stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience conducting energy audits, including development of project cost estimates and annual energy/cost savings calculations.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents required by contract.
• CEM/CEA/EBCP/CBCP from Association of Energy Engineers (preferred).
• ASHRAE Commissioning (preferred).
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental or Facilities Engineering (preferred).
• Interest in decarbonization, electrification and sustainability (preferred).
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills (preferred).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and business relationships (preferred).
• Retro-commissioning/commissioning and feasibility study experience (preferred).
• Experience with HVAC systems, boilers, steam systems, cooling plants, pumping systems, electrical systems, and building controls (preferred).
• Experience with testing equipment (balometers, anemometers, ultrasonic flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters, etc.) (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in performing energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1 through investment grade).
• Fine-tune understanding of building systems.
• Identify and recommend energy and carbon reducing measures.
• Inventory GHG emissions and establish baselines.
• Quantify and report energy/cost savings and GHG reductions.
• Develop budget quality project cost estimates.
• Perform hands‑on retro‑commissioning field tests.
• Develop decarbonization and electrification plans.
• Assess renewable and efficiency solutions (solar PV, wind, geothermal, etc.).
• Prepare clear technical reports for diverse audiences.
• Strengthen technical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Build relationships internally and with industry.

Skills

Energy audits

Project cost estimates

Energy savings calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental or Facilities Engineering (preferred)

CEM/CEA/EBCP/CBCP (preferred)

ASHRAE Commissioning (preferred)

Tools

Balometers

Anemometers

Ultrasonic flow meters

Temperature loggers

Electrical meters

Job description

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in performing energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1 through investment grade)
• Fine-tune a comprehensive understanding of common and complex building systems
• Identify and strategically recommend new and innovative energy and carbon reducing measures to meet individual client’s goals and objectives
• Inventory greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and establish energy and GHG baselines, compare to local and industry thresholds
• Become proficient in performing calculations to quantify and report on annual energy/cost savings and GHG reductions
• Develop budget quality project cost estimates
• Utilize calibrated testing equipment to perform hands‑on retro‑commissioning field‑testing activities
• Develop decarbonization and electrification strategic plans and evaluate innovative technologies
• Assess renewable and energy efficiency solutions, including solar PV, wind, micro‑cogeneration, geothermal, biomass, and thermal storage systems
• Prepare clear, creative technical reports for diverse audiences
• Strengthen technical, communication, and leadership skills
• Build effective and positive relationships both internally and across the industry

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience conducting Energy audits, including development of project cost estimates and annual energy/cost savings calculations
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Due to contractual requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents
• CEM/CEA/EBCP/CBCP from Association of Energy Engineers (preferred)
• ASHRAE Commissioning (preferred)
• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental or Facilities Engineering (preferred)
• Interest and excitement in the field of decarbonization, electrification and sustainability (preferred)
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and business relationships (preferred)
• Retro-commissioning, commissioning, and technical feasibility study experience (preferred)
• Experience with operation and/or design and/or construction of HVAC systems, boilers and steam systems, chilled water plants and pumping systems, compressed air systems, electrical systems, cogeneration plants, and building controls/energy management systems (preferred)
• Experience with testing equipment (balometers, anemometers, ultrasonic flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters, and others) (preferred)