Energy Engineer II

Willdan Group, Inc.; California; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401k + Employer Match

Employee Stock Option Program

Employee Discount Program

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Willdan Energy Solutions (WES), part of Willdan Group, Inc., seeks an engineer with 3+ years in energy efficiency to conduct ASHRAE Level II audits and manage projects. You will report to senior engineers, interact with clients, and lead a small team to deliver high-quality reports and presentations.

The role focuses on energy efficiency, decarbonization, and project development within California programs, leveraging software tools and stakeholder collaboration to achieve measurable energy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in energy, sustainability, or engineering.
• Professional Engineer license preferred but not required.
• 3–5 years in energy efficiency or facilities energy management.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop energy efficiency measures and projects.
• Conduct energy audits and prepare client-ready reports and presentations.
• Maintain client relationships and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Develop savings calculations and energy models using eQUEST, EnergyPlus, or EnergyPro.
• Mentor junior engineers and coordinate with stakeholders and partners.
• Travel to on-site energy assessments in California and surrounding areas.

Skills

Energy audits

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in energy/sustainability/engineering

Tools

eQUEST

EnergyPlus

EnergyPro

Energy Toolbase

Job description

Willdan Energy Solutions (WES), part of Willdan Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: WLDN) is seeking an engineer with at least one year of professional experience conducting ASHRAE Level I or II energy audits. WES is a national leader in energy engineering, and our clients include utilities, municipalities, hospitals, schools, hotels, and private enterprises.

Why Willdan?

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K + Employer Match
• Employee Stock Option Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

Willdan Energy Solutions (WES) is seeking an engineer with at least three years of professional experience conducting ASHRAE Level II energy audits that can manage projects and lead a small team to oversee completion of technical reports and presentations. WES is a national leader in energy engineering, and our clients include utilities, municipalities, hospitals, schools, hotels, and private enterprises. As an Energy Engineer II, the ideal applicant will be responsible for a variety of technical functions that will ensure our client's programs and projects are executed using industry best practices as well as providing support for internal teams. This role will include interacting with customers, outside partners, and other Willdan divisions, and mentoring and reviewing the work of less experienced engineers.

The Energy Engineer II will contribute to meaningful, community-focused energy efficiency programs by assessing clients' energy and sustainability needs and goals, develop near-term and long-term solutions, and create reports and other materials that effectively communicate the desired approaches to the clients' stakeholder groups. In support of these broad tasks, candidate will take a leadership role and manage facilities and energy data processing, facilities assessment and field inspections, development and application of software tools, and well as life-cycle performance evaluation of alternative solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work in a collaborative environment with our engineering staff, program managers, project managers, project development team, and clients to identify, evaluate, and develop energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization measures and projects.
• Perform and manage time between a variety of technical tasks, including maintaining client/stakeholder relationships, project site assessments, energy audits, engineering analysis, cost estimating, and development of interim and final deliverables.
• Conduct energy audit site visits to identify and/or confirm potential energy efficiency measures and compile finished energy audit reports in collaboration with senior engineers to propose recommendations for energy efficiency measures, their corresponding energy savings and available incentives and financing.
• Prepare savings calculations using spreadsheets and energy modeling programs (eQUEST, EnergyPro, EnergyPlus, etc.)
• Support development and implementation of project-specific measurement and verification plans.
• Carry out task assignments within allotted time, maintain project tracking systems with pertinent project updates, and communicate status reports to relevant stakeholders.
• Work and communicate effectively with varying departmental levels and manage client requests with professionalism and attention. Coordinate and participate in client and other stakeholder meetings; coordinate team member involvement as required.
• Develop understanding of the California energy efficiency policy framework as it applies to project development and program implementation.
• Cross train and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisor as business needs dictate.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in energy, sustainability, or engineering related discipline.
• Professional Engineer License (preferred but not required).
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in energy efficiency, and/or facilities energy management and sustainability planning.
• Experience performing facility energy assessments, measure identification, and data collection that focus on pumps and motors, HVAC systems, lighting, hot water systems, building automation, and process loads.
• Understanding of energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization principles and calculation techniques.
• Understanding of mechanical equipment & operating principles (e.g. lighting, motors, pumps, heating and cooling systems, controls).
• Exposure to energy modeling software, such as eQUEST, Energy Toolbase, Universal Translator 3, and/or self-developed spreadsheet-based tools preferred.
• Ability to develop client/client-stakeholder facing energy and sustainability planning reports and other presentation materials.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical staff and clients.
• Ability to work independently and manage tasks across multiple projects.
• Works well in a collaborative work environment, comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working within California energy efficiency programs desired.
• Proficiency with MS Office programs.
• Regional travel will be required to conduct on-site energy assessments. Travel may include local and regional site visits, with occasional overnight travel required depending on business needs, project assignments, and geographic coverage.
• Valid California Driver's license.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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