Energy Engineer II

Walker-Miller Energy; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker-Miller Energy Services in Detroit, MI is hiring an Energy Engineer II to independently evaluate energy efficiency projects, audits, and savings calculations, providing technical ownership and QA/QC.

You will work with owners, engineers, and internal teams, apply TRMs and industry standards, perform energy modeling and financial analysis, and maintain project records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• At least 3 years of relevant energy engineering experience.
• Proficiency in energy savings calculations and QA/QC reviews.
• Experience with TRMs, utility program requirements, and building systems.

Responsibilities

• Embrace and apply core values in daily work.
• Develop and validate energy savings calculations per TRMs and standards.
• Review technical analyses for completeness and accuracy against program requirements.
• Prepare documentation: calculations, findings, recommendations, and correspondence.
• Manage projects and reviews to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Conduct energy audits, site assessments, and opportunity identification.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of savings calculations and analyses.
• Collaborate with owners, engineers, contractors, and internal teams.
• Apply knowledge of lighting, HVAC, controls, and building envelope to prioritize savings.
• Maintain data and use software to analyze energy data.
• Mentor junior engineers on engineering best practices.

Skills

Energy savings calculations

QA/QC

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

3+ years of relevant experience

Tools

Energy analysis software

Microsoft Excel

TRMs

Job description

Company Overview:

Founded in 2000, Walker-Miller Energy Services is a core-values driven company committed to changing lives through energy efficiency.We create and manage customized energy waste reduction programs that help electric and gas utilities meet mandated energy savings goals.

Our experience driven philosophy of energy efficiency as economic development helps families and businesses save energy and save money. Through innovative, inclusive initiatives, we help build communities by creating local jobs, producing equitable energy savings for all rate payers, and spurring the growth of diverse local businesses.

Our operating philosophy is reflected in our core values. We refer to them as BEHIVE.

B - Boldly Go

E – Embrace Equity

H - Humble Confidence

I - Inclusive Stewardship

V - Value Reputation

E - Extraordinary Experience

Position Summary:

The Energy Engineer II independently evaluates and executes the review of energy efficiency projects, audits, analyses, and savings calculations. This role provides technical ownership, QA/QC, stakeholder support, process improvement, and guidance to junior engineers.

Essential Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• Embrace and operate within the core values.
• Develop, review, and validate energy savings calculations using approved engineering methodologies, Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs), utility program requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Review project applications, engineering analyses, calculations, and supporting documentation for completeness, technical accuracy, and consistency with program requirements.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, including calculation summaries, engineering findings, recommendations, review comments, and project correspondence.
• Independently manage assigned projects and technical reviews to meet established schedules, milestones, quality standards, and delivery commitments.
• Organize and prioritize multiple assignments based on program needs, project complexity, customer commitments, and technical risk.
• Conduct energy audits, site assessments, and technical evaluations by analyzing facility systems, equipment, operating conditions, and utility data to identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Perform technical quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of projects, savings calculations, assumptions, and engineering analyses; document findings and resolve discrepancies.
• Work with business and building owners, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, utility clients, and internal teams to provide technical guidance and support participation in energy efficiency programs.
• Apply knowledge of lighting, HVAC, controls, domestic hot water, compressed air, refrigeration, building envelope, and integrated design to evaluate energy use and prioritize recommendations based on savings, demand reduction, first cost, and customer value.
• Perform energy modeling, financial analysis, and cost-effectiveness analysis to assess project feasibility and support technically sound recommendations.
• Maintain accurate project data and technical records in program databases and use engineering software to create, analyze, and interpret energy data.
• Research emerging technologies, industry trends, codes, standards, and alternative energy solutions through technical review and engagement with manufacturers and industry resources.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of engineering tools, calculators, templates, measure builds, technical standards, and review processes.
• Mentor junior engineers by providing technical guidance, calculation review, knowledge sharing, and support on engineering best practices.
• Apply sound engineering judgment to resolve routine and moderately complex technical issues and coordinate across engineering, operations, outreach, program coordination, and QA/QC teams.
• Ensure compliance with company quality and safety standards, utility program guidelines, contractual requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, technical science(s), or a related field and at least three (3) years of relevant experience; or an associate’s degree, or at least five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to independently perform energy savings calculations, technical analyses, energy audits, and QA/QC reviews.
• Working knowledge of TRMs, utility program requirements, building systems, and applicable engineering standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, advanced Excel, and energy or engineering analysis software.
• Strong project management, technical documentation, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills.

Licenses & Certifications:

• CEM (Certified Energy Manager), preferred.
• CMVP (Certified Measurement and Verification Professional), preferred.
• EIT, PE, BEAP, BEMP, or a comparable energy or building-performance credential, preferred.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal local travel (less than 10%).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to touch and handle tools and/or controls.
• The team member is frequently required to stand, walk, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Noise level is typically low to moderate.

Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

The above information describes the general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be necessary in this position.

Walker-Miller Energy Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At Walker-Miller Energy Services, we Embrace Equity by encouraging qualified candidates from all backgrounds and identities to apply for open positions! We have several optional questions about candidates’ demographics, but they do not impact hiring decisions. In fact, all candidate demographic data is anonymized for compliance purposes and to reduce unconscious bias in the hiring process, so none of the information collected here will be attached to your individual application. We ask for this information because Walker-Miller is committed to inclusive recruitment practices, so we hold ourselves to a high standard in developing a candidate pool that is diverse in background, experience, and perspective.

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