Energy Engineer II

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Metairie (LA)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ENFRA is seeking an experienced energy engineering professional in Metairie, LA to analyze, design, and optimize building energy systems. You will lead projects, collaborate with clients and engineers, and guide junior staff while applying advanced techniques in energy modeling and data analysis.

Role requires extensive HVAC knowledge, utility data analytics, and lifecycle cost assessments, with opportunities to mentor a team and develop robust M&V plans for energy savings initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
7+ years of experience in a related field.
Advanced knowledge of commercial HVAC systems.
Experience with energy savings projects and life-cycle cost analyses.
Experience analyzing utility data and deriving insights.
Certification: CEM, CMVP, CEP, CEA, EEP or BEP or equivalent.
Registered Professional Engineer credential.

Responsibilities

Interact with clients, contractors, and engineers to fulfill position duties.
Analyze, develop, and evaluate systems.
Improve and maintain current systems or create new projects.
Design and draft blueprints, visit systems in the field, and manage projects.
Collect, compile, organize, and analyze utility consumption data and rates.
Research utility rate changes and deregulated energy cost trends.
Conduct energy benchmarks and energy audits using field data.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Registered Professional Engineer

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power BI

Python

Tableau

Jupyter Notebook

Building Automation Systems

Job description

Interact with clients, contractors, and engineers to fulfill position duties
Analyze, develop, and evaluate systems
Improve and maintain current systems or create new projects
Design and draft blueprints, visit systems in the field, and manage projects
Collect, compile, organize, and analyze utility consumption data and rates
Research utility rate changes and deregulated energy cost trends
Conduct energy benchmarks using EPA Energy Star and other tools
Review utility invoices, resolve errors with utilities, and create utility budgets
Conduct energy audits using field surveys and utility data
Identify and evaluate energy- and cost-reduction improvements
Develop technical reports
Develop and implement IPMVP-adherent measurement and verification plans
Develop energy consumption baselines and adjustments through regression analysis
Coordinate M&V plan design and implementation with clients, utilities, analysts, engineers, construction managers, and commissioning agents
Review metering-system design documents, specifications, and shop drawings
Verify facility utility performance and validate savings
Analyze energy performance, utility bills, sub-metering data, and utility costs
Create, maintain, and distribute M&V dashboards and reports
Monitor energy, weather, and building automation data
Identify facility operational issues affecting energy consumption, comfort, and code compliance
Develop recommendations and prepare stakeholder reports
Develop engineering-based energy models for existing and proposed building operations
Collaborate with team members to identify and evaluate potential improvements
Develop life-cycle cost and other engineering economic analyses
Document engineering calculations and methodologies
Uphold ENFRA's owner advocacy philosophy, mission, and core values
Perform duties with minimal supervision in a team problem-solving environment
Mentor and train Energy Analysts, Senior Energy Analysts, and Energy Engineers
Manage day-to-day activities of subordinate Energy Analysts, Senior Energy Analysts, or Energy Engineers

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
7+ years of experience in a related field
Advanced knowledge of commercial HVAC systems
Experience with energy savings projects
Experience with life-cycle cost analyses
Experience analyzing utility data
At least one of: CEM, CMVP, CEP, CEA, EEP, Or BEP certification through the Association of Energy Engineers or equivalent
Registered Professional Engineer
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft applications
Ability to perform work under minimal supervision
Comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter
Ability to provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group
Critical-thinking, problem-solving, mathematical, computer, and technical skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment
Knowledge of the industry and company's competitors
Ability to multitask and perform duties outside the scope of work when necessary
Willingness to travel 10% of the time to job sites or office locations
Preferred: experience with energy modeling software, building automation systems, energy efficiency programs, team and people management, and data analytics tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Python, Tableau, Jupyter Notebook, or R
Strong organizational skills
Ability to meet physical/work-environment requirements, including prolonged computer work, climbing stairs, kneeling/standing/sitting, repetitive hand/wrist/finger motions, and moving objects up to 20 pounds

Demonstrates advanced knowledge of commercial HVAC systems and energy savings projects, with expertise in utility data analysis and life-cycle cost analyses. Proficient in developing and implementing measurement and verification plans while providing leadership and mentoring to junior team members.

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