Energy Engineer II

CPL; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

HDHP plan

HSA with employer match

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

CPL in Richmond, VA is seeking a qualified energy engineering professional to lead energy audits, benchmark studies, and feasibility assessments, and to support Energy Performance Contract development for diverse building types.

The role requires a 5+ year background in energy engineering, CEM or CEA credentials, strong HVAC and codes knowledge, and the ability to translate complex analyses into actionable recommendations for clients and project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering with 5+ years of experience in energy engineering, energy audits, and building performance analysis.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) credential, with strong knowledge of HVAC systems, energy codes, ASHRAE standards, and utility/incentive programs.
• Proven ability to analyze complex energy systems, identify practical efficiency solutions, and communicate recommendations to clients and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy audits, benchmarking studies, and feasibility assessments to identify energy-saving opportunities and support Energy Performance Contract development.
• Partner with clients and internal engineering teams to develop, evaluate, and implement energy conservation measures for K-12 and commercial building projects.
• Navigate incentive programs, regulatory requirements, and technical reviews to maximize project value and successful outcomes.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering

Job description

Why This Role Matters:

You'll play a key role in helping clients reduce energy consumption, improve building performance, and advance sustainability goals. You'll lead energy assessments, identify high-impact conservation opportunities, and develop Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) for a variety of building types. As a trusted technical expert, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that create lasting value for our clients and communities.

Why This Role Matters:

You'll play a key role in helping clients reduce energy consumption, improve building performance, and advance sustainability goals. You'll lead energy assessments, identify high-impact conservation opportunities, and develop Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) for a variety of building types. As a trusted technical expert, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that create lasting value for our clients and communities.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead energy audits, benchmarking studies, and feasibility assessments to identify energy-saving opportunities and support Energy Performance Contract development.


• Partner with clients and internal engineering teams to develop, evaluate, and implement energy conservation measures for K-12 and commercial building projects.


• Navigate incentive programs, regulatory requirements, and technical reviews to maximize project value and successful outcomes.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering with 5+ years of experience in energy engineering, energy audits, and building performance analysis.


• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) credential, with strong knowledge of HVAC systems, energy codes, ASHRAE standards, and utility/incentive programs.


• Proven ability to analyze complex energy systems, identify practical efficiency solutions, and communicate recommendations to clients and project teams.

What We Offer:

Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week

• Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insurance


• Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium


• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match


• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• FREE Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance


• Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family


• FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance


• PTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per year


• Retirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds


• Internal Mobility & Career Advancement


• Licensure Assistance

Additional benefits available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

• Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance


• Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

What Does It Look Like Working Here?

We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

• Collaboration– working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams.


• Family–celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family.


• Fun– not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity.


• Inspiration– contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeatattitude.


• Integrity– doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through oncommitments.


• Ingenuity– seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solveproblems.

The rate for this position generally ranges between $102,000 to 122,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.