Energy Engineer/Senior Energy Engineer

Trio; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in sustainability and energy consulting is seeking a skilled Energy Engineer or Senior Energy Engineer. This exciting role involves leading energy audits, developing energy efficiency projects, and working closely with clients to achieve their sustainability goals. With a fully remote work environment and travel opportunities, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in the clean energy transition. If you are passionate about energy efficiency and have a solid engineering background, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 3-15 years of experience in energy or retro-commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems and energy audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead energy audits and carbon reduction projects.
• Analyze data to identify energy conservation opportunities.
• Prepare technical reports and present findings to clients.

Skills

Energy Audits

HVAC Systems Knowledge

Data Analysis

Financial Analysis

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Join to apply for the Energy Engineer/Senior Energy Engineer role at Trio.

This range is provided by Trio. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$83,600.00/yr - $155,900.00/yr

Trio is a global sustainability and energy advisory company that helps large commercial, industrial, and institutional organizations navigate the clean energy transition. We provide integrated strategy and implementation services – in sustainability, renewables, energy procurement, conventional supply, energy optimization, and transportation electrification – to help the world’s largest organizations meet their strategic, financial, and sustainability goals.

The Trio family of companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Edison International (NYSE: EIX).

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced professional with a full understanding of relevant engineering concepts and experience with energy consulting projects, including energy audits, retro-commissioning (RCx) studies, conceptual development of capital energy efficiency, carbon reduction, renewable energy projects, and the ability to resolve a variety of technical client issues. This team member will work with, and sometimes lead, a high-performing team on exciting energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainability consulting projects. This job requires a fully qualified engineer who has demonstrated success as a Project Engineer or Energy Engineer.

This is a full-time, permanent position based remotely in the US with travel expectations up to 30%.

Engineer or Senior Engineer level titles will be considered based on experience.

Responsibilities:

• Lead completion of energy audits, retro-commissioning, investigations, and carbon reduction (decarbonization) audits of various facilities — primarily in industrial and healthcare facilities, occasionally including higher education, commercial, and municipal facilities.
• Identify energy conservation projects that include both capital and operational measures.
• Analyze data from temporary data loggers, permanent submeters, and customer-provided BMS trend data to identify and quantify opportunities.
• Troubleshoot faulty systems and provide recommendations for corrective actions.
• Perform calculations of energy savings and help develop calculation templates.
• Prepare project implementation cost estimates.
• Review engineering designs, shop drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, and other construction documentation.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations and assist in presenting to clients and senior leaders.
• Ensure that savings projects for identified projects are plausible and financial risks are identified.
• Experience with ongoing measurement and verification of projected energy savings is a plus.
• Attend jobsite meetings and field surveys as required.
• Partner with Project Managers to complete projects to ensure timely client deliverables.
• Work with national clients to help achieve sustainability goals.
• Develop and train Project Engineers and Associate Project Engineers.

Essential Functions:

• In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems (steam, air, and water distribution systems, etc.).
• Field experience with HVAC systems — boilers, chillers, air-handlers, etc.
• Knowledge of process systems (compressed air, process heating, process cooling, purified water, GMP / clean rooms, etc.) a plus.
• Experience in estimating HVAC and other energy project costs.
• Experience in financial analysis of various energy projects.
• Experience in measurement and verification of projected energy savings.
• Familiarity with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Electrification projects, and commercial and industrial heat pumps.
• A willingness to learn and work in a team environment with extensive contact with clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and independently once properly trained.
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Determine methods and procedures on new assignments and coordinate activities of other personnel.
• Contribute to and coordinate team development activities (training, tool development, etc.).
• Actively pursue technical development relevant to project/team needs.
• Share knowledge via team trainings upon request.
• Assist with tool development without guidance.
• Present results to customers.
• Drive repeat business through excellent work; support sales as needed.

Requirements:

• 3-15 years of experience in the energy, commissioning, and/or retro-commissioning field (level will align with experience).
• BS in engineering or higher.
• Client-facing communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferences:

• LEED AP, CEM, and other technical certifications a plus.
• EIT/PE License.
• Networking with key contacts outside own area of expertise.
• Business development skills and contributions with new and existing clients.

Work Environment:

• Fully remote work environment with on-site assessments at client locations and construction sites.
• Noise levels range from low to moderate in office settings, moderate to high on construction sites.
• Travel: 10-30% on average.

Trio is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and participate in E-Verify.