Energy Manager

Green Powered Technology (GPTech); Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

GPTech is seeking an Energy Manager to support facility energy management activities for the U.S. Air Force at Westover ARB, near Springfield, MA, with additional travel across the U.S. U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a background investigation are required.

The role covers utility data management, meter data analysis, energy program management, and training while providing technical support for energy management and building automation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or closely related field.
• Professional writing and verbal skills are required.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional facility energy management experience.
• Active CEM or CEA credential from AEE is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality control, auditing and analysis/reporting related to utility bills.
• Manage and analyze energy meter data to benchmark building performance and support efficiency improvements.
• Support Air Force and other Federal energy reporting requirements.
• Provide technical support for building automation systems and energy management control systems.
• Provide technical support and training to federal staff.
• Engage in client meetings relevant to assigned work scope.
• Develop communications and reports on investments and decisions.
• Stay current on industry developments in relevant technologies and practices.
• Coordinate project management with GPTech Practice Area leads and Finance.

Skills

Energy modeling

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering or related field

Tools

eQUEST

EnergyPlus

Trane TRACE

Job description

GPTech is seeking an Energy Manager to support facility energy management activities, including utility data management and reporting, energy meter data analysis, energy program management, technical advice and support for energy management and building automation projects, and training. The position will support the U.S. Air Force at Westover ARB, near Springfield, MA. Additional travel throughout the U.S. may occasionally be required. U.S. citizenship and the ability to pass a background investigation are required.

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality control, auditing and analysis/reporting related to utility bills
• Manage and analyze energy meter data to benchmark building performance and to support the development of operational efficiency improvements
• Provide technical and program management support to assist with the preparation of Air Force, DOD, and other Federal energy reporting requirements
• Provide technical support related to building automation systems and energy management control systems
• Provide technical support and training to federal staff
• Engaging in client meetings relevant to assigned work scope.
• Developing targeted communications and detailed reports (white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, briefings, technical analyses, data analysis presentations) on recommended investments and decisions
• Staying current on industry developments in relevant technologies and business practices.
• Providing project management support including coordination with GPTech Practice Area leads and Finance and Administration to fulfill corporate project management and contract management requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to pass a background investigation
• Bachelor's Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional facility energy management experience
• Active Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) credential from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
• Professional writing and verbal skills
• Proficiency in energy modeling software (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus, Trane TRACE) and spreadsheet-based engineering calculations.
• Proficiency with software tools for research, analysis, reporting, communications, and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

The ideal candidate for this position will also have some of the following:

• LEED AP or similar certification
• Active U.S. security clearance
• Experience working with the U.S. Army or Air Force on energy-related projects
• Knowledge of and experience with federal organizations, federal facility energy policies and mandates, and energy management strategies goals
• Field and desk experience with energy system design, installation, operations, maintenance, inspection, and diagnostics