Energy Resiliency and Efficiency SME

TradeWind Services; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long- and Short-term Disability

Job summary

TradeWind Services seeks a Campus Energy Resiliency and Efficiency SME to lead a comprehensive energy management program aligned with FEMP and EISA requirements. You will coordinate activities, gather technical data, and develop deliverables for the DOE in collaboration with an established team.

Main duties include reviewing designs for HPSB, drafting continuous commissioning procedures, and supporting energy evaluations and LCC calculations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Resources, or related technical discipline.
• Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or Energy Management Professional (EMP).
• Experience reporting energy use under EISA 2007.
• Proficient in Excel for data analyses and graphics for reporting.
• Thorough understanding of HVAC, central utility plants, air-side distribution, hydronics, and lighting controls.
• US Citizenship (no dual) required; able to provide proof of citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of the FEMP-based energy program per contract requirements.
• Coordinate with the team to deliver DOE-aligned deliverables.
• Gather, evaluate, and assemble data for DOE submissions.
• Review and draft reports to document HPSB compliance.
• Develop and review LCC calculations and procurement justifications.
• Provide program and procedure guidance for FEMP integration.
• On-site work in Richland, WA with periodic on-site visits.

Skills

Energy data analysis

HVAC knowledge

Program management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering orEnergy Resources

Tools

JCI Metasys

EnergyCAP

MAXIMO

AutoCAD

SkySpark

Job description

Title: Energy Resiliency and Efficiency (ERE) Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

TradeWind Services is seeking a Campus Energy Resiliency and Efficiency Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead the execution of a comprehensive energy management program in accordance with Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) requirements and the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA). Working collaboratively with an established team, this individual will coordinate program activities, gather and evaluate technical and operational data, and develop required deliverables for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of the Client’s program developed to meet their contractual requirements within the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)
• Integrate into the current team that contributes elements of the FEMP deliverables.
• Gather, evaluate, and assemble data necessary to produce deliverables to the DOE specified by the FEMP.
• Perform the following tasks:
  • Support campus development projects required to meet High-Performance Sustainable Building (HPSB) standards.
    • Review designs using the HPSB checklist
    • Review commissioning plans and results
    • Draft, review, and approve reports to document compliance with the HPSB standards.
  • Continuous Commissioning of Covered Facilities
    • Draft continuous commissioning procedures for execution by Client’s facility operations staff.
    • Review completed commissioning activities
    • Identify repairs or operational improvements required based on commissioning results
  • Comprehensive Energy and Water Evaluations (CEWE) or “EISA Audits”
    • Review EISA audits completed by Client’s staff and provide comments for implementation into audits
  • Life-cycle Cost-effective (LCC) Calculations
    • Identify facility modifications determined to be life-cycle cost-effective
    • Specify scope of calculations for completion by Client’s staff
    • Review calculations completed by Client’s staff and support scope development of projects for implementation
  • Facility Equipment Procurement Support
    • Review equipment procurement requests to ensure energy efficient products are specified.
    • Support justifications where energy efficient equipment cannot meet operational requirements and energy efficiency goals.
  • Advise Client’s Program and Procedure owners on implementation of the FEMP into their programming documentation.
  • Working on-site (Richland, WA) is preferred but can be performed remotely with on‑site visits every other month (six trips/year). Each trip will include four workdays on site plus travel time.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Resources, or related technical discipline applicable to the role.
• Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or Energy Management Professional (EMP).
• Experience reporting energy use in compliance with Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) of 2007.
• Proficient in the use of Excel for data analyses and preparation of graphics for reporting.
• Thorough understanding of HVAC equipment, central utility plant operations, air-side distribution, hydronics, and lighting controls.
• Knowledge interpreting HVAC and Plumbing Sequence of Operations.
• The contractor must be strictly a United States Citizen (no dual citizenship), living and working in the United States, provide proof of citizenship upon request, and agree to protect controlled unclassified information as stipulated in the contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior direct experience managing energy programs at a DOE National Laboratory, federal campus, or higher-education research site.
• Knowledge and experience using the following software: JCI Metasys building automation systems and EnergyCAP.
• Knowledge and experience using the following or similar software: MAXIMO, AutoCAD, and SkySpark.
• Knowledge of Facility Operations at DOE laboratories.

Salary and Benefits Information

Expected Salary Range: $175k - $250k / year (depending on experience)

TradeWind Services offers a selection of exceptional benefits to employees and their families. We can customize your benefits to fit your specific needs. Benefits include:

• Long- and Short-term Disability Insurance