Energy Specialist - Grand Rapids, MI

Cenergistic; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenergistic in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking an Energy Specialist to advise clients on energy management and operational efficiency. You’ll build relationships, conduct site visits, monitor performance, and implement cost-saving initiatives across client facilities.

Successful candidates are excellent communicators, organized, and self-motivated. Travel to client sites is required, with flexible hours to match client needs.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and data tools.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with assigned client contacts.
• Conduct routine site visits to evaluate facility operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor energy performance using company tools and reporting systems.
• Analyze trends and recommend practical, cost-saving solutions.
• Partner with facility teams and leadership to implement energy-saving initiatives.
• Document observations, activities, and recommendations accurately.
• Communicate regularly with clients and internal teams to ensure continued success.
• Represent Cenergistic professionally while delivering exceptional client service.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Time management

Customer-focused

Curiosity

Problem-solving

Organized

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We’re looking for conservation-minded superheroes who are dedicated to building their career and saving the world from energy waste.

Cenergistic® employs experienced, dedicated professionals who are passionate about saving our clients’ money and conserving our natural resources. We are a values-based company that insists on integrity and accountability.

Location: Grand Rapids, MI

Job Id: 463

# of Openings: 2

At Cenergistic, we help schools, universities, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and other facilities reduce energy costs and improve building performance. Since 1986, we've helped our clients save more than $7.3 billion in utility costs while earning recognition as a 13-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year.

As an Energy Specialist, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to your clients—building relationships, solving problems, and helping organizations operate more efficiently. While experience in energy management is helpful, it isn’t required. We provide the training; your communication skills, initiative, and ability to influence positive change are what matter most.

Why Join Cenergistic?

• A flexible, results-focused work environment
• Independence to manage your assigned client portfolio
• Meaningful work with measurable financial and environmental impact
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development
• A collaborative culture that values initiative, innovation, and continuous improvement

What You’ll Do

• Build trusted relationships with assigned client contacts.
• Conduct routine site visits to evaluate facility operations and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor energy performance using company tools and reporting systems.
• Analyze trends and recommend practical, cost-saving solutions.
• Partner with facility teams and leadership to implement energy-saving initiatives.
• Document observations, activities, and recommendations accurately.
• Communicate regularly with clients and internal teams to ensure continued success.
• Represent Cenergistic professionally while delivering exceptional client service.

What Makes You Successful

• Excellent communicators who enjoy working with people.
• Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to adjust priorities and work schedules to meet client needs.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Organized with strong time management skills.
• Customer-focused, consultative, and relationship-driven.
• Curious, adaptable, and comfortable learning new technology.
• Proactive problem-solvers with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams).
• Valid driver's license.
• Reliable transportation and proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently.

Preferred: Energy management experience is welcome but not required.

• Education
• Healthcare or hospitals
• Facilities or property management
• Hospitality
• Operations or project coordinationCustomer service or customer success
• Help desk or technical support
• Military leadership
• Teaching or educational administration
• Business consulting or account management

This is a field-based position supporting clients within an assigned territory. Travel varies based on client assignments and may include schools, universities, healthcare facilities, government buildings, and other commercial facilities.

Energy Specialists enjoy the flexibility to manage their schedules while ensuring the needs of their clients and business objectives are met. Although much of the work is performed during regular business hours, this role occasionally requires early morning, evening, or weekend work to observe facility operations, support client initiatives, or accommodate customer schedules. The ability to adjust your schedule to meet client needs is an essential part of this position.

Time is divided between client site visits, remote work, virtual meetings, data analysis, report preparation, and administrative responsibilities.

Physical Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

The employee must be able to:

• Walk and stand for extended periods during site visits.
• Climb stairs and occasionally use ladders in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, and reach while inspecting building systems.
• Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Operate a computer, tablet, smartphone, and standard office equipment.
• Communicate effectively in person, by phone, and through virtual meeting platforms.
• Travel independently to client locations using reliable transportation.

Cenergistic is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, and without regard to any status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Nearly 20% of Cenergistic employees are Veterans who have proudly represented the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines, and Navy.