Energy Specialist

Cenergistic; Union (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cenergistic is seeking motivated Energy Specialists in Union, NJ to help schools, universities, hospitals, and government organizations reduce energy waste. You’ll conduct building audits, analyze data, and implement energy-saving measures across client sites.

We train you in energy conservation and building systems. The role emphasizes relationship-building, persistence, and clear communication with custodians, facilities teams, and leadership.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
• Current auto insurance and ability to provide proof of insurance.
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new technology.
• Strong communication, influencing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow issues through to resolution.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Conduct building audits and identify energy-saving opportunities.
• Analyze utility data and investigate unusual energy use.
• Deploy sensors and use energy-management tools.
• Track findings and follow issues through to resolution.
• Prepare reports and present results to client leadership.

Skills

Friendly

Assertive

Achievement-driven

Coachable

Strong communicator

Education

High school diploma

College degree helpful

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. Check out our energy conservation jobs today!

As we expand, we are constantly looking for qualified energy management professionals. Employment opportunities exist in a number of states with both our company and within our clients’ Cenergistic® energy management programs.

Available Positions

Location: Union, NJ

Job Id:473

# of Openings:1

No Energy Background? That’s Okay. We’ll Teach You.

You don’t need an energy background to build a career at Cenergistic. We’ll train you in energy conservation, building systems, and our proven methodology. What we’re looking for is harder to teach: warm assertiveness — the ability to be genuinely likable and genuinely persistent at the same time.

If you like solving problems, working independently, being out in the field, and seeing measurable results from your work, this could be a great fit.

Cenergistic helps schools, universities, hospitals, and government organizations reduce energy waste without capital investment. Since 1986, our clients have redirected more than $7.3 billion in utility savings back to classrooms, patient care, and public services. We’ve also been named an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year 13 times.

What Our Top Performers Have in Common

Our most successful Energy Specialists build real relationships in their buildings — and they don’t let things drop. People are glad to see them walk in, and people also know they’ll follow up on that thermostat setting until it’s fixed. That shows up as five traits:

• Friendly. You’re approachable and easy to work with. Custodians, teachers, and administrators want to help you because they like working with you.
• Assertive. You’re comfortable raising an issue, asking someone to change how they do something, and circling back until it’s resolved — without being pushy or abrasive.
• Achievement-driven. You’re motivated by goals and measurable results, and you hold yourself accountable to them.
• Coachable. You learn quickly, take feedback well, and put it into practice right away.
• A strong communicator and influencer. You can explain the same finding to a maintenance tech and a superintendent, and get both on board. You know how to move people without having authority over them.

What You’ll Do

You’ll be embedded with one client and take ownership of energy performance across their buildings — typically around 20 locations. You’ll spend time in those buildings looking for energy waste: HVAC running when no one is there, lights left on, incorrect thermostat or EMS settings, unnecessary plug loads, and other operational issues. Then you’ll do the part that really matters — get it addressed.

You’ll build relationships with custodians, facilities teams, principals, administrators, and client leadership, and use those relationships to turn what you find into lasting changes.

You’ll also:

• Conduct building audits and identify energy-saving opportunities
• Analyze utility data and investigate unusual energy use
• Deploy sensors and use energy-management tools
• Track findings and follow issues through to resolution
• Prepare reports and present results to client leadership

Where You’ll Find Savings

HVAC & mechanical systems · Lighting · EMS & thermostat settings · Computers & plug loads · Doors, windows & building envelope · Kitchen equipment & plumbing · Irrigation & exterior systems

You don’t need to know all of this on Day One. We’ll train you.

What You’ll Need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
• Current auto insurance and ability to provide proof of insurance
• Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new technology
• Strong communication, influencing, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and follow issues through to resolution
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule

A college degree, facilities experience, HVAC/building automation knowledge, or CEM certification can be helpful — but none are required. Great backgrounds include education, military leadership, facilities, property management, hospitality, healthcare operations, customer success, account management, project coordination, operations, and technical support. There is no single “right” background.

The Schedule

This is a field-based role, not a traditional 8-to-5 desk job. Your week will include client site visits, remote work, virtual meetings, data analysis, reporting, and daily local travel between client buildings.

Because some of the best opportunities to find energy waste happen when buildings are empty, roughly half of audit work may occur during early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, and holiday shutdowns. Flexibility isn’t an occasional requirement — it’s part of the job.

Physical Requirements

You’ll regularly walk and inspect buildings, navigate stairs, access mechanical and equipment rooms, occasionally climb ladders, and carry a laptop, sensors, and other equipment. Work may take place indoors and outdoors and in areas with varying temperatures. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Why This Role Matters

Every dollar you help a school district save is a dollar that can stay in a classroom. For hospitals, those savings can support patient care. For public organizations, they can go back into serving their communities.

And because lasting energy savings depend on changing how buildings are operated, you’re not just finding waste — you’re helping create changes that keep delivering savings year after year.

Build a Career Here

We’re looking for people who want to grow, take on more responsibility, and build a career — not simply fill a position.

Cenergistic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

Nearly 20% of Cenergistic employees are Veterans who have proudly represented the U.S. Air Force, Army, Marines and Navy. Read our Series Spotlight on our Veterans to learn more about their service and stories.

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