Junior Energy Efficiency Engineer: Buildings & Savings

Michaels Energy; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Beer Fridays

Fresh fruit daily

Wellness rewards

Job summary

Michaels Energy is an energy consulting firm focused on helping buildings reduce energy use, cut costs, and improve performance. We seek entry-level engineers who are passionate about energy conservation and capable of performing energy assessments, analyzing building systems, and writing reports.

You'll engage with building owners, utilities, and partners, travel regionally up to 30%, and grow through hands-on audits, training, and client-facing meetings in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or building systems engineering.
• EIT or PE is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.
• Interest in energy, systems, and process efficiency and continual learning.
• Willingness to travel up to 30% regionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform energy assessments on commercial and industrial buildings and write reports.
• Recommend changes to building automation systems and perform energy calculations.
• Interact with building owners, utilities, consultants and partners to save energy and reduce costs.
• Support site visits, energy modelling, and data analysis as part of project delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Contractor coordination

Energy efficiency passion

Self-learning

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, or building systems engineering

EIT or PE preferred

Job description

Michaels Energy is an energy consulting firm focused on helping buildings reduce energy use, cut costs, and improve performance. We seek entry-level engineers who are passionate about energy conservation and capable of performing energy assessments, analyzing building systems, and writing reports.

You'll engage with building owners, utilities, and partners, travel regionally up to 30%, and grow through hands-on audits, training, and client-facing meetings in a collaborative environment.