Lead Energy Project Engineer

Willdan; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

401K with match

Employee Stock Options

Employee Discount Program

Referral Program

Career Growth

Job summary

Willdan Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer III to lead medium- to high-complexity energy engineering projects. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with senior staff, and drive program delivery with limited oversight.

You will develop savings calculations, M&V support, and technical reports, while identifying opportunities in energy efficiency and electrification to advance our decarbonization initiatives.

Qualifications

• B.S. in energy, sustainability, or an engineering-related discipline.
• 5-7+ years of experience in energy efficiency, distributed energy resources, facilities energy management, sustainability planning, HVAC design/build, HVAC controls, performance contracting, or related energy engineering work.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical project scopes, schedules, deliverables, and cross-functional tasks with limited oversight.
• Strong understanding of energy conservation, electrification, and decarbonization principles and calculation techniques.
• Experience with commercial building systems including HVAC, domestic hot water, building automation and control systems, lighting, pumps, and related equipment.
• Experience with facility energy assessments, data logging, and M&V activities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical project lead for medium to high complexity client and program delivery efforts, including planning, scoping, scheduling, task coordination, quality control, and results tracking.
• Coordinate site visits, energy and equipment audits, data collection, analyses, cost estimates, and deliverables.
• Develop calculations, technical reports, and deliverables; identify risks and elevate issues as needed.
• Identify energy efficiency and decarbonization opportunities; support project development with senior engineers.
• Prepare savings calculations, M&V materials, and technical findings for recommendations.
• Provide analysis to support program strategy and process improvement.
• Maintain client relationships and communicate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Mentor junior staff and provide technical guidance to improve work product quality.
• Additional duties as needed by supervisor.

Skills

Project leadership

Energy efficiency concepts

HVAC systems knowledge

Data analysis / MS Excel

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Client coordination

MS Office proficiency

Education

B.S. in energy, sustainability, or an engineering-related discipline

Tools

EnergyPlus

eQUEST

EnergyPro

Job description

Willdan Energy Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Engineer III to lead medium- to high-complexity energy engineering projects. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with senior staff, and drive program delivery with limited oversight.

You will develop savings calculations, M&V support, and technical reports, while identifying opportunities in energy efficiency and electrification to advance our decarbonization initiatives.