Lead Energy Projects Engineer

Powersecure-Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance coverage

401(k) plan

Vacation/PTO

FSA/HSA

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks an Energy Project Engineer III to lead engineering work for energy efficiency and production projects at customer facilities. The role includes managing energy studies, analyses, and project development, and overseeing construction projects from award through design and implementation.

Requires 5–10 years in similar project work, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and ability to travel to facilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience with development/implementation of mechanical and electrical system projects in customer facilities.
• Responsible for site investigations, energy-use analysis, savings calculations, cost estimates, and technical reports.
• Manages engineering and design activities for design-build projects.
• Works with customers, vendors, subcontractors, consultants, and internal teams to lead projects through development.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication, analytical skills, and building systems expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility and system investigations to identify energy efficiency opportunities.
• Lead and finalize engineering studies and analyses.
• Support sales teams through technical customer engagement.
• Lead and manage design engineering efforts for construction projects.
• Prepare and finalize reports and project documentation.
• Comply with workplace and customer-site safety requirements.

Skills

HVAC design

Electrical systems

Project management

Energy analysis

MS Office

Communication

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks an Energy Project Engineer III to lead engineering work for energy efficiency and production projects at customer facilities. The role includes managing energy studies, analyses, and project development, and overseeing construction projects from award through design and implementation.

Requires 5–10 years in similar project work, a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and ability to travel to facilities.