Project Engineer III - Energy

c5bf927d-75b0-4e6e-8d59-de5517866227; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Holidays

PTO

401(k) Match

Medical Insurance

Education Sponsorship

Job summary

Veregy is an award-winning decarbonization company focused on accelerating the Energy Transition. The Project Engineer III identifies and develops Energy Conservation Measures and Facility Improvement Measures for Guaranteed Energy Savings Projects, delivering innovative solutions on schedule.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and ability to convey energy savings, existing conditions, and M&V plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer licensure; Certified Energy Manager preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Excel, Project, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) and Facility Improvement Measures (FIMs).
• Lead development and keep projects on schedule with clear scopes and M&V planning.
• Perform energy savings benchmarking and facility walk-throughs.
• Coordinate with operations, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Prepare scopes of work, specifications, and implementation schedules.

Skills

MS Office Suite

Excel

MS Project

PowerPoint

AutoCAD

Revit

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD/Revit

Job description

Veregy is an award-winning NAESCO-Accredited decarbonization company focusing on accelerating and simplifying the Energy Transition. We provide turnkey engineering and construction services designed to reduce our clients' energy and operating costs through the implementation of energy efficiency and infrastructure upgrades, smart building technology, fleet EV infrastructure, clean energy generation, and sustainability.

Summary of Position Functions

The Project Engineer III is responsible for the identification and development of Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) and Facility Improvement Measures (FIMs) that are the basis of Guaranteed Energy Savings Projects. The position requires an innovative solutions-oriented engineer. Leadership is required to work within the project development to fully develop the solutions and stay on schedule. High importance is placed on communication skills to convey the solutions with accurate scopes of work, existing conditions, energy savings, and M&V plan.

Essential Position Functions

• Communicates regularly with all team members regarding project development progress, open and closed tasks and issues.
• Analyze facility utility consumption, review capital and operating budgets, set preliminary performance targets and perform initial energy savings benchmarking.
• Conduct facility walk-thru to identify/verify preliminary scope items.
• Participate in project meetings during all phases of project.
• Evaluate, select, and apply engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria required on projects.
• Create a development timeline, budget, and project development control index.
• Provide facility existing conditions descriptions, Utility Analysis, Facility Energy Profile, preliminary Facility Improvement and Energy Conservation Measure explanations.
• Identify potential Energy Savings, applicable Utility Rebates, or Incentives.
• Engage third-party consultants for design assistance or review.
• Develop detailed Scopes of Work, Specifications and Preliminary Implementation Schedule.
• Solicit bids from qualified subcontractors by conducting facility walk-thru with Operations team.
• Define final project scope and revise Scope of Work Documents to rebid, as necessary.
• Generate and finalize the Project Estimate.
• Complete energy savings calculations and/or energy modelling for the establishment of the project’s energy savings guarantee.
• Validate the Energy Savings Guarantee and M&V Plan.
• Assist with the Final Contract preparation.
• Participate in final Turnover Meeting with the Development and Operations Teams.
• Review contractor submittals to determine conformance with contract documents.
• Support the Project Manager as required during Construction.

Non-Essential Position Functions

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering, or related field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in computer applications, preferably Microsoft Office with an understanding of Microsoft Excel, Project and PowerPoint.
• AutoCAD/Revit experience desired.
• Strong relationship and communicative skills demonstrated by the ability to work collaboratively with a team of like‑minded Professionals, Owner representatives, third‑party consultants and/or subcontractor’s representatives.

Certifications, License and Registrations

• Professional Engineer Licensure.
• Certified Energy Manager credentials highly preferred.
• Valid drivers license.

Work Environment

This position requires most of the work to be accomplished in an office environment.

Physical Demands

This position requires sitting for periods of time at a computer with the freedom to walk around office when necessary; occasional phone, copy machine, and other office machine use; participation in teleconferences using a headset/earpiece; and lifting to 25 lbs. as needed. Some visits will be required.

Travel Required

May require some travel.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation.
• Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, and Paid Time Off.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans.
• 401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions (%).
• Employer Sponsored Life Insurance and AD'D Insurance.
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Continued Education and Trade Certification Sponsorship (Specific Positions).

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Veregy is an EOE Employer.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Veregy, where employment is based upon capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic history, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.