Resource Efficiency Managers (REM)

GPTECH; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GPTech is seeking Resource Efficiency Managers (REM) to support the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD).

The REM will work at DOD facilities worldwide, supporting federal energy managers in achieving the energy management requirements as specified in energy laws, regulations, policy, guidance, and directives. Responsibilities include facility energy management activities, data analysis, and training; you will identify infrastructure energy improvements to reduce energy and water use, support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional facility energy management experience.
• Active Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) credential from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
• Professional writing and verbal skills.
• Proficiency in energy modeling software and spreadsheet-based engineering calculations.
• Proficiency with software tools for research, analysis, reporting, communications, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Promote energy and water conservation and manage installation utility resources.
• Research and identify energy savings projects.
• Incorporate energy efficiency measures into new construction, renovations, and operations; support project management activities.

Skills

Energy Modeling

Data Analysis

Technical Writing

Project Management

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Bachelors in Energy Engineering

Tools

EnergyPlus

eQUEST

Trane TRACE

Job description

About GPTech

GPTech is a global energy and infrastructure consulting firm passionate about engineering and energizing a future for all. We are a close-knit team of highly qualified technical and development professionals dedicated to making a lasting impact.

Working at the intersection of energy, infrastructure, and development, GPTech provides solutions to government agencies, quasi-government organizations, multilateral financial institutions, and utilities with sizable investments in energy and infrastructure.

Providing comprehensive services for the entire project lifecycle, we deliver solutions to help clients save money, enhance operations, protect the environment, and achieve sustainable impacts. We are a trusted partner for delivering solutions through ongoing engagement and continuous improvement. As a small business, we are proud of our big results. After just 16 years in business, GPTech has successfully supported more than 100 projects for over 30 clients in over 75 countries, with no sign of slowing down. Today, we are one of the world’s leaders in employing innovative energy and engineering solutions to sustainably manage the earth’s resources and support resilient, thriving communities.

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Position Summary

GPTech is seeking Resource Efficiency Managers (REM) to support the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The REM will work at DOD facilities worldwide, supporting federal energy managers in achieving the energy management requirements as specified in energy laws, regulations, policy, guidance, and directives.

Responsibilities may include facility energy management activities, including utility data management and reporting, energy meter data analysis, energy program management, technical advice and support for energy management and building automation projects, and training.

The REM will provide expertise to identify infrastructure energy improvements to reduce energy and water utilization to meet energy and water security, resilience, and reduction goals, and provide support for energy construction activity, documentation review, energy awareness, energy savings performance contracts (ESPC and UESC) and other energy related activities.

The purpose of the program is to increase the effectiveness of government energy programs by reducing energy and water costs through the implementation of cost-effective programs and practices derived from a review of available data and processes.

Responsibilities

• Work toward the promotion, education, and adoption of energy and water resource conservation and management activity assistance necessary to optimize the use of installation utility resources, including natural gas, coal, electricity, water, and wastewater
• Research and identify energy savings projects
• Ensure that energy efficiency and water conservation measures are incorporated into new construction, renovations, maintenance, and operations of energy program actions Support project management activities, e.g., project planning, initiation, execution, evaluation, and closeout
• Provide energy-related project design review comments
• Support energy-related facility repair and construction activities
• Work closely with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, the installation energy manager, local site personnel, and other contractors to achieve resource efficiency improvements, cost savings, and other specified energy metrics, such as security and resiliency
• Provide quality control, auditing and analysis/reporting related to utility bills
• Manage and analyze energy meter data to benchmark building performance and to support the development of operational efficiency improvements
• Provide technical and program management support to assist with the preparation of Federal energy reporting requirements
• Provide technical support related to building automation systems and energy management control systems
• Provide technical support and training to federal staff
• Engaging in client meetings relevant to assigned work scope
• Developing targeted communications and detailed reports (white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, briefings, technical analyses, data analysis presentations) on recommended investments and decisions
• Staying current on industry developments in relevant technologies and business practices
• Providing project management support including coordination with GPTech Practice Area leads and Finance and Administration to fulfill corporate project management and contract management requirements

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to pass a background investigation
• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional facility energy management experience
• Active Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) credential from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
• Professional writing and verbal skills
• Proficiency in energy modeling software (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus, Trane TRACE) and spreadsheet-based engineering calculations.
• Proficiency with software tools for research, analysis, reporting, communications, and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this position will also have some of the following:

• Professional Engineer license or Engineer in Training (EIT)
• LEED AP or similar certification
• NABCEP Certification
• Active U.S. security clearance
• Experience working with the U.S. Army or Air Force on energy-related projects
• Knowledge of and experience with federal organizations, federal facility energy policies and mandates, and energy management strategies goals
• Field and desk experience with energy system design, installation, operations, maintenance, inspection, and diagnostics
• Prior experience working for a U.S. government contractor
• Prior experience working as a REM

The physical demands and work environment that are described in this position description are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This position description is a summary of the essential functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties and requirements of the position; at any time, the employee’s manager may assign other duties as related, or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary, within the general scope of the role, without the need for additional compensation.

GPTech obeys all laws prohibits the discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, parental status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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