Senior Energy Engineer

Willdan; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K + employer match

Employee Stock Option Program

Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

Job summary

Willdan is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer in California to lead energy efficiency projects, manage client relationships, and train junior engineers. This role requires a deep understanding of California energy policies, significant experience in energy management, and exceptional communication skills. Responsibilities include conducting technical audits, managing project delivery, and mentoring staff. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, along with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in energy efficiency and/or facilities energy management.
• Thorough understanding of California/CPUC energy efficiency policy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through various delivery platforms.
• Train and mentor junior engineering staff.
• Conduct energy audits and performance evaluations.

Skills

Energy efficiency management

Project management

HVAC systems knowledge

Communication skills

MS Excel proficiency

Education

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

Tools

EnergyPlus

eQUEST

Job description

Why Willdan?

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K + employer match
• Employee Stock Option Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Opportunities for Career Growth and Development

Summary

Willdan is currently seeking an experienced Senior Energy Engineer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a variety of technical functions that ensure our client’s programs and projects are executed using the industry’s best practices as well as providing support for internal teams. This role will include interacting with customers, outside partners, and other Willdan divisions, and mentoring and reviewing the work of less experienced engineers. We are looking for team members who are accomplished, adaptable, and self‑directed. The candidate should thrive both as an individual and as a team member in our flexible work environment and share our commitment to the importance of our work.

Responsibilities

• Utilize knowledge of California energy efficiency policy, engineering principles, and commercial project experience to identify energy efficiency and electrification opportunities and manage associated projects through the deemed, custom, and NMEC delivery platforms.
• Independently own and manage projects, strategic initiatives, and feasibility assessments, including all technical aspects of planning, scoping, scheduling, deciding technical approach, delegating tasks, ensuring technical quality, overseeing implementation, and tracking results.
• Support client, vendor, and trade ally relationships and manage client requests with professionalism and attention. Coordinate, lead, and participate in client and other stakeholder meetings; coordinate team member involvement as required.
• Perform site visits, energy and equipment audits, M&V evaluations, and trainings to support the development of projects and verify installation performance and compliance.
• Prepare savings calculations using spreadsheets and energy modeling programs (eQUEST, EnergyPlus, etc.)
• Train and mentor junior engineering staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in energy efficiency and/or facilities energy management, with significant experience in California utility energy efficiency programs.
• Thorough understanding of California/CPUC energy efficiency policy and associated project and program requirements.
• Thorough understanding of energy conservation and electrification principles and calculation techniques.
• Experience with commercial building systems, including HVAC, domestic hot water, building automation and control systems, and/or process loads such as commercial refrigeration and data center infrastructure.
• Ability to develop and perform project-appropriate M&V activities.
• Ability to lead, delegate, coordinate, and track project team tasks, including senior-level subject matter experts and junior engineers.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical staff and clients.
• Works well in a collaborative work environment; comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office programs, with specific emphasis in MS Excel.

Desired

• Familiarity with energy efficiency claims, program key performance indicators, and the CEDARS Cost Effectiveness Tool (CET)
• Familiarity with California eTRM and deemed measure package requirements
• Proficiency with energy modeling software, such as EnergyPlus and eQUEST, and self-developed spreadsheet-based tools
• Familiarity with electrification and decarbonization technologies and approaches
• Experience leading ASHRAE Level 1 & 2 energy audits
• Retro-commissioning experience
• Familiarity with conducting Site and/or Population-Level normalized meter energy consumption (NMEC) analysis

Education and Certifications

• B.S. in energy, sustainability, or engineering related discipline.
• Professional Engineer License (preferred but not required).

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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