Senior Energy Engineer

BrightLine Group; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Remote work options

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Profit-sharing

Performance-based bonus

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Technology reimbursement

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

BrightLine Group, a woman-owned energy efficiency consulting firm, is seeking a full-time senior engineer to analyze energy projects and support utility programs from Boulder, CO. The role offers independence, advancement, and client-facing opportunities.

Responsibilities include site visits, energy savings calculations, project management, and communication of findings. Travel may be required; a valid driver’s license is needed, with potential out-of-state assignments.

Qualifications

• Energy audit and/or measurement & verification experience in residential and commercial buildings.
• Experience with energy efficiency consulting, utility-administered demand side management programs, renewable energy, and sustainability.
• Five or more years of professional work experience with a bachelors or masters degree in relevant civil, mechanical, architectural, environmental or electrical engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, computer and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Alignment with our team’s core values.

Responsibilities

• Research energy consumption and energy efficiency at various levels from end-use equipment to grid-level impacts.
• Conduct site visits to verify measure installation and functionality.
• Calculate and verify electric and natural gas energy savings using TRM-based and custom savings algorithms.
• Provide project management including client relations and project execution and budgeting.
• Utilize engineering techniques such as energy performance modeling, building simulation software, on-site data observations, interviews and metering.
• Support market characterization studies and cost-effectiveness analysis through software tools and data collection that identify potential energy efficiency opportunities.
• Provide oversight, training, and quality control for junior-level staff.
• Communicate findings internally and externally through written reports and presentations.

Skills

Energy audit & M&V

Energy efficiency consulting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Driver's license

Team alignment values

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Environmental/Electrical Eng

Tools

EnergyPlus

OpenStudio

eQuest

Job description

BrightLine Group is a woman-owned consulting firm that specializes in energy efficiency and utility-administered customer programs. Known for its positive and collaborative culture, BrightLine Group is dedicated to delivering technical solutions and clear direction to help clients achieve their energy goals effectively. The company prides itself on a strong work ethic, innovative approaches, and fostering professional growth and development. BrightLine Group consistently drives impactful results tailored to meet the needs of its clients.

Role Description

Full-time senior engineer for research and analysis in energy efficiency and sustainability. Primary responsibilities will be studying the performance of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and programs and supporting utility companies in the planning and design of future energy efficiency, demand response, and sustainability customer offerings. This position provides opportunities for independence, advancement and progressively increasing responsibility.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen. Some in-state and out-of-state travel may be required, depending on specific project needs. Candidates must hold a valid US driver’s license and may be subject to background checks per client requirements.

Salary range:$90,000 - $110,000

Location: Boulder, CO; Madison, WI; Seattle, WA; or Toms River, NJ

Primary Job Functions

• Research energy consumption and energy efficiency at a variety of levels, from end-use equipment to grid-level impacts
• Conduct site visits to verify measure installation and functionality
• Calculate and verify electric and natural gas energy savings using TRM-based and custom savings algorithms
• Provide project management, including client relations and project execution and budgeting
• Utilize engineering techniques such as energy performance modeling, building simulation software, on-site data observations, interviews and metering
• Support market characterization studies and cost-effectiveness analysis through software tools and data collection that identify potential energy efficiency opportunities
• Provide oversight, training, and quality control for junior-level staff
• Communicate findings internally and externally through written reports and presentations

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Energy audit and/or measurement & verification experience in residential and commercial buildings, with advanced understanding of building energy systems
• Experience with energy efficiency consulting, utility-administered demand side management programs, renewable energy, and sustainability
• Five or more years of professional work experience with a bachelors or masters degree in relevant civil, mechanical, architectural, environmental or electrical engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, computer and oral communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Alignment with our team’s core values

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using energy simulation tools (e.g. EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, eQuest) to evaluate energy efficiency measures
• Quantitative and analytical experience, including programming experience in Python, R, or other modern programming language
• Experience utilizing applied statistics, regression analysis, and statistical sampling
• Experience with distributed energy resources, electric vehicles, and energy storage

BrightLine provides its employees a professional, collaborative, and family-friendly work environment. We provide options for flexible schedules and working remotely. We offer a competitive salary; comprehensive health, vision and dental insurance plans; short- and long-term disability; profit-sharing and performance-based bonus; paid time off; technology and fitness reimbursement plans; and a 401(k) plan with employer matching. BrightLine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.