Senior Energy Engineer

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an ESG consultant to develop energy-saving strategies and perform ASHRAE audits for commercial real estate across the United States. You will lead data-driven analyses in Excel, prepare cost estimates, and create client-facing reports in collaboration with engineers and other specialists.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and analytical skills, with travel up to 12 days per month.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field (math, engineering, or science) or related work experience.
• 5-8 years of applicable work experience in a related field.
• Experience developing decarbonization strategies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, green power procurement, RECs, and carbon offsets, preferably in commercial real estate.
• Comfort managing data-driven tasks in Excel and other software platforms, including complex calculations and estimation methods.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Ability to lead internal and client meetings.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 12 days per month.

Responsibilities

• Develop energy-saving strategies and decarbonization initiatives for existing buildings.
• Calculate energy and cost savings and ROI using spreadsheets and other tools.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates for recommended measures.
• Perform ASHRAE Level I and II Energy Audits.
• Support retro-commissioning of existing buildings.
• Consult with clients and engineers on climate control systems, energy modeling, and sustainable design.
• Understand energy-efficiency ordinances across cities and states.
• Review ARCH and MEP drawings for existing buildings and systems.
• Support applications for utility and local incentives.
• Produce technical and non-technical reports for program compliance and ownership review.
• Support project teams on client engagements and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams.
• Review project deliverables for accuracy, timeliness, budget, and client needs.
• Participate in business development to grow Cushman & Wakefield's ESG practice.
• Help shape the ESG practice and perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Energy Auditing

Decarbonization Strategies

Project Management

Technical Writing

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Data Analysis

Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical field

Tools

Excel

Spreadsheets

Data Logging Software

Building Automation Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

• Develop energy-saving strategies and identify energy-efficiency and emissions-reduction measures for existing buildings
• Calculate energy and cost savings and return on investment using spreadsheets and other tools
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates for recommended measures
• Perform ASHRAE Level I and Level II Energy Audits
• Support retro-commissioning of existing buildings
• Consult with clients and engineers on climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, building automation systems, lighting/daylighting design, sustainable design, and energy auditing
• Understand energy-efficiency and sustainability ordinances and requirements across various cities and states
• Review ARCH and MEP drawings for existing buildings and systems
• Support applications for utility and local incentives
• Produce technical and non-technical reports for program compliance and ownership review
• Support project teams on client engagements and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams
• Review project deliverables for accuracy, timeliness, budget, and client needs
• Participate in business development to grow Cushman & Wakefield's ESG practice
• Help shape the ESG practice and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in technical field (math, engineering, or science) or related work experience
• At least 5-8 years of applicable work experience in a related field
• Experience developing decarbonization strategies, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, green power procurement, RECs, and carbon offsets, preferably in commercial real estate
• Comfort managing data-driven tasks in Excel and other software platforms, including complex calculations and estimation methods
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Ability to lead internal and client meetings
• Ability to manage changing priorities and multiple projects simultaneously
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to travel up to 12 days per month

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in developing energy-saving strategies and decarbonization initiatives, with strong capabilities in energy auditing, project management, and technical writing. Proficient in data analysis and client consultation to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability in commercial real estate.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Energy Auditing
• Decarbonization Strategies
• Project Management
• Technical Writing
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Energy Efficiency
• Emissions Reduction
• Cost Estimation
• Data Analysis
• ASHRAE Level I Audit
• ASHRAE Level II Audit
• Energy Modeling
• Building Automation Systems
• Lighting Design
• Sustainable Design

Soft Skills

• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication
• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Decision-Making

Industry Keywords

• ESG Practice
• Commercial Real Estate
• Utility Incentives
• Sustainability Ordinances
• MEP Drawings

Tools & Technologies

• Excel
• Spreadsheets
• Data Logging Software
• Building Automation Tools
• Project Management Software