Senior Energy Engineer

Kimmel & Associates

Denver (CO)

Hybrid

USD 140,000 - 150,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement plan with company contribu

Professional development

Certification support

Energy efficiency projects

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates seeks a Senior Energy Engineer to lead the design and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency projects for large facilities. This role blends deep technical expertise with project leadership and client engagement.

The successful candidate will mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams, while traveling up to 30% to project sites. Remote workers must report to the Cleveland area headquarters weekly.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in energy engineering.
Expertise in HVAC systems, BAS, renewable energy, or central plant design.
Experience with energy audits, utility analysis, and energy savings calculations.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strong project leadership and collaboration abilities.
Must reside within approximately a 2–3-hour radius of Cleveland, Ohio, or be willing to relocate to the Cleveland or Columbus metropolitan area.
U.S. Citizen and able to pass FBI background check.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency projects for facilities.
Conduct comprehensive energy audits and evaluate utility consumption data.
Develop energy savings calculations and financial analyses.
Collaborate with sales, engineering, estimating, and project management teams.
Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership and ensure project delivery.
Mentor Energy Engineers and other team members.
Stay current on technologies, regulations, sustainability initiatives.
Support projects involving HVAC, BAS, lighting upgrades, renewable energy, central plant optimization.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building automation systems

Renewable energy technologies

Central plant design

Energy audits

Energy savings calculations

Strong communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a leading facility solutions provider dedicated to helping organizations improve building performance through innovative energy and infrastructure solutions. Their expertise spans HVAC system design, electrical upgrades, building automation systems, maintenance, repair, and comprehensive energy conservation initiatives.

With a proven track record of reducing operating costs while improving sustainability and carbon reduction, the company partners with clients across commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, government, and industrial markets. Their collaborative culture, technical expertise, and commitment to practical, results-driven solutions have earned them a reputation as a trusted industry leader.

As demand for energy-efficient infrastructure continues to grow, our client is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to provide technical leadership on complex, high-impact projects.

About the Position

The Senior Energy Engineer will lead the development, design, and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency projects for large, complex facilities. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership and client engagement, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who is passionate about delivering innovative, sustainable building solutions.

The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, estimating, sales, and project management teams while serving as a technical resource for clients and mentoring junior engineering staff.

This position requires up to 30% travel to project sites. Candidates living within approximately two to three hours of Cleveland are encouraged to apply. Remote employees must report to the company's Middleburg Heights headquarters at least once per week.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency projects for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.

Conduct comprehensive energy audits and evaluate utility consumption data.

Develop accurate and defensible energy savings calculations and financial analyses.

Collaborate with sales, engineering, estimating, and project management teams throughout project development and execution.

Present technical findings, recommendations, and project solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.

Provide technical leadership throughout project execution, ensuring quality, accuracy, and successful project delivery.

Mentor and support Energy Engineers and other project team members.

Stay current on emerging technologies, industry regulations, sustainability initiatives, and energy engineering best practices.

Support projects involving HVAC systems, building automation, lighting upgrades, renewable energy technologies, and central plant optimization.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.

Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in energy engineering.

Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following:

HVAC systems

Building automation systems (BAS)

Renewable energy technologies

Central plant design

Strong experience performing energy audits, utility analysis, and energy savings calculations.

Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Strong project leadership and collaboration skills.

Candidates must reside within approximately a 2–3-hour radius of Cleveland, Ohio, or be willing to relocate to the Cleveland or Columbus metropolitan area.