Senior Energy Engineer

Boutique Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Hybrid work environment

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to lead impactful energy efficiency and decarbonization projects in California. This role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience and offers opportunities to partner with major utility providers while driving change in the sustainability sector.

You will be responsible for managing project scope and schedules, conducting energy assessments, developing technical analyses, and ensuring compliance with California utility regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in energy efficiency or related engineering fields.
• Significant experience with California utility energy efficiency programs.
• Strong understanding of California energy efficiency policies.

Responsibilities

• Manage energy efficiency and electrification projects from planning to implementation.
• Conduct facility site visits, equipment audits, and energy assessments.
• Develop feasibility studies and strategic energy initiatives.

Skills

Energy efficiency

Energy management

Client relationships

Project management

Technical analysis

HVAC systems

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Title: Senior Energy Engineer

The Senior Energy Engineer is an opportunity to be at the forefront of California’s clean energy transformation. This role gives you the chance to lead high-impact energy efficiency, electrification, and decarbonization projects that directly shape the future of sustainable infrastructure. You'll partner with major utility providers, work alongside industry experts, influence strategic initiatives, and help organizations reduce energy consumption while meeting ambitious environmental goals.

If you are a technical leader who enjoys solving complex challenges, building client relationships, mentoring teams, and driving meaningful change, this position offers the platform, visibility, and growth opportunities to take your career to the next level.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $150,000 / Year DOE

Responsibilities:

• Manage energy efficiency and electrification projects from planning through implementation
• Conduct facility site visits, equipment audits, and energy assessments
• Identify energy savings, electrification and decarbonization opportunities
• Develop feasibility studies, strategic energy initiatives and technical recommendations
• Prepare energy savings calculations, technical analyses and measurement and verification (M&V)
• Manage project scope, schedules, deliverables and implementation activities
• Present solutions to clients and stakeholders and lead client meetings
• Build relationships with clients, vendors, and utility partners while coordinating cross-functional teams
• Ensure compliance with California utility program requirements and regulations

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in energy efficiency, energy management, or related engineering fields
• Significant experience working with California utility energy efficiency programs
• Strong understanding of California/CPUC energy efficiency policies and program requirements
• Experience with commercial building systems, including HVAC, domestic hot water, building automation systems, refrigeration, and/or data center infrastructure
• Experience developing and conducting M&V activities
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation with flexibility based on experience
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility throughout Southern California
• Additional benefits structure to come