Senior Energy Engineer

Development Solutions Midwest; Michigan; On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Development Solutions Midwest is a trusted energy consulting partner in Michigan, specializing in maximizing utility incentives, energy efficiency, and cost savings for commercial and industrial clients. The Senior Energy Engineer conducts on-site audits, analyzes utility usage, and develops ECMs.

You will manage energy projects, collaborate with utility partners to secure incentives, and present findings to clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in industrial/manufacturing environments or energy efficiency.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills, including the ability to present technical information to all levels of an organization.
• Ability to travel to client locations, including day and overnight trips.
• Proficiency in MS Office and web-based applications.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site energy audits and analyze utility usage.
• Develop Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) for clients.
• Manage energy projects and collaborate with utility partners to secure incentives.
• Present technical findings and energy-saving recommendations to industrial clients.
• Interact with client organizations at all levels and coordinate with project stakeholders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client management

Technical presentation

Project management

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Development Solutions Midwest is a trusted energy consulting partner specializing in maximizing utility incentives, optimizing project outcomes, and delivering measurable cost and carbon savings for commercial and industrial/manufacturing clients. DSM has been well recognized in the Michigan Energy Efficiency and Energy Waste Reduction arenas since 2009. In business for 25 years, DSM has helped save its clients over $200 Million in energy costs and reduce over 2 million tons of CO2.

Summary

The Senior Energy Engineer is responsible to conduct on-site energy audits, analyzes utility usage and facility processes, develops Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs), and provides recommendations to improve equipment and operational efficiency. The Senior Energy Engineer also manages energy projects, collaborates with utility partners to secure available incentives, and presents technical findings and energy-saving recommendations to industrial/manufacturing clients.

This is a client-facing role requiring strong technical expertise, project management capabilities, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills. The position involves regular interaction with personnel at all levels of client organizations, travel to customer facilities, and hands-on evaluation of industrial and manufacturing environments.

Education and Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in industrial/manufacturing environments or energy efficiency, energy management, and energy waste reduction.
• Strong interpersonal and client relationship skills, including.
• Ability to confidently present technical information and recommendations to individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Ability to develop rapport with clients and establish lasting lines of communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, web-based applications, and online meeting platforms.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving history.
• Ability and willingness to travel to client locations, including day and overnight trips.
• Ability to safely navigate industrial and manufacturing facilities, including using ladders and scaffolding, climbing over and under equipment, and traversing large sites with varying surfaces.

Preferred Skills

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification.
• Experience identifying, developing, and defining Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs).
• Working knowledge of utility energy efficiency and waste reduction programs.
• Experience working in manufacturing plants or industrial environments.
• Engineering experience in industrial and manufacturing/production settings.
• Utility or energy industry experience.ISO-based certification or related experience.