Senior Energy Project Engineer

PowerSecure Brand; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan with matching

Vacation and PTO

Flexible spending accounts

Wellness programs

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks an Energy Project Engineer III to lead engineering work for energy efficiency and energy production projects at customer facilities. You will manage studies, analyses, and design-build construction from award to implementation, collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

The role requires deep HVAC/mechanical system knowledge, energy analysis skills, and strong communication. Occasional travel to client sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5–10 years in similar project work, with studies and reports.
• Experience in mechanical and electrical systems and building automation.
• Travel to customer facilities for surveys and inspections.
• Ability to lead design and construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead facility and system investigations to identify energy efficiency opportunities.
• Lead and finalize engineering studies and analyses.
• Support sales teams through technical customer engagement.
• Lead and manage design engineering efforts for construction projects.
• Prepare and finalize reports and project documentation.
• Comply with workplace and customer-site safety requirements.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Energy analysis

Project management

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Building systems expertise

MS Word/Excel/Project

Coordination across stakeholders

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Related technical field accepted

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Job description

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks an Energy Project Engineer III to lead engineering work for energy efficiency and energy production projects at customer facilities. You will manage studies, analyses, and design-build construction from award to implementation, collaborating with customers, vendors, and internal teams.

The role requires deep HVAC/mechanical system knowledge, energy analysis skills, and strong communication. Occasional travel to client sites is expected.