SENIOR ENGINEER

Brightline Group; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Bonus program

Paid time off

Tech & fitness reimbursement

401(k) matching

Job summary

BrightLine Group is seeking a senior engineer with expertise in energy efficiency, renewable energy, distributed energy resources, and sustainability. The role emphasizes applying technical and analytical skills to solve hard problems in a growing consultancy.

Based in Boulder, CO; Madison, WI; Seattle, WA; or Toms River, NJ, the position offers a hybrid remote/in-office schedule, travel as needed, and opportunities for advancement while supporting utility programs.

Qualifications

• Energy audit and verification experience in residential and commercial buildings.
• Experience with energy efficiency consulting and utility demand-side programs.
• 5+ years of engineering experience with a relevant degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written, computer and oral communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Alignment with team values.

Responsibilities

• Research energy consumption and efficiency at multiple levels from end-use to grid.
• Conduct site visits to verify measure installation and functionality.
• Calculate energy savings using TRM-based and custom methods.
• Provide project management, client relations, and budgeting.
• Use energy performance modeling and building simulations.
• Support market studies and cost-effectiveness analyses.
• Oversee and train junior staff.
• Present findings in reports and presentations.

Skills

Energy audit experience

Energy efficiency consulting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Core values alignment

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Civil/Mechanical/Architectural/Environmental/Electrical Eng

Tools

EnergyPlus

OpenStudio

eQuest

Job description

BrightLine Group is seeking to hire a senior engineer with experience in energy efficiency, renewable energy, distributed energy resources, and sustainability. We’re looking for someone who wants to apply their technical and analytical abilities to solve hard problems and is motivated to dig in. As a small and growing business, we need team members who are flexible and interested in contributing to the group in multiple and creative ways.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Full-time senior engineer for research and analysis in energy efficiency and sustainability. Primary responsibilities will be studying the performance of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and programs and supporting utility companies in the planning and design of future energy efficiency, demand response, and sustainability customer offerings. This position provides opportunities for independence, advancement and progressively increasing responsibility.

This position will be based in either Boulder, CO; Madison, WI; Seattle, WA; or Toms River, NJ, with a hybrid remote and in-office schedule. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen. Some in-state and out-of-state travel may be required, depending on specific project needs. Candidates must hold a valid US driver’s license and may be subject to background checks per client requirements.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS

• Research energy consumption and energy efficiency at a variety of levels, from end-use equipment to grid-level impacts
• Conduct site visits to verify measure installation and functionality
• Calculate and verify electric and natural gas energy savings using TRM-based and custom savings algorithms
• Provide project management, including client relations and project execution and budgeting
• Utilize engineering techniques such as energy performance modeling, building simulation software, on-site data observations, interviews and metering
• Support market characterization studies and cost-effectiveness analysis through software tools and data collection that identify potential energy efficiency opportunities
• Provide oversight, training, and quality control for junior-level staff
• Communicate findings internally and externally through written reports and presentations

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Energy audit and/or measurement and verification experience in residential and commercial buildings, with advanced understanding of building energy systems
• Experience with energy efficiency consulting, utility-administered demand side management programs, renewable energy, and sustainability
• Five or more years of professional work experience with a bachelors or masters degree in relevant civil, mechanical, architectural, environmental or electrical engineering
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written, computer and oral communication skills
• Valid driver’s license
• Alignment with our team’s core values

DESIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using energy simulation tools (e.g. EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, eQuest) to evaluate energy efficiency measures
• Experience utilizing applied statistics, regression analysis, and statistical sampling
• Experience with distributed energy resources, electric vehicles, and energy storage

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

BrightLine provides its employees a professional, collaborative, and family-friendly work environment.

We provide options for flexible schedules and working remotely.

• competitive salary
• comprehensive health, vision and dental insurance plans
• short- and long-term disability
• profit-sharing and performance-based bonus
• paid time off
• technology and fitness reimbursement plans
• a 401(k) plan with employer matching

BrightLine is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary range: $90,000 – $110,000, depending on experience and location.

JOB TYPE

Full time

LOCATION

Boulder, CO; Madison, WI; Seattle, WA;or Toms River, NJ.

BrightLine Group is a woman-owned consulting team based in Colorado and Mississippi with a strong expertise in energy efficiency and utility administered customer programs. We bring a positive and collaborative spirit along with a dedicated work ethic to provide technical solutions and a clear direction forward for our clients.