Senior Project Engineer - D.C., Maryland, Virginia Region

TEN; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with generous contributions

Project profit sharing

Job summary

A progressive energy solutions firm located in Maryland is searching for a Senior Project Engineer to lead technical delivery of energy projects. Responsibilities include conducting energy audits, developing feasibility studies, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure optimal project execution. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of experience in energy efficiency projects, strong project management skills, and knowledge of energy modeling tools. This role provides the opportunity to work in an innovative environment focusing on sustainability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience performing energy audits and delivering energy efficiency projects.
• Familiarity with HVAC, boilers, chillers, and controls.
• Strong scope development for subcontractors to reduce risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical delivery of energy projects across various facilities.
• Conduct energy audits and develop feasibility studies for energy savings.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure project designs meet quality standards.

Skills

Energy audits

Energy modeling tools

Proficiency in Excel

Electrical and mechanical systems knowledge

Project management fundamentals

Education

BS in Mechanical, Architectural, or Energy Engineering

Tools

eQUEST

EnergyPlus

Procore

Job description

The Efficiency Network, Inc. (TEN) is an independent energy-focused design/build contractor that provides building infrastructure upgrades and energy projects services to state, local, and federal government, K-12 education, higher education, healthcare, and large commercial and industrial customers. We help our clients address deferred maintenance, invest in infrastructure, improve the efficiency and sustainability of their buildings, and make their operations more resilient.

TEN applies state of the art technology, engineering, construction and project management concepts and practices, along with creative financing and ownership solutions, to deliver projects quickly and efficiently.

TEN is part of the Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc. family of companies.

Summary

Reporting to TEN’s Vice President, Engineering and Performance, the Senior Project Engineer is responsible for leading the technical delivery of energy projects across commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. You will engineer projects from feasibility through design and into construction, participating in ensuring the solutions you have developed are commissioned for optimized performance as designed, reducing utility and operating and maintenance costs. This role ensures that the designs provided meet technical, regulatory, and quality standards while aligning with project objectives and client requirements. The Senior Project Engineer will collaborate closely with internal development, engineering, construction, and performance teams, external design professionals (architects and engineers) and subcontractors to translate conceptual designs into executable plan documents and constructable project strategies.

Location

The successful candidate is situated in the DMV (Washington Metropolitan Area – DC, Maryland, Virginia) and will work from either a TEN office or a home-based office and will require travel to customer sites as necessary.

Key Responsibilities

Project Development & Feasibility

• Conduct energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1–3), utility data analysis, and end-use profiling to identify savings opportunities.
• Develop feasibility studies, savings calculations, and business cases (NPV, IRR, payback, LCOE).
• Build and calibrate energy models (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus, Trane 3D, Carrier HAP)
• Prepare scenario analyses for distributed energy resources (DERs) (e.g., solar PV, BESS, CHP/microturbine, demand response, electrification) a plus.
• Presentation and Customer meeting participation

Technical Design & Engineering

• Produce engineering deliverables: one-line diagrams, equipment selection, specifications, load calculations, schematics, solution summaries, and design submittals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes/standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC) and local utility interconnection requirements.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews, design risk assessments, and constructability checks.

Project Execution & Controls

• Coordinate with construction team, subcontractors, OEMs, and integrators.
• Review submittals and RFIs.
• Site inspections, quality control, support commissioning, and start-up
• Assist in developing O&M manuals and training.
• Assist in building and implementing measurement and verification (M&V) plans, tracking performance, and delivering post-implementation reports.
• Assist in navigating permitting and interconnection processes with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and utilities.
• Assist with identifying and securing incentives, grants, and rebates where applicable.
• Maintain rigorous safety practices and environmental compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Present technical findings to clients and executives in clear, business-focused terms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, development, construction, performance and finance departments to align scope and outcomes.
• Prepare concise reports, design packages/submittals, energy conservation measure (ECM) summaries and executive summaries.

Qualifications

Required

• BS in Mechanical, Architectural, or Energy Engineering (or related field).
• 7+ years of experience performing energy audits, delivering energy efficiency and/or distributed energy projects.
• Proficiency in energy modeling tools, and Excel-based analysis.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems (switchgear, drives, HVAC, boilers, chillers, controls).
• Experience with construction and implementation of ECMs from constructability aspect
• Strong Scope of Work development for subcontractors to reduce company risks
• Awareness of strong project management fundamentals (schedule/budget control, risk management, vendor coordination).

Preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE or EIT on path to PE) Certified Energy Manager (CEM);
• Experience with DERs (solar, storage, CHP, microgrids), utility interconnection, and commissioning.
• Working knowledge of name brand building automation systems (BAS) and measurement & verification (IPMVP) protocols.
• Experience with incentive programs (utility rebates, state/energy grants) and decarbonization roadmaps.

Core Competencies

• Technical Rigor: Applies engineering first principles with practical field judgment.
• Project Delivery: Plans, executes, and closes project deliverables with discipline; mitigates risk early.
• Communication: Simplifies complex technical topics for non-technical stakeholders.
• Financial Acumen: Connects technical scope to business outcomes (cash flow, ROI).
• Problem Solving: Anticipates constraints; proposes options and trade-offs.
• Safety Mindset: Champions site safety and compliance.

Tools & Platforms

• Word/Excel for documenting and analytics
• Procore for development, design, and project management
• energy modeling (eQUEST/EnergyPlus/Trane 3D/Carrier HAP
• controls/SCADA familiarity, BI/reporting tools (Power BI preferred).

Working Conditions

• Travel: mostly local ~20–40% (regional project sites; adjust as needed). Drivers license required.
• Physical: Ability to climb ladders, work around mechanical/electrical equipment, and use PPE.
• Work Environment: Construction site, customer facility, and office settings; occasional off-hours for travel and collaboration.
• Project profit sharing paid quarterly (when applicable)
• Comprehensive benefits: medical/dental/vision, 401(k) plan with very generous contributions and match, paid time off, professional development support and training.