Staff Engineer — Energy Efficiency & M&V

Franklin Energy; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Energy is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to advance energy efficiency and demand-side management programs for commercial and industrial facilities. You will lead project teams, conduct whole-building audits, and apply energy analyses to identify savings opportunities, while developing and managing multiple projects for diverse clients.

The role requires strong technical expertise in building systems, effective client engagement, and the ability to communicate complex findings in

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in energy engineering or design engineering (HVAC or industrial processes).
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Proficiency with energy analysis tools and software, including building modeling programs (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus, TRACE 700).
• Proven track record of conducting in-depth energy audits.

Responsibilities

• Manage project teams from initiation through completion.
• Provide technical expertise to support program outreach and customer engagement.
• Research codes, standards, and emerging technologies.
• Conduct energy audits at commercial, industrial, and municipal facilities to identify and implement energy-saving opportunities.
• Perform site inspections to collect data and conduct functional equipment/testing.
• Develop project-specific M&V plans to substantiate energy savings.
• Install and remove metering and data collection equipment.
• Use analytical tools and M&V methodologies to evaluate performance and recommend system improvements.
• Perform complex energy and financial analyses using appropriate software and tools.
• Research and evaluate innovative approaches to energy efficiency, demand response, resiliency, and renewable energy.
• Develop clear, comprehensive technical reports that summarize project scope, methodology, assumptions, results, and recommendations.
• Communicate project timelines and updates with senior management.

Skills

Energy engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Client engagement

Data analysis

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering preferred

Tools

eQUEST

EnergyPlus

TRACE 700

Job description

Franklin Energy is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to advance energy efficiency and demand-side management programs for commercial and industrial facilities. You will lead project teams, conduct whole-building audits, and apply energy analyses to identify savings opportunities, while developing and managing multiple projects for diverse clients.

The role requires strong technical expertise in building systems, effective client engagement, and the ability to communicate complex findings in