Staff Member - Staff Engineer

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

Job summary

Franklin Energy is seeking an experienced Staff Engineer to support energy efficiency and demand-side management programs for commercial and industrial facilities. You will lead project teams, perform energy audits, and develop M&V plans to substantiate savings.

Strong technical background in building systems, energy analysis tools, and client-facing communication is essential, with travel to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in energy engineering or design engineering (HVAC or industrial processes).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
• Experience with energy analysis tools and building modeling programs (eQUEST, EnergyPlus, TRACE 700).
• Proven track record of conducting in-depth energy audits.
• Familiarity with IPMVP and M&V methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional client-facing demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and energy analysis software/tools.

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/system 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

Excel

Energy modeling tools

Communication skills

Client engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Mechanical Engineering preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Tools

eQUEST

EnergyPlus

TRACE 700

Job description

Position Summary

This position is for an experienced Staff Engineer to support energy efficiency and demand-side management programs. This position will focus on identifying strategies to reduce energy consumption and promote clean technologies for commercial and industrial buildings and processes. Additional responsibilities include conducting whole-building facility audits, performing energy analyses, and supporting the development and management of multiple energy efficiency projects and clients.

This role requires strong technical expertise, particularly in building systems and demand-side energy strategies. The successful candidate will also demonstrate flexibility, a diverse technical skill set, strong communication abilities, and excellent client engagement skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

• 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/system testing.
• Develop project-specific Measurement & Verification (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.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• 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.
• Practical experience and strong working knowledge of systems in commercial and industrial facilities.
• Experience in energy-related fields such as energy efficiency, distributed generation, CHP, renewable energy, or HVAC design.
• 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.
• Familiarity with IPMVP and M&V methodologies.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional client-facing demeanor.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and energy analysis software/tools.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Committed to diversity and inclusion
• Reliable transportation

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid driver’s license

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Must have reliable transportation; travel to customer sites is required.
• Willingness to travel up to 20%.

Compensation & Benefits:

Franklin Energy reasonably expects the starting salary for this position to fall between $100,000 and $140,000 Annually. The final offer will be determined based on relevant experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and business needs. Franklin Energy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid time off; paid holidays; and other company-sponsored benefits and programs.