Associate Energy Engineer (NORESCO)

Carrier•Edison, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate Energy Engineer at NORESCO, you will have the ability to develop skills necessary to thrive in a constantly evolving and exciting energy industry while gaining practical hands on experience of building systems. NORESCO’s Sustainability Services consulting group offers a full suite of energy, decarbonization, and sustainable services , including energy auditing, decarbonization plans, new building commissioning and retro-commissioning, energy & daylighting analysis, building certification consulting (including LEED®, WELL, Fitwel, Green Globes, ENERGY STAR), and sustainability and climate action master planning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Ability to travel up to 25%
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

2+ months of energy, electrical, mechanical and/or decarbonization installation, construction, operations and/or engineering experiences through past employment or as an intern
Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
Interest and excitement in the field of decarbonization, electrification and sustainability.
Knowledge of HVAC, lighting, and control systems
Experience with testing equipment (balometers, anemometers, ultrasonic flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters, and others)
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Obtained CEM/EMIT and/or EIT/FE

Responsibilities

Assist in performing energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1 through investment grade) and decarbonization studies, for clients spanning all industries, including commercial, industrial, lab, pharmaceutical, healthcare, higher education, and municipal/county government sectors
Develop a comprehensive understanding of common and complex building systems
Help identify and strategically recommend new and innovative energy and carbon reducing measures to meet individual client’s goals and objectives
Inventory greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and establish energy and GHG baselines, compare to local and industry thresholds
Become proficient in performing calculations to quantify and report on annual energy/cost savings and GHG reductions
Develop budget quality project cost estimates
Utilize our vast array of calibrated testing equipment to perform hands-on retro-commissioning field-testing activities. In doing so, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of various system operating conditions.
Assist in the development of decarbonization and electrification strategic plans.
Evaluate new and innovative advancements in technology.
Evaluate renewable and energy efficiency technologies including solar photovoltaic systems, wind turbines, micro-cogeneration systems, geothermal heat pumps, biomass systems, and thermal storage systems.
Hone your technical, communication, and leadership skills
Foster effective and positive business relationships both internally and externally within the industry