Associate Energy Engineer (NORESCO)

Carrier • Edison, NJ

4d • $53,000 - $106,000

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

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
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• 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

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives
• Retirement Benefits
• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account
• Tuition Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees