Energy Efficiency Engineer

Michaels Energy•Boston, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michaels Energy is seeking an engineer to deliver technical support for utility energy efficiency programs in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and support measurement and verification work in New York and Connecticut. This position will perform energy assessments and detailed retro-commissioning studies on commercial and industrial buildings. Technical tasks include identifying energy efficiency measures, performing energy engineering calculations and simulations of equipment, estimating project costs, writing technical reports and collecting energy usage data using logging equipment. Work may also include new construction design consulting for energy efficiency, energy modeling, review of facility decarbonization plans, site visits to assess decarbonization feasibility, and third-party review of calculations. Client and customer communication is also critical in this role. Types of communication include onsite and virtual meetings, presentations, and non-technical and technical writing. We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about energy efficiency and removing barriers for the customer that will result in the implementation of projects.

Requirements

Four-year degree, preferably in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or building systems engineering
Three to seven years of experience combining any of the following: Energy efficiency industry – e.g., utilities or performance contracting, HVAC operations, controls, and/or building energy investigations, Utility program experience in retro-commissioning, ASHRAE level 2 energy audits, or custom rebate calculations, Managing building retrofit projects, Implementing controls upgrades, Commissioning HVAC retrofits, HVAC Design or Electrical Design as part of a Design/Build or A&E Firm, Energy modeling using Open Studio or eQuest
Excels at communicating complicated ideas to a variety of audiences
Skilled at interfacing with contractors and building owners
Deep interest in energy, systems, and process efficiency, and improving productivity
Lifetime self-learner
Ability to travel up to 30% regionally (upstate NY, NH, CT, MA) with minimal (~2/month) overnight stays

Nice To Haves

PE or EIT is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Perform energy assessments and detailed retro-commissioning studies on commercial and industrial buildings.
Identify energy efficiency measures.
Perform energy engineering calculations and simulations of equipment.
Estimate project costs.
Write technical reports.
Collect energy usage data using logging equipment.
Provide new construction design consulting for energy efficiency.
Perform energy modeling.
Review facility decarbonization plans.
Conduct site visits to assess decarbonization feasibility.
Perform third-party review of calculations.
Communicate with clients and customers through onsite and virtual meetings, presentations, and non-technical and technical writing.
Lead customer meetings and project report outs.
Complete energy audits independently.
Complete M&V site visits independently.
Review facility decarbonization plans.