Energy Efficiency Engineer

Michaels Energy•Westminster, CO

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michaels Energy is seeking an energy engineer to support utility energy efficiency programs in Colorado. This position will perform energy assessments and detailed studies on commercial and industrial buildings, recommend changes to building automation systems, perform energy calculations, and write reports. Technical tasks include identifying energy efficiency measures, performing energy engineering calculations and simulations of equipment, estimating project costs, and writing technical reports. Client and customer communication is 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

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in mechanical, chemical, or building systems engineering
Three to seven years' 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, Electrification technologies (heat pumps, heat recovery chillers, etc.), Managing building retrofit projects, Implementing controls upgrades, Building codes/safety standards
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 25% regionally for on-site customer work, with minimal overnight stay.

Nice To Haves

PE (Professional Engineer) is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Perform energy assessments and detailed studies on commercial and industrial buildings.
Recommend changes to building automation systems.
Perform energy calculations and simulations of equipment.
Estimate project costs.
Write technical reports.
Communicate with clients and customers through onsite and virtual meetings, presentations, and writing.
Identify energy efficiency measures.
Remove barriers for customers to implement projects.