Energy Engineer I (NORESCO)

Carrier•Edison, NJ

2d•$64,500 - $129,500•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Energy Engineer I with NORESCO, you will have the ability to build upon your prior experience to play a key role in performing energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1 through investment grade), for clients spanning all industries, including commercial, industrial, lab, pharmaceutical, healthcare, higher education, and municipal/county government sectors. You will develop a comprehensive understanding of system operating conditions while developing decarbonization and electrification strategic plans and evaluating innovative technologies. You will also assess renewable and energy efficiency solutions, including solar PV, wind, micro-cogeneration, geothermal, biomass, and thermal storage systems. This role involves preparing clear, creative technical reports for diverse audiences, strengthening your technical, communication, and leadership skills, and building effective and positive relationships both internally and across the industry. Travel is expected to be 25%, including same-day visits to client sites.

Requirements

2+ years of experience conducting Energy audits, including development of project cost estimates and annual energy/cost savings calculations
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States due to contractual requirements.

Nice To Haves

CEM/CEA/EBCP/CBCP from Association of Energy Engineers; ASHRAE Commissioning
Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental or Facilities Engineering
Interest and excitement in the field of decarbonization, electrification and sustainability.
Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and business relationships
Retro-commissioning, commissioning, and technical feasibility study experience
Experience with operation and/or design and/or construction of HVAC systems, boilers and steam systems, chilled water plants and pumping systems, compressed air systems, electrical systems, cogeneration plants, and building controls/energy management systems
Experience with testing equipment (balometers, anemometers, ultrasonic flow meters, temperature loggers, electrical meters, and others) a plus

Responsibilities

Perform energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1 through investment grade) for clients across various industries.
Identify and recommend new and innovative energy and carbon reducing measures.
Inventory greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and establish energy and GHG baselines.
Perform calculations to quantify and report on annual energy/cost savings and GHG reductions.
Develop budget quality project cost estimates.
Perform retro-commissioning field-testing activities using calibrated testing equipment.
Develop decarbonization and electrification strategic plans and evaluate innovative technologies.
Assess renewable and energy efficiency solutions, including solar PV, wind, micro-cogeneration, geothermal, biomass, and thermal storage systems.
Prepare technical reports for diverse audiences.
Build effective and positive relationships internally and across the industry.