Energy Engineer

Ramboll•Chicago, IL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Ramboll is seeking motivated and inquisitive candidates to join the Energy Market in our Chicago, IL office. Develop your excellence in our collaborative, inclusive, diverse, and empowering culture at Ramboll! When you start with Ramboll, you’ll be joining a company that strives to make a difference – for our employees, clients, and society. As you begin working on projects, you will be given increasing responsibility, while also being able to rely on experienced managers and colleagues who offer support and a helping hand as you learn and develop in your role. Our vision is to be a leading consultancy globally, delivering integrated and sustainable solutions that shape today and tomorrow.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s degree in any applicable field such as Mechanical Engineering or Sustainability and 3 years of related experience, or, alternatively, a Master’s degree in same and 1 year of experience.
Experience must include conducting ASHRAE energy audits (Level 1-2); designing spreadsheet-based calculators for EEMs and performing EEM analysis; performing energy benchmarking and analysis using EnergyStar Portfolio Manager and EIA CBECS and RBECS datasets; evaluating sustainability drivers using the GHG Protocol; and working with higher education institutions on energy and sustainability planning through the AASHE STARS certification program.

Responsibilities

Conduct investigative energy assessments and audits to identify energy and cost savings measures.
Perform utility billing and interval data analysis, and energy benchmarking.
Develop custom spreadsheet calculators and analysis tools for energy efficiency measures (EEMs), and conduct spreadsheet analysis to estimate energy and cost savings of proposed EEMs.
Develop construction cost estimates for EEMs and determine economic results (e.g., life cycle cost analysis).
Utilize eQuest and EnergyPlus building energy simulation modeling software to assess the potential savings of EEMs in existing facilities and optimize energy performance of new construction and renovation projects.
Perform Measurement & Verification (M&V) activities including data analysis.
Support company design engineers and construction managers in implementing energy efficiency projects.
Participate in the development of Clean Energy Master Plans and Decarbonization plans.
Support building commissioning activities to ensure that all energy efficient systems are installed and operating correctly.
Summarize engineering analyses and results in written reports, planning documents, and presentations.