Energy Engineer

Acara•Cheektowaga, NY

41d•$70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Energy Engineer to join our growing team. This role involves conducting comprehensive energy audits, analyzing building systems, and identifying opportunities to enhance energy efficiency. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in energy conservation measures, energy modeling, and have excellent project coordination skills.

Requirements

B.S. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
3 years of prior experience with building simulation/modeling software and/or testing equipment (blower door, combustion, thermal imaging and/or other measurement and testing equipment)

Nice To Haves

Professional certification (i.e., CEM, CEA, LEED, BPI, HERS Rater) or work toward obtaining certification is desirable.
5 or more years of experience in the energy efficiency field
Experience analyzing energy systems and quantifying annual energy savings
A high energy, self-starter with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
Strong project & time management skills
Excellent communication skills with ability to comfortably interact with internal and external customers
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel PowerPoint and Outlook

Responsibilities

Conduct energy audits at various levels of detail - ASHRAE Level 1, 2 and 3.
Perform on-site inspections and efficiency assessments of a wide range of building systems and equipment.
Review building and system plans, collect and analyze field data related to energy usage.
Identify, evaluate and develop energy conservation measures including energy savings calculations.
Analyze energy use and cost history to establish baselines and identify potential savings opportunities.
Prepare building descriptions, equipment inventories and operating schedules.
Prepare reports that effectively communicate the energy analysis results and recommendations for cost-effective measures for energy improvements.
Coordinate project work/information with team members, clients, vendors and utilities.
Perform building energy use simulations and modeling for new construction and extensive renovation projects.
Analyze measurement and verification data to determine the effectiveness of completed projects.