Energy Engineer: Measurement and Verification

Harris Energy Solutions•New York, NY

32d•Hybrid

About The Position

Harris Energy Solutions, LLC (HES) is a nationwide Energy Consulting Services firm offering a full suite of consulting services including Building Energy Modeling, Renewable Energy Consulting, Master Planning, Energy Audit, Building Commissioning, Measurement and Verification, and Building Retro-Commissioning. HES is hiring an Energy Engineer specializing in Measurement and Verification (M&V) to join their team. The Energy Engineer (Measurement and Verification, or M&V) will plan and execute M&V activities to quantify energy and demand savings for retrofit projects, utility incentive programs, and Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs). This role focuses on rigorous, defensible savings calculations in accordance with IPMVP and program-specific protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Facilities) or related quantitative degree
1-3 years of experience in M&V, energy analytics, utility program implementation, or energy engineering, including at least one internship, co-op, or full-time role
Working knowledge of IPMVP, ASHRAE Guideline 14, and FEMP M&V Guidelines
Experience with regression analysis and weather normalization (e.g., NMECR, CalTRACK, ECAM, or equivalent methods)
Strong Excel skills required; experience with Python, R, or SQL preferred
Understanding of HVAC, lighting, controls, and renewable systems
Familiarity with utility tariffs, interval data formats (Green Button, ESPI), and BAS trend extraction
Experience with large commercial and multi-family buildings preferred but not necessary
EIT, CMVP, or CEM credential preferred (or willingness to obtain within first year)
Travel throughout the United States as required by project workload
Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills
Passionate about mitigating climate change
Collaborative and a strong team player
Self-motivated with the ability to multitask and pay attention to detail
Ability to work independently and within a team environment
Enthusiasm to learn and grow as a professional
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization

Nice To Haves

Experience with large commercial and multi-family buildings
EIT, CMVP, or CEM credential (or willingness to obtain within first year)

Responsibilities

Develop M&V Plans: Author project-specific M&V plans following IPMVP Options A, B, C, and D, tailored to project scope, savings magnitude, and program requirements.
Establish Baselines: Collect, clean, and analyze pre-retrofit utility bill data, sub-metered data, BAS trends, and operating schedules to develop defensible baseline models.
Specify and Oversee Metering: Identify required metering points, specify and source data loggers and meters, coordinate installation, and validate incoming data streams for quality.
Perform Post-Installation Verification: Conduct site visits and spot measurements to verify equipment installation, operating conditions, and as-found schedules; document any commissioning or operational issues affecting savings.
Calculate Verified Savings: Build regression models (whole-building, hour-of-week, change-point) and engineering calculations to quantify energy, demand, and cost savings, including weather normalization where applicable.
Author M&V Reports: Produce baseline reports, savings reports, and annual reconciliation reports for clients, utilities, and program administrators; clearly communicate methodology, assumptions, and uncertainty.
Support Utility Incentive and ESPC Programs: Prepare incentive application packages, respond to program reviewer comments, and support performance guarantees on ESPC projects.
Data Analysis and Tooling: Use Excel, Python, R, or other tools to process large utility and interval datasets; apply statistical techniques such as regression, residual analysis, and outlier detection.