Energy Project Engineer Level 2

GCA Services Group • New Brunswick, NJ

260d

About The Position

ABM is seeking qualified individuals to develop guaranteed energy efficiency projects, renewable energy projects, and other energy savings-related capital improvement projects. This involves identifying, assessing, and structuring technical and financial solutions to meet customer objectives. The qualified individual will have experience with MUSH (Municipal, University, School, and Hospital) market projects, state enabling legislation for energy contracting vehicles, and be proficient in energy, sustainability, water, and emission savings technologies.

Requirements

• Undergraduate mechanical or electrical engineering (BE, BS) or construction-related degree required.
• 5 to 10 years of experience in a facility environment or energy management sector.
• Working knowledge of building systems, i.e., chillers, boilers, HVAC, and controls.
• Experience as a developer on energy performance contract (EPC) projects.
• Ability to conduct/assist with ASHRAE Level 1, 2, 3 energy audits.
• Possess highly developed interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills (oral & written).
• Strong organizational and computer skills, particularly the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in energy analysis to identify, screen, and develop energy conservation measures for EPC and design-build projects.
• Ability to plan and manage the development of selected project opportunities.
• Measurement and verification skills, including installation of instrumentation for short-term data logging of power and environmental parameters.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in engineering or construction management and/or PE preferred.
• Experience in various utility rebate programs offered for electrical and gas efficiency projects.
• Design experience is a strong plus.
• PE, CEM, and other certifications are very beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the sales staff to screen and qualify the feasibility of energy efficiency and capital improvement opportunities.
• Develop, define, and dimension technically and economically feasible applications by performing preliminary engineering/design, project metering, and measurements of critical parameters.
• Coordinate with external vendors, manufacturers, and contractors to develop designs and technical proposals for solutions and services.
• Develop technical scope of work for selected technologies and manage internal and external engineering resources to determine cost and schedule.
• Drive the technical due diligence from initial screen until turnover to the project management group for the implementation phase.
• Perform technical consulting assignments as required to support specific client requests.
• Aid project management and construction teams to support the implementation of projects, as required.
• Perform the role of lead developer to control expenditures within the limitations of the project budgets.
• Draft, review, and evaluate contract documents, drawings, and schedules.
• Manage the preparation of technical drawings, documents, and specifications by subcontractors.
• Perform initial contact with suppliers/manufacturers for specifications, pricing, and other details.
• Perform comparison studies on suppliers' quotations.
• Assist the project management team in negotiations with suppliers on both technical and commercial aspects of products.
• Carry out value engineering studies based on clients' budget constraints.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree