Energy Specialist

Cenergistic•Union, NJ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

No Energy Background? That’s Okay. We’ll Teach You. You don’t need an energy background to build a career at Cenergistic. We’ll train you in energy conservation, building systems, and our proven methodology. What we’re looking for is harder to teach: warm assertiveness — the ability to be genuinely likable and genuinely persistent at the same time. If you like solving problems, working independently, being out in the field, and seeing measurable results from your work, this could be a great fit. Cenergistic helps schools, universities, hospitals, and government organizations reduce energy waste without capital investment. Since 1986, our clients have redirected more than $7.3 billion in utility savings back to classrooms, patient care, and public services. We’ve also been named an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year 13 times. What Our Top Performers Have in Common Our most successful Energy Specialists build real relationships in their buildings — and they don’t let things drop. People are glad to see them walk in, and people also know they’ll follow up on that thermostat setting until it’s fixed. That shows up as five traits: Friendly. You’re approachable and easy to work with. Custodians, teachers, and administrators want to help you because they like working with you. Assertive. You’re comfortable raising an issue, asking someone to change how they do something, and circling back until it’s resolved — without being pushy or abrasive. Achievement-driven. You’re motivated by goals and measurable results, and you hold yourself accountable to them. Coachable. You learn quickly, take feedback well, and put it into practice right away. A strong communicator and influencer. You can explain the same finding to a maintenance tech and a superintendent, and get both on board. You know how to move people without having authority over them.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation
Current auto insurance and ability to provide proof of insurance
Comfort with Microsoft Office and learning new technology
Strong communication, influencing, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and follow issues through to resolution
Willingness to work a flexible schedule

Nice To Haves

A college degree
Facilities experience
HVAC/building automation knowledge
CEM certification

Responsibilities

Embedded with one client and take ownership of energy performance across their buildings — typically around 20 locations.
Spend time in buildings looking for energy waste: HVAC running when no one is there, lights left on, incorrect thermostat or EMS settings, unnecessary plug loads, and other operational issues.
Build relationships with custodians, facilities teams, principals, administrators, and client leadership, and use those relationships to turn what you find into lasting changes.
Conduct building audits and identify energy-saving opportunities.
Analyze utility data and investigate unusual energy use.
Deploy sensors and use energy-management tools.
Track findings and follow issues through to resolution.
Prepare reports and present results to client leadership.