Energy Specialist

Cenergistic•Greenville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Making an Impact Every Day Since 1986, Cenergistic has helped schools, universities, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and other organizations reduce energy costs and improve facility performance—saving clients more than $7.3 billion in utility costs while earning recognition as a 13-time ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. As an Energy Performance Specialist, you'll serve as a trusted advisor, partnering with clients to optimize building performance, reduce energy costs, and deliver measurable results. This consultative role combines relationship management, operational analysis, and problem-solving while offering flexibility and independence to manage your own territory.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited College or University with a bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years’ work experience OR Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma with six (6) years’ work experience
Demonstrate analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills
Must possess above average written and verbal communication skills
Ability to exercise good judgement in implementation of policy
Ability to promote Client involvement and engagement to implement change
Ability to conduct presentations in large and small groups
Demonstrate ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and concurrent projects
Must possess above average experience with technology and personal computer operations including Microsoft Office products with strong emphasis in Excel, smartphone applications and handheld tablets
Must commit to irregular hours (nights, weekends, early mornings, holidays and summer)
Must maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to client locations
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and maintain current automobile liability insurance.
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing applicable post-offer background checks, drug and/or alcohol screenings, motor vehicle record reviews (if applicable), and other pre-placement requirements, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Employees must also satisfy any client-required screening, credentialing, or site access requirements necessary to perform work at assigned client locations.

Nice To Haves

Takes ownership, delivers results, and works independently.
Build strong relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization.
Enjoys solving problems through analytical thinking and collaboration.
Is organized, adaptable, and customer focused.
Has an entrepreneurial mindset and enjoys making a measurable impact.

Responsibilities

Analyze utility consumption, operational trends, and facility performance to identify energy-saving opportunities.
Conduct facility assessments and optimize building systems using AI-powered analytics and Energy Management Systems (EMS).
Build trusted relationships with client leadership, facilities teams, and maintenance personnel.
Present recommendations, program updates, and measurable results to client leadership.
Monitor utility consumption, validate energy savings, and support continuous improvement.
Promote energy awareness through education and employee engagement.
Prepare reports demonstrating operational and financial results while representing Cenergistic with professionalism and exceptional customer service.
Identify energy consumption, analyze data and make recommendations to Client leadership regarding consumption and general energy conservation measures.
Utilize the latest in technology relating to energy consumption, utility usage and EMS data.
Perform on-site audits.
Manage and maintain all utility consumption data and ensure savings measurements are accurate.
Meet with the Client’s Program Liaison at least once monthly to report the status of the client’s energy program.
Coordinate with internal and external Public Relations groups to utilize all media and communication opportunities that promote the Client’s energy management program successes.
Report quarterly to the Board or Governing body on status and success of the energy program.
Cultivate and maintain open communications with Client leadership, facilities, maintenance and custodial staff.
Report to the Program Liaison any safety hazards observed.
Coordinate with the maintenance director regarding repairs of energy management systems (EMS).
Effectively communicate with Client staff promptly to address any comfort issues.
Complete timely reports comparing performance to the implementation plan.
Represent Cenergistic in the highest professional manner to the Organization.