Engineer (Boston, MA)

Michaels Energy•Boston, MA

21h•$113,000 - $141,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Michaels Energy is seeking an energy engineer to support utility energy efficiency programs in New England. The role performs energy assessments and detailed retro-commissioning (RCx) studies on commercial and industrial buildings, recommends changes to building automation systems, performs energy calculations, and writes reports. Technical work includes identifying energy efficiency measures, engineering calculations and equipment simulations, estimating project costs, and preparing technical reports. Client and customer communication is critical and includes on-site and virtual meetings, presentations, and technical and non-technical writing. The position is suited to an experienced engineer who is passionate about energy efficiency and removing barriers so customers can implement projects. Within the first three months, the engineer is expected to learn company processes and procedures and complete one comprehensive building assessment and one existing-building retro-commissioning assessment. Within six months, the engineer is expected to become proficient in two regional energy efficiency programs, lead customer meetings and project report-outs, and become familiar with utility programs and processes. Performance is measured by utilization, on-budget project performance, client/customer satisfaction, and attention to detail. The position is based in the Boston, Massachusetts metro area, with work from home or in an office/hybrid arrangement once a shared workspace is identified. Regional travel of up to 25% is required for on-site customer work, with minimal overnight stays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; mechanical, chemical, or building systems engineering is preferred.
Four to ten years’ experience in relevant areas, including energy efficiency industry experience such as utilities or performance contracting.
Experience with HVAC operations, controls, and/or building energy investigations.
Utility program experience in retro-commissioning, ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits, or custom rebate calculations.
Experience with electrification technologies such as heat pumps and heat recovery chillers.
Experience managing building retrofit projects.
Experience implementing controls upgrades.
Knowledge of building codes and safety standards.
Excellent communication skills, including explaining complicated ideas to a variety of audiences.
Skill interfacing with contractors and building owners.
Deep interest in energy, systems and process efficiency, and improving productivity.
Ability and inclination to continue learning.
Ability to travel up to 25% regionally for on-site customer work, with minimal overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Building energy modeling experience.

Responsibilities

Support utility energy efficiency programs in New England.
Perform energy assessments and detailed retro-commissioning studies on commercial and industrial buildings.
Recommend changes to building automation systems.
Perform energy calculations and engineering calculations or equipment simulations.
Identify energy efficiency measures and estimate project costs.
Write technical reports and provide technical and non-technical written communications.
Communicate with clients and customers through on-site and virtual meetings and presentations.
Learn company processes and complete a comprehensive building assessment and an existing-building retro-commissioning assessment during the first three months.
Develop proficiency in two regional energy efficiency programs, lead customer meetings and project report-outs, and learn utility programs and processes during the first six months.
Travel regionally for on-site customer work, up to 25%.