Industrial Energy Engineer

Climeaction • Athens, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Climeaction is recruiting an experienced Energy Projects Engineer to join our U.S. team and deliver our Climate Action as a Service (CAaaS®) program on-site at a leading Life Science manufacturing facility in Athens, Georgia. This is a hands-on, embedded engineering role focused on improving energy performance, reducing utility costs, and driving decarbonization across critical utility systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience within industrial, commercial, or manufacturing facilities.
• Strong technical expertise in HVAC, chillers, boilers, compressed air, and other major utilities.
• Experience with operational performance, troubleshooting, energy audits, or system optimization.
• Competence in energy and utility data analysis.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or a related Engineering discipline (required).
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to work independently in a client-facing environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other client sites.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems and/or structured energy programs (advantageous).
• Understanding of utility rebate programs and energy incentives (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead energy performance improvement activities across major utilities, including HVAC, chillers, boilers, compressed air, steam, hot water, and other significant energy-using systems.
• Conduct system assessments, identify engineering opportunities, and develop practical, evidence-based improvement recommendations.
• Perform detailed energy data analysis, including baselining, trending, and project impact verification.
• Support project execution—scoping, technical review, vendor coordination, commissioning support, and performance validation.
• Work closely with the client’s engineering and facilities teams while collaborating with Climeaction’s wider technical experts.
• Contribute to ISO 50001-style structured energy management activities and continuous improvement.
• Identify and help prepare submissions for utility rebates and incentive programs.
• Prepare clear, concise reports and updates for client stakeholders.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• 25 Days PTO
• Platinum Level Healthcare & Benefits Plan & 5% Matched 401k
• Access to specialist technical experts across industrial energy systems, decarbonization, and digital tools.
• Opportunities for professional development and involvement in high-impact energy projects.
• Supportive team culture driven by innovation, integrity, and measurable results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level