Senior Energy Efficiency Engineer

Michaels Energy•Boston, MA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Michaels Energy is seeking an experienced engineer to deliver technical support for utility energy efficiency programs in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, and support measurement and verification work in New York and Connecticut. This position will perform energy assessments and detailed studies on commercial and industrial buildings, perform energy calculations, program and launch data logging equipment, and write reports. Technical tasks include identifying decarbonization opportunities and energy efficiency measures, diagnosing building HVAC control issues, assessing equipment condition, estimating project costs, and performing site visits. Client and customer communication is critical in this role. Types of communication include meetings, presentations, and non-technical and technical writing. Work may also include new construction design consulting for energy efficiency, energy modeling, review of facility decarbonization plans, site visits to assess decarbonization feasibility, and third-party review of calculations. This position will help customers navigate implementation of electrification projects, including consulting on structural, electrical, and other considerations when converting to electric heat, working with contractors, and discussing typical issues encountered. We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about energy efficiency and removing barriers for the customer that will result in the implementation of projects.

Requirements

Four-year degree, preferably in electrical, mechanical, chemical, or building systems engineering
Seven+ years of experience combining any of the following: Energy efficiency industry – e.g., utilities or performance contracting; HVAC operations, controls, and/or building energy investigations; Utility program experience in retro-commissioning, ASHRAE level 2 energy audits, or custom rebate calculations; Managing building retrofit projects; Implementing controls upgrades; Commissioning HVAC retrofits; HVAC Design or Electrical Design as part of a Design/Build or A&E Firm; Energy modeling using Open Studio or eQuest
Excels at communicating complicated ideas to a variety of audiences
Skilled at interfacing with contractors and building owners
Deep interest in energy, systems, and process efficiency, and improving productivity
Lifetime self-learner
Ability to travel up to 30% regionally (upstate NY, CT, MA) with minimal (~2/month) overnight stays

Nice To Haves

PE (Professional Engineer) is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Deliver technical support for utility energy efficiency programs in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York.
Support measurement and verification work in New York and Connecticut.
Perform energy assessments and detailed studies on commercial and industrial buildings.
Perform energy calculations.
Program and launch data logging equipment.
Write reports.
Identify decarbonization opportunities and energy efficiency measures.
Diagnose building HVAC control issues.
Assess equipment condition.
Estimate project costs.
Perform site visits.
Communicate with clients and customers through meetings, presentations, and writing.
Provide new construction design consulting for energy efficiency.
Perform energy modeling.
Review facility decarbonization plans.
Conduct site visits to assess decarbonization feasibility.
Perform third-party review of calculations.
Help customers navigate implementation of electrification projects, including consulting on structural, electrical, and other considerations when converting to electric heat.
Work with contractors.
Discuss typical issues encountered during electrification projects.