Senior Energy Engineer

New Jersey Clean Energy Jobs Program • Toms River, NJ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Full-time senior engineer for research and analysis in energy efficiency and sustainability. Primary responsibilities will be studying the performance of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects and programs and supporting utility companies in the planning and design of future energy efficiency, demand response and sustainability customer offerings. This position provides opportunities for independence, advancement and progressively increasing responsibility.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
• Five or more years of professional work experience with a bachelors or masters degree in relevant civil, mechanical, architectural, environmental or electrical engineering.
• Experience with energy efficiency consulting, utility-administered demand side management programs, renewable energy, and sustainability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Energy audit and/or measurement & verification experience in commercial buildings, with advanced understanding of building energy systems.
• Excellent written, computer and oral communication skills.
• Alignment with our team’s core values.

Nice To Haves

• Quantitative and analytical experience, including programming experience in Python, R, or other modern programming language
• Experience with utilities in New Jersey or surrounding areas
• Familiarity with New Jersey energy policy and framework
• Experience utilizing applied statistics, regression analysis, and statistical sampling
• Experience with distributed energy resources, electric vehicles, and energy storage

Responsibilities

• Research energy consumption and energy efficiency at a variety of levels, from end use equipment to grid-level impacts.
• Conduct site visits to verify measure installation and functionality.
• Calculate and verify electric and natural gas energy savings using TRM-based and custom savings algorithms.
• Project management, including client relations and project execution and budgeting.
• Utilize engineering techniques such as energy performance modeling, building simulation software, on-site data observations, interviews and metering
• Support market characterization studies and cost-effectiveness analysis through software tools and data collection that identify potential energy efficiency opportunities
• Provide oversight, training, and quality control for junior-level staff
• Communicate findings internally and externally through written reports and presentations.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental insurance plans, short- and long-term disability insurance, profit-sharing and performance-based bonus, paid time off, technology and fitness reimbursement plans, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.
• We offer a flexible work environment, and we share a strong commitment to achieving an appropriate work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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