Senior Energy Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Energy Engineer supports Siemens’ Upstate New York branch, serving customers in Syracuse, Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester. The role conducts facility site visits, evaluates existing conditions, and develops Facility Improvement Measures (FIMs). It also supports Sales and Operations in developing, procuring, and executing performance contracts. The engineer leads existing-building commissioning and facility audits, identifies energy-efficiency opportunities, and develops technical recommendations and financial analyses for proposed improvements. The role collaborates with Sales, Siemens operations teams, outside vendors, and the Digital Service Team, and provides technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
Requirements
- Energy Manager or Professional Engineer certification.
- At least 5 years of energy-industry experience supporting energy services.
- On-the-job or educational experience with standard ASHRAE energy calculations.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States on a continual and permanent basis without company sponsorship.
- At least 21 years of age and a valid driver’s license with limited violations.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Commissioning Professional certification.
- Licensed Professional Engineer.
- Certified Energy Manager.
- At least 7 years of energy-industry experience supporting performance-based projects or energy services.
- Facilities management experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead existing-building commissioning and perform or supervise preliminary and detailed facility audits to identify Facility Improvement Measures and opportunities.
- Participate in pre-sale activities with Sales to identify and technically qualify customer opportunities for energy efficiency.
- Work with Siemens operations teams and outside vendors to develop Facility Improvement Measures.
- Analyze blueprints and conduct site surveys to identify mechanical, electrical, and control systems and determine facility operating characteristics.
- Use building energy simulation programs to develop energy, cooling, and heating load models.
- Perform industry-standard energy calculations, including weather-based BIN calculations.
- Develop design concepts and schematics for recommended Facility Improvement Measures, including scopes of work, sequences of operations, code-deficiency evaluations, savings potential, cost estimates, and verification data.
- Prepare financial models, including return on investment, life-cycle costs, and internal rate of return.
- Collaborate with the Digital Service Team on Smart Building solutions as part of Siemens’ digitalization strategy.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and technical support to junior team members.
- Assist Sales and Operations with the development, procurement, and execution of performance contracts.
Benefits
- Health and wellness benefits.
- Target incentive of 10% of base salary.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
