Senior Energy Engineer

Kimmel & Associates • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Energy Engineer leads the development, design, and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency projects for large, complex facilities. The role combines technical expertise with project leadership and client engagement. The engineer collaborates with engineering, estimating, sales, and project management teams; serves as a technical resource for clients; and mentors junior engineering staff. The position involves up to 30% travel to project sites. Candidates should live within approximately two to three hours of Cleveland, or be willing to relocate to the Cleveland or Columbus metropolitan area. Remote employees must report to the company's Middleburg Heights headquarters at least once per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in energy engineering.
• Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following: HVAC systems, building automation systems (BAS), renewable energy technologies, or central plant design.
• Strong experience performing energy audits, utility analysis, and energy savings calculations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Strong project leadership and collaboration skills.
• Reside within approximately a two- to three-hour radius of Cleveland, Ohio, or be willing to relocate to the Cleveland or Columbus metropolitan area.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to successfully pass an FBI background investigation due to federal contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience serving healthcare, higher education, government, commercial, or industrial facilities.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency projects for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
• Conduct comprehensive energy audits and evaluate utility consumption data.
• Develop accurate and defensible energy savings calculations and financial analyses.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, estimating, and project management teams throughout project development and execution.
• Present technical findings, recommendations, and project solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership throughout project execution, ensuring quality, accuracy, and successful project delivery.
• Mentor and support Energy Engineers and other project team members.
• Stay current on emerging technologies, industry regulations, sustainability initiatives, and energy engineering best practices.
• Support projects involving HVAC systems, building automation, lighting upgrades, renewable energy technologies, and central plant optimization.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $140,000–$150,000, based on experience.
• Hybrid work environment with workplace flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time.
• Retirement savings plan with company contribution.
• Professional development, continuing education, and certification support.
• Opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact energy efficiency and sustainability projects.
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture with opportunities for long-term career advancement.

What This Job Offers

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