Staff Energy Engineer

Arcadis•Syracuse, NY

6d•$90,000

About The Position

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: We are currently searching for a Staff Mechanical Engineer to support our growing energy team. The role will help grow and deliver engineering design, energy efficiency, electrification, decarbonization, commissioning, renewable generation and other clean energy and energy-related projects throughout the U.S., but will be primarily focused in the Northeast U.S. We are looking for dedicated, creative, and energetic candidates interested in tackling challenges and developing sustainable solutions in solving problems for our clients. Collaborating with our experienced professionals, you will support the development of projects; interact and work with clients and develop your technical capabilities. Role accountabilities: As a Staff Energy Engineer, you will play a key role in the execution and delivery of projects with a primary focus on the HVAC and plumbing design of systems. These systems are identified through energy audits and aim to support facility- or enterprise-wide decarbonization strategies. Your role will involve reviewing building and energy codes, performing load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, systems evaluation, and HVAC design and specifications. Proficiency in using AutoCAD or Revit for project drawings is essential. You will also be involved in supporting the commissioning and construction management of energy efficiency projects to ensure systems meet the owner's project requirements and comply with building codes. In addition, you will gather information, evaluate, analyze, and support the visualization of energy use data. Your tasks will include completing energy efficiency, distributed generation, and alternative energy calculations, building and system modeling, and conducting technical and financial calculations. You will perform or oversee engineering analyses, modeling, and calculations to support the execution and delivery of feasibility studies, energy audits, sustainability plans, and detailed designs. Field activities associated with clean energy projects such as energy audits, lighting inventories, implementation oversight, and measurement and verification are also part of your responsibilities. Supporting business growth through the successful delivery of projects, developing technical approaches for scopes of work, and maintaining a commitment to client satisfaction are key aspects of this role. You will correspond with task managers, project managers, project teams, and clients to ensure smooth project execution. Additionally, you will provide technical and business mentorship to junior staff, manage project schedules, and oversee budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects. Key Skills and Attributes: This position requires a candidate with strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a solid work ethic. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and team-oriented with the ability to work successfully both independently and within a team. A proven ability to mentor and support staff growth is highly valued. Flexibility in assignments and the initiative to take on new projects and challenges regularly are important traits for this role. Dependability and a willingness to take ownership of tasks are key. The role involves a mix of office work, field assignments, and travel, appealing to those interested in diverse working environments. The candidate should have knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to building/mechanical systems, energy efficiency, and other clean energy technologies with additional knowledge of building control systems and basic power and lighting systems being a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required while proficiency in AutoCAD or Autodesk Revit is considered an advantage. Key Skills and Attributes The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, excellent organization skills, and a solid work ethic. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a self-motivated and team-oriented mindset that enables success both independently and collaboratively. The ability to mentor and support staff development is a key asset, as is a flexible attitude toward assignments and a willingness to take on new projects and challenges regularly. Dependability and a proactive approach to task ownership are critical, as is an interest in a mix of office work, field assignments, and travel. Candidates should possess knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to building and mechanical systems, energy efficiency, renewable energy generation, and other clean energy technologies with knowledge of building control systems considered a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required, while experience with AutoCAD or Autodesk Revit is highly desirable.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in HVAC design and construction related field.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical degree with proven work experience.
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a solid work ethic.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Self-motivated and team-oriented with the ability to work successfully both independently and within a team.
Flexibility in assignments and the initiative to take on new projects and challenges regularly
Dependability and a willingness to take ownership of tasks
Knowledge of engineering concepts, theories, and practices related to building/mechanical systems, energy efficiency, and other clean energy technologies
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

5+ years of prior work experience in consulting engineering or other business working in the MEP or clean energy sectors.
PE, CEM or LEED AP certification or other engineering- or energy-related accreditation, certification or training.
Experience or keen interest in project management and project delivery.
Knowledge of building control systems and basic power and lighting systems being a plus.
Proficiency in AutoCAD or Autodesk Revit is considered an advantage.
The ability to mentor and support staff development is a key asset, as is a flexible attitude toward assignments and a willingness to take on new projects and challenges regularly.
Experience with AutoCAD or Autodesk Revit is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

HVAC and plumbing design of systems
Reviewing building and energy codes
Performing load calculations, equipment sizing and selection, systems evaluation, and HVAC design and specifications
Supporting the commissioning and construction management of energy efficiency projects
Gather information, evaluate, analyze, and support the visualization of energy use data
Completing energy efficiency, distributed generation, and alternative energy calculations, building and system modeling, and conducting technical and financial calculations
Perform or oversee engineering analyses, modeling, and calculations to support the execution and delivery of feasibility studies, energy audits, sustainability plans, and detailed designs
Field activities associated with clean energy projects such as energy audits, lighting inventories, implementation oversight, and measurement and verification
Supporting business growth through the successful delivery of projects, developing technical approaches for scopes of work, and maintaining a commitment to client satisfaction
Correspond with task managers, project managers, project teams, and clients to ensure smooth project execution
Provide technical and business mentorship to junior staff, manage project schedules, and oversee budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects