Certified Energy Manager

Certified Energy Manager (Mechanical Engineer – Engineer in Training)

At Salas O’Brien we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

The Certified Energy Manager with a mechanical engineering background and currently an Engineer-in-Training working toward Professional Engineer licensure will work closely with licensed professionals and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate systems, develop energy solutions, and support projects from early analysis through implementation planning. This remote role will support federal and infrastructure projects focused on energy resilience, microgrids, and data center facilities. It is a hands‑on technical position that will be directly involved in shaping solutions that improve reliability, efficiency, and long‑term operational performance.

This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to grow into a leadership role while building experience in resilience, mission‑critical systems, and federal energy programs. Our upcoming projects focus on resilience‑driven infrastructure—including federal energy resilience programs, microgrid deployment, and high‑performance data center environments.

• Support projects under the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program
• Assist in microgrid planning efforts, including load analysis, system sizing coordination, and integration with existing mechanical infrastructure
• Evaluate mechanical systems in mission‑critical facilities, including data centers
• Conduct energy audits and develop energy conservation measures
• Perform life‑cycle cost analysis, savings calculations, and feasibility assessments
• Support resilience planning and backup power strategies
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate with electrical engineers on distributed energy systems and interconnection planning
• Assist with performance‑based contracting and energy baseline development

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Certified Energy Manager credential
• Engineer‑in‑Training certification
• Actively pursuing Professional Engineer licensure
• Experience with energy modeling, building performance analysis, or mission‑critical environments
• Experience and knowledge on sustainability in a built environment
• Exposure to microgrid systems, resilience planning, or data center mechanical systems is a strong plus
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work across disciplines
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• MUST BE A US CITIZEN

The expected base salary range for this role is $100‑120K per year. Actual compensation will be determined based on a number of factors including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. This role is also eligible for performance‑based bonuses and a comprehensive U.S. based benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
• Professional development support

For more information, visit our full benefits overview here.

Founded in 1975, Salas O’Brien is an employee‑owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges. We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high‑rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Salas O’Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O’Brien will accommodate the disability‑related needs of applicants as required by law.