Energy Engineer

Client is seeking to hire an Energy Engineer (Engineer II to Senior Engineer) to join client’s quickly growing organization.

• The selected candidate will work with industrial and commercial customers participating in various energy efficiency programs to identify and evaluate energy-saving projects.
• Client engineers investigate energy efficiency projects to determine programmatic compliance and potential incentives for various customer types.
• They lead to understanding the energy implications of system upgrades and help customers understand the energy and economic impact of implementing efficiency upgrades.
• This requires communication with all stakeholders, data collection, logger installation, energy modeling and simulations, report writing, and presentation of findings.
• As consulting engineers, the ability to communicate technical information to a diverse audience is paramount.
• Throughout a typical work week, engineers might go on-site to scope a new energy project or install data loggers, present the results of a portfolio of projects to a facility's owner, write reports and develop energy models, or work with customer project engineers to create a new sequence of operations.

• Enjoy working with a team to accomplish large and small projects but can work independently.
• have the adaptability and desire to tackle unique challenges on a wide variety of projects.
• enjoy sharing knowledge with customers and coworkers.
• enjoy spending time in a spreadsheet as much as you enjoy presenting new ideas.
• believe that saving energy and reducing client’s environmental impacts are important.

• Conduct energy audits and identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency.
• Evaluate mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, compressed air, pumps, motors, and fans.
• Interpret and analyze mechanical and electrical drawings, equipment nameplate data, and manufacturer specifications.
• Collect and analyze energy consumption data, identifying trends and potential savings.
• Assist in developing and implementing energy-efficient solutions for industrial and commercial facilities.
• Perform retro commissioning activities to optimize existing building systems and equipment performance.
• Prepare well-organized reports and analyses.
• Communicate findings and recommendations effectively to internal teams and clients.
• Support project management by tracking budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in energy efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 3 to 7 years of relevant engineering experience, preferably in energy efficiency or industrial systems.
• Experience in retro commissioning of building systems and equipment.
• Proficiency in HVAC, motors, lighting, and industrial equipment.
• Strong data analysis skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• CEM, and/or CMVP preferred.

Note: Salary Range: $80,000 to $125,000 based on experience and level (Engineer II or Senior Engineer placement)

• This full-time position is in Portland, OR.
• Approximately 20% of the work includes travel, primarily to industrial and commercial sites in Oregon and Washington.
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Simple IRA Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Flex/Hybrid Role

The specific compensation for this position will be determined by a number of factors, including the scope, complexity and location of the role as well as the cost of labor in the market; the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; and other conditions of employment. Our full-time consultants have access to benefits including medical, dental, vision and 401K contributions as well as any other PTO, sick leave, and other benefits mandated by applicable state or localities where you reside or work.