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VEIC · 1 day ago

Senior Engineering Consultant

Delaware, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

VEIC is a company focused on energy efficiency improvements in various types of buildings. The Senior Engineering Consultant will identify and advocate for energy efficiency solutions, build strategic relationships with clients, and lead teams to deliver effective energy-saving projects.

EnergyEnergy EfficiencyNon ProfitSustainability

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Performs and presents insightful, strategically targeted custom energy and financial analysis for customers

Builds and maintains strategic relationships with customer decision-makers and implementation staff to develop project energy savings goals in a manner that leads to consistent repeat business. Utilizes investigative questioning to successfully determine how best to proceed with a variety of customers

Works with a wide range of customers and partners, including business owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and trade allies, to promote the installation of cost-effective efficiency improvements in customers’ future and existing buildings/facilities, and to creatively overcome barriers to installation

Plays an active role in identifying innovative technical solutions for electrical energy savings leveraging knowledge in new technical products, process improvements, and technological opportunities and occasionally presents to staff about these. Informs methods to analyze savings for new types of energy efficiency opportunities

Manages customer expectations, persuades customers to make investments in energy efficiency, and contributes to customer engagement strategy

Works with customers to identify and prioritize site-specific project needs and opportunities, develop customer relationships, manage customer expectations, and inspect installed efficiency measures. Consistently collaborates with long-term customers to incorporate opportunities into customer’s planning process

Leads teams to meet client deliverables while supporting and collaborating with other organizational staff to deliver services. For example: researching new products and technologies, identifying and implementing improvements to our processes and procedures, presenting at industry conferences, and assisting with development of training for clients and internal staff

Maintains accurate and timely project records and documentation within VEIC’s database system

Provides exemplary customer service both internally and externally to the organization

Provides guidance to less experienced Engineering staff, generally on a one-to-one basis

Provides consulting services pertaining to equipment and facility energy use for multi-family, commercial, and industrial customers. Services include site inspections, building and systems diagnostics, and oral and written feedback and recommendations

Provides training, field mentoring for less-experienced staff, and guidance to customers and relevant market actors

Provides public presentations relating to multifamily, commercial, and industrial building and facility energy efficiency to various audiences

Assists customers to develop project specifications, solicit contractor submittals, evaluate proposals, and participate in pre-bid meetings for projects as appropriate

Reviews other Engineering Consultant savings calculations and authorizes incentives following established protocols

Performs on-site inspections which may include measuring dimensions of building components, verification of installed heating, cooling, and/or ventilation systems, diagnostic testing, and collecting and recording data

Analyzes building energy efficiency levels using modeling software or through other accepted tools and provides reports and documents as well as oral and written recommendations to customers

Supports the coordination of activities with other staff, groups, and divisions within VEIC as is necessary to accomplish organizational goals and objectives

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Energy efficiency analysisBuilding energy modelingCustomer relationship managementProject managementMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringFinancial analysisNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationOral communicationDetail-orientedAdaptability

Required

Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals, culture, and values of VEIC

Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field plus a minimum of five years' experience analyzing multifamily, commercial, or industrial energy use, identifying opportunities for energy improvements, and assisting customers, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills were acquired

Advanced understanding of buildings, facilities, and/or manufacturing systems, building energy use, building construction, and energy analysis techniques

Demonstrated and applied understanding of negotiation skills, financial analysis, and business strategies

Demonstrated success in handling multiple, concurrent projects as it relates to project management, construction management, and building long-term customer relationships

Experienced with mobile PC applications and tablet computer use, building energy modeling tools, spreadsheet, word processing, and database software

Knowledge of relevant codes and standards and demonstrated leadership internally and externally in at least one significant area of technical and/or financial expertise

Strong interpersonal skills and competent written and oral communications skills and ability to apply them within a team environment

Demonstrated ability to be organized, detail-oriented, accurate, and able to track progress to ensure timely involvement in multiple projects and associated tasks and competing priorities in a dynamic and fast paced environment

Willingly and positively adapts to new situations, processes and innovation; ability to adapt style to meet the needs of individuals and/or the organization

Must be able to work independently and use sound decision making practices while maintaining high level organizational goals

A valid driver's license and compliance with the Motor Vehicle Safety guidelines outlined in VEIC's personnel policies

Ability to travel independently to various locations, which may include driving, flying, or using public transportation

Physical mobility to navigate various building environments including commercial facilities, construction sites, mechanical rooms, and/or residential properties

Capability to climb stairs, stand for extended periods during site visits (1-3 hours), and occasionally access confined spaces or use ladders

Tolerance for varying environmental conditions including temperature fluctuations, construction noise, and outdoor weather during site assessments

Ability to conduct walking tours of commercial and industrial facilities with use of required personal protective equipment (e.g. safety glasses and hearing protection) for common industrial workplace hazards

Ability to safely lift and carry equipment, tools, or materials weighing up to 40 pounds

Manual dexterity to operate testing equipment, measurement devices, or other field tools as required

Preferred

Experience with large scale commercial/industrial clients preferred

Benefits

Full range of medical benefits

403(b) eligibility with match

Combined Time Off (CTO)

Care and Concern leave

Parental leave

Wellbeing benefit

A community service day

Eight paid holidays

Company

VEIC

VEIC provides solutions for energy efficiency, building decarbonization, transportation electrification, clean and flexible grid.

Founded in 1986

Winooski, Vermont, USA

201-500 employees

https://www.veic.org

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