Cushman & Wakefield · 1 day ago
Energy Engineer
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expCushman & Wakefield is seeking a highly motivated Energy Engineer to join their growing team. The role involves developing energy, water, and greenhouse gas reduction strategies for commercial and industrial real estate clients, requiring strong data analysis and project management skills.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Understand commercial building HVAC systems and emerging high-performance alternatives systems that may be used in energy retrofits
Review ARCH and MEP drawings for existing buildings and systems
Lead in the development of energy saving strategies and the identification of energy efficiency measures and emissions reduction measures for existing buildings using spreadsheets and other tools for calculations of energy/cost savings and return on investment
Preparation of preliminary cost estimates for recommended measures
Perform ASHRAE Level I & ASHRAE Level II Energy Audits in existing buildings
Provide consultation to clients or other engineers on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, building automation systems, lighting or daylighting design, sustainable design, and energy auditing
Understand energy efficiency and sustainability ordinances and associated requirements for various cities and states, including but not limited to NYC, Boston, DC, Chicago, Saint Louis, Denver, California, and Philadelphia
Support the capabilities of Cushman & Wakefield and managed buildings to apply for utility or other local incentives
Provide written technical and non-technical reports for program compliance and ownership review
Support your project team working on client engagements. Function well when working in interdisciplinary teams that include technical and non-technical staff
Regularly review own project deliverables for quality, ensuring the work is accurate, on time, and on budget while meeting the client’s needs
Proactively participate in business development efforts to grow Cushman & Wakefield’s ESG practice
Help shape the trajectory of Cushman & Wakefield’s ESG practice—one of the fastest-growing areas of our business—with lots of opportunities to grow as a leader, expert, and mentor
Perform all other duties as needed and assigned
Qualification
Required
Experience developing decarbonization strategies—including energy efficiency, renewable energy, green power procurement, renewable energy certificates (RECs), and carbon offsets, preferably in commercial real estate
Passion for deploying decarbonization solutions to drive rapid adoption of clean energy and sustainable practices across the U.S. economy
Comfort with managing data-driven tasks in Excel and other software platforms, including some complex calculations and estimation methods
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Ability to lead internal and client meetings
Ability to effectively manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects at the same time
High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to effectively review and generate reports, graphs, and presentations
Strong technical writing skills
Strong project management skills
A self-motivator with a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills
Ability to Travel up to 12 days per month
Bachelor's degree in technical field (math, engineering, or science) or related work experience
At least 3-5 years of applicable work experience in a related field
Preferred
Four-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE)
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA)
Direct experience in energy, asset, and/or portfolio management within the commercial real estate industry
Benefits
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
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