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Duquesne Light Company · 1 day ago

Sr. Energy Engineer II

Mobile, AL

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Duquesne Light Company is an independent energy services company that provides energy projects to various sectors. The Sr. Energy Engineer II will conduct energy audits, develop feasibility studies, and produce engineering deliverables while ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.

Electrical DistributionEnergyEnergy Efficiency

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Conduct energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1–3), utility data analysis, and end-use profiling to identify savings opportunities

Develop feasibility studies, savings calculations, and business cases (NPV, IRR, payback, LCOE)

Build and calibrate energy models (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus, Trane 3D, Carrier HAP)

Prepare scenario analyses for distributed energy resources (DERs) (e.g., solar PV, BESS, CHP/microturbine, demand response, electrification) a plus

Presentation and Customer meeting participation

Produce engineering deliverables: one-line diagrams, equipment selection, specifications, load calculations, schematics, solution summaries, and design submittals

Ensure compliance with applicable codes/standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC) and local utility interconnection requirements

Participate in QA/QC reviews, design risk assessments, and constructability checks

Coordinate with construction team, subcontractors, OEMs, and integrators

Review submittals and RFIs

Site inspections, quality control, support commissioning, and start-up

Assist in developing O&M manuals and training

Assist in building and implementing measurement and verification (M&V) plans, tracking performance, and delivering post-implementation reports

Assist in navigating permitting and interconnection processes with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and utilities

Assist with identifying and securing incentives, grants, and rebates where applicable

Maintain rigorous safety practices and environmental compliance

Present technical findings to clients and executives in clear, business-focused terms

Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, development, construction, performance and finance departments to align scope and outcomes

Prepare concise reports, design packages/submittals, energy conservation measure (ECM) summaries and executive summaries

Qualification

Energy modelingEnergy auditsProject managementMechanical systemsElectrical systemsExcelConstruction implementationProfessional Engineer (PE)Safety MindsetFinancial AcumenTechnical RigorCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural, or Energy Engineering (or related field)

10+ years of experience performing energy audits, delivering energy efficiency and/or distributed energy projects

Proficiency in energy modeling tools, and Excel-based analysis

Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems (switchgear, drives, HVAC, boilers, chillers, controls)

Experience with construction and implementation of ECMs from constructability aspect

Strong Scope of Work development for subcontractors to reduce company risks

Awareness of strong project management fundamentals (schedule/budget control, risk management, vendor coordination)