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Southland Industries · 4 hours ago

Senior Energy Engineer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$107K/yr - $140K/yr

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develops scopes of work for Energy Conservation Measures (ECM’s) and coordinates with Project Developer and Solutions Executive throughout the project development process.

Utilizes comprehensive experience of building systems to identify and assess energy efficiency, infrastructure, and resilience opportunities.

Develops field measurement data plans and oversees collection of measurement data in support of energy project development using meters, loggers and other client owned control and data systems.

Creates building energy simulations utilizing approved simulation programs such as Trane Trace, eQuest (DOE-2.2) and others and evaluates modeled building performance to codes such as ASHRAE 90.1 or CA Title-24.

Utilizes Excel to perform energy analysis on Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) and evaluates the operation of existing building systems; investigates and develops new analysis methodologies and approaches.

Interacts with internal and external design teams in performance based new construction pursuits and generates energy documentation required to support LEED, Energy Star, EPACT 2006 and EISA 2007 project submission. Acts as energy lead in the LEED submission process.

Prepares financial models related to payment including an understanding of ROI, life cycle costing and internal rate of return for the customer.

Works with Southland clients to procure rebates and performance-based incentives associated with implemented ECMs. Supports development of client technical proposals, reports, ECM specific RFPs as required.

Qualification

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Energy auditsEnergy Conservation MeasuresBuilding energy simulationsEnergy project developmentEnergy savings analysisTrane TraceEQuest (DOE-2.2)Microsoft OfficeHVAC designConstructionArchitectural drawingsField experienceUtility rate designLife cycle analysisEngineering calculationsData manipulation

Required

Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing and problem-solving skills

Excellent familiarity with utility rate design, energy markets, demand response programs and generation system marginal cost analysis

Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word and Excel

Strong experience and knowledge of the energy project development process from feasibility through project execution and post-construction support

Strong knowledge of energy efficiency and/or HVAC (design and construction)

Demonstrated ability in the use and leveraging architectural and MEP drawings and specifications for the purpose of building performance assessment

Field experience assessing, diagnosing and enhancing building systems and equipment

Demonstrated ability to analyze and qualify energy savings and implement complex technical solutions involving supply side savings opportunities, water conservation, trash management, distributed power and generation systems and renewable energy technology

Experience with computer modeling of building energy performance using building modeling software such as Trane Trace, eQuest (DOE-2.2) and their use in both building energy code compliance and energy performance modeling

Ability to analyze and diagnose problematic operation identified during energy audits and troubleshooting of building systems for large commercial buildings including central CHW and HW plants and built up air handlers

Thorough understanding of utility rates and billing tariffs

Demonstrated capability of preparing life cycle analysis for federal (DOE BLCC 5.3) or non-federal clients

Experience with engineering calculations for chillers, boilers, fans, pumps, motors, controls, compressors, and lighting systems to determine energy savings compared to baseline equipment and or building codes.

Excellent skill with data manipulation, analysis and visualization. Experience with advanced computer system and network design and cyber security requirements.

Bachelor’s Degree in Science or Engineering or related field

8+ year experience in Engineering and/or related field.