Clean Energy Engineer

About the job

EcoMetric is seeking a Clean Energy Engineer to join our rapidly growing team in New Jersey. We are looking for a technically skilled, self-motivated individual who shares our passion for energy efficiency. The successful candidate will be located in New Jersey or willing to relocate there within six months. As a Clean Energy Engineer, you will be a key member of our consulting team supporting custom energy efficiency programs in New Jersey. These programs are technically challenging, require critical thinking, and will expose you to various energy consumption and efficiency calculations. The Clean Energy Engineer will be a key technical and field resource, assessing the impact of energy efficiency programs, conducting onsite visits at commercial and industrial facilities, and working with customers to develop energy savings estimates for large and complex energy efficiency projects.

Ideal Locations

• Must be located in New Jersey, US - northern to central areas preferred
• This is a remote (work-from-home) position with travel to customer sites
   

What you'll be doing:

As an Energy Engineer, you will be a key member of our consulting team supporting energy efficiency programs in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Energy Engineer will be a key technical and field resource for the team, assessing the impact of energy efficiency programs and conducting onsite visits to commercial and industrial facilities.

The successful candidate will be located in central or southern New Jersey area.

This is a full-time, salaried position. It is a remote position with up to 50% travel.

You Value: Organization, learning, energy efficiency, and working as a team.

What you'll bring with you:

Required Qualifications

• BS or BA Degree –Engineering, Sustainability, Environmental Science. Associate degree plus relevant experience will be considered
• 1-3 years of professional experience with energy efficiency consultancy, sales, construction, lighting, HVAC, and/or field technician
• Strong mathematical skills and competence with spreadsheet analyses
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and the ability to articulate your ideas in a virtual working environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience coordinating various parties and accounting for multiple variables
• Comfortable and experienced speaking over the phone
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)
• Strong data entry skills in entering information in tracking systems/databases
• Must be a detail-oriented, organized, self-starter, and have an ability to prioritize workload
• Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Program implementation or evaluation experience
• Previous project management experience
• Experience in the energy efficiency field
• Knowledge of statistical concepts
   

Responsibilities:

• Perform walk-through (onsite) and virtual inspections of commercial and industrial facilities – as part of evaluations, surveys, and research studies – for the purposes of:
• Verifying installation of energy efficient equipment or systems
• Collecting and documenting information and data
• Interviewing facility owners and managers about the operation of equipment
• Deploy temporary data logging or metering equipment
• Perform energy and peak demand savings calculations for various energy efficiency measures, using standard and custom engineering tools, formulas and methodologies
• Perform QA/QC activities, including conducting pre-and post-installation energy efficiency project inspections.
• Provide technical assistance to both internal and external parties
• Research and identify tools and resources to support program evaluation efforts
• Maintain and be responsible for complete and reliable records of data, notes, findings, and photos from site inspections and analyses.
• Coordinate regularly with internal engineering staff and project managers
• Review technical documentation associated with energy efficiency projects – application forms, invoices, specification sheets, spreadsheet calculations, etc.
• Participate in regular meetings and conference calls with both internal and external parties
• Domestic travel will be required in the New Jersey area (approximately 50% of the time with reliable transportation)
• Must be able to handle a wide work variety and work in a fast-paced environment
• Support the development of written reports and slideshow presentations
• Coordinate with colleagues to ensure proper organization of files, paperwork, and data entry
• Communicate professionally (oral and written) and promptly with customers, clients, contractors/trade allies and the team
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
   

What you'll get in return:

• The minimum starting salary for this position is $70,000.
• A nice suite of benefits
• The opportunity to have a positive impact on our society and environment
• Flexible personal time off (15-20 days), 10 holidays, two days flex holidays.
• Maternity/Paternity paid leave.
• Annual retreat.
• Remote work.
• 401(k) Plan.
• Performance bonus.
• Medical, vision and dental insurance.
• Life insurance and short-term & long-term disability insurance
• Reimbursement for annual professional development training or certification.
• Mileage reimbursement for the use of a personal vehicle.
• The opportunity to have a positive impact on our environment and grow as a professional in the sustainable energy efficiency industry.