Arcadis

Energy Engineer – Consultant

Arcadis

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Arlington • Virginia • United States

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Salary

💰 $100,000 - $120,000 per year

About the role

  • Conduct Energy & Water Audits: Lead comprehensive audits, energy modeling & simulations, and MEP assessments for commercial, industrial, data centers, institutional, and multifamily buildings.
  • Analyze & Benchmark: Evaluate utility data to identify energy and GHG usage patterns, performing benchmarking and best practice analysis.
  • Identify Efficiency Opportunities: Assess building envelopes, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, and control systems to recommend energy, water, and GHG reduction strategies that directly lower OPEX.
  • Perform Calculations & Modeling: Execute energy calculations, simulations, cost-benefit/ROI analyses, and support feasibility studies focused on operational savings.
  • Lifecycle & Embodied Carbon Assessment: Apply embodied carbon and lifecycle assessment (LCA) methodologies to construction materials and products, supporting holistic sustainability and cost reduction.
  • Ensure Compliance: Ensure all work aligns with relevant codes and ASHRAE standards (90.1, 62, 55).
  • Client-Facing Consulting: Prepare technical reports, deliver presentations, and communicate findings to clients in a clear, consultative manner.
  • Collaborate & Enable: Work closely with clients and internal teams to open doors for further design, engineering, and project management work.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Energy, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
  • 5–8 years’ experience in energy auditing for commercial, industrial, datacenter, or other complex building types.
  • Advanced skills in energy & CFD simulation/modeling tools (e.g., EnergyPlus, DesignBuilder/Studio, IES VE, ANSYS).
  • Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and technical analysis software.
  • Strong technical knowledge of MEP, HVAC, controls, and lighting systems.
  • Experience in retro-commissioning, renewable energy, decarbonization, electrification, or net zero initiatives is highly desirable.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform embodied carbon and lifecycle assessments (LCA) for buildings and products.
  • Professional credentials (PE, CEM, CEA, BEMP, or equivalent) preferred.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to translate technical findings into clear, actionable insights for clients.
  • Self-Starter: Demonstrated ability to work independently, proactively identify opportunities, and take ownership of tasks without requiring close supervision. Consulting mindset with proven client-facing experience and a strong command of the English language.
Benefits
  • medical, dental, and vision
  • EAP
  • 401K
  • STD
  • LTD
  • AD&D
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • reward & recognition program
  • optional benefits including wellbeing benefits
  • adoption assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • nine paid holidays
  • 15 days PTO that accrue per year
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
energy auditingenergy modelingCFD simulationcost-benefit analysisROI analysisembodied carbon assessmentlifecycle assessmenttechnical analysisHVAC systemsMEP systems
Soft Skills
communication skillsconsulting mindsetself-starterclient-facing experienceability to translate technical findings
Certifications
PECEMCEABEMP