Energy Efficiency Engineer
Michaels Energy- an Inc. 5000 Company
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Glen Allen • Virginia • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Deliver technical support for utility energy efficiency programs in Virginia.
- Perform energy assessments on commercial and industrial buildings.
- Recommend changes to building automation systems.
- Perform energy calculations and write reports.
- Identify energy efficiency measures, diagnose building HVAC control issues, and assess equipment condition.
- Estimate project costs and perform site visits.
- Communicate with clients and customers through meetings, presentations, and reports.
- Work with data centers, verify new construction projects, and develop energy modeling using OpenStudio.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in mechanical, chemical, or building systems engineering
- Zero to six years experience combining any of the following: Energy efficiency industry – e.g., utilities or performance contracting HVAC operations, controls, and/or building energy investigations Utility program experience in retro-commissioning, ASHRAE level 2 energy audits, or custom rebate calculations Software-based building energy modeling Managing building retrofit projects Design or implementation of HVAC Controls Building codes/safety standards HVAC consulting/design-build engineer
- EIT or PE (Professional Engineer) is preferred but not required
- Excels at communicating complicated ideas to a variety of audiences
- Skilled at interfacing with contractors and building owners
- Deep interest in energy, systems, and process efficiency, and improving productivity
- Lifetime self-learner
- Ability to travel up to 30% regionally
Benefits
- Never Stop Learning
- Flexible Work Hours
- Collaborative Career Development
- Beer Fridays
- Fresh Fruit Daily
- Wellness Rewards
- Fun Company Outings
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
energy assessmentsenergy calculationsbuilding automation systemsHVAC operationsenergy modelingretro-commissioningASHRAE level 2 energy auditscustom rebate calculationsbuilding retrofit projectsHVAC controls design
Soft Skills
communicationinterfacing with contractorspresentationsreport writingproblem diagnosisclient interactionself-learningteam collaborationpresentation skillscustomer service
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeEITPE (Professional Engineer)