Energy Efficiency Engineer

Michaels Energy- an Inc. 5000 Company

Energy Engineer assessing energy efficiency for commercial and industrial buildings at Michaels Energy. Recommend automation changes, conduct assessments, and ensure client satisfaction in projects.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeBroomfield • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $105,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform energy assessments and detailed studies on commercial and industrial buildings
Recommend changes to building automation systems
Perform energy calculations and write reports
Identify energy efficiency measures
Perform energy engineering calculations and simulations of equipment
Estimate project costs
Write technical reports
Communicate with clients and customers through onsite and virtual meetings, presentations, and writing

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in mechanical, chemical, or building systems engineering
Three to seven 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
Electrification technologies (heat pumps, heat recovery chillers, etc.)
Managing building retrofit projects
Implementing controls upgrades
Building codes/safety standards
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 25% regionally for on-site customer work, with minimal overnight stay.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Work Hours
Collaborative Career Development
Beer Fridays
Fresh Fruit Daily
Wellness Rewards
Fun Company Outings

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Hard Skills & Tools

energy assessmentsenergy calculationsenergy engineering calculationsbuilding automation systemsHVAC operationsretro-commissioningASHRAE level 2 energy auditscustom rebate calculationselectrification technologiesbuilding retrofit projects

Soft Skills

communicationpresentation skillsinterfacing with contractorsclient communicationwriting technical reportsproblem-solvingself-learningadaptabilityteam collaborationcustomer service

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineeringBachelor's degree in chemical engineeringBachelor's degree in building systems engineeringPE (Professional Engineer)