PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Sr. Development Engineer identifies and develops large-scale energy services and energy asset projects for municipal and state governments, colleges and universities, public school districts, healthcare, commercial, public housing and industrial customers.  Provides technical and financial analysis of energy conservation and renewable energy measures for projects under consideration.  Evaluates existing conditions and conceptualizes energy and cost saving opportunities at customer facilities.  Assists project leaders in the project development process. Acts as the Project Engineer on some assignments and works collaboratively with the Project Manager and Principal Development Engineer.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conducts ASHRAE Level II and III energy audits and prepares written proposals for potential energy conservation upgrades, including detailed analyses of costs and savings.
• Leads and performs engineering tasks associated with a critical or analytical engineering project or a small number of complex projects that require specialized knowledge in many areas.
• Develops preliminary designs and estimates of cost and energy savings for projects involving a variety of energy conservation measures at customer's facilities, by providing technical expertise and implementation recommendations to the customer.
• Develops large-scale lighting and water conservation projects, with an emphasis on auditing capabilities, specification / design and energy calculations. Oversee, review and evaluate 3rd party design intents and QC all submissions for cost reasonableness, savings and constructability.
• Use knowledge of current lighting technologies with the ability to audit, design and manage the implementation of the prescribed measures in various types of construction, up to and including street & highway applications.
• Use of current energy calculation software to assist in building modeling
• Demonstrates leadership in the area of safety. Observing and enforcing safety rules and practices, encouraging safe work behaviors, and promptly correcting conditions and unsafe behaviors, which may lead to accidents.
• Participates in technical and industry societies and committees to enhance knowledge of new technologies or issues in areas of company interest.
• Implements company project control processes to develop projects in accordance with established cost, schedule, and quality requirements.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

 

Minimum Qualifications:

 

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5 years of relevant work experience in the evaluation and implementation of energy conservation projects

1. • Ability to analyze and interpret complex electrical and mechanical systems.
   • Knowledge and ability to apply problem solving approaches and engineering theory.
   • Knowledge of engineering designs, principles and practices.

• Detailed knowledge of applicable construction standards and codes. 
• Ability to apply engineering principles to identify and resolve issues
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to develop complex energy conservation projects for construction building and retrofits
• Detailed knowledge of heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), electrical systems, building automation systems and process related systems in commercial, industrial, governmental, and hospital buildings
• Knowledge of renewable and distributed generation solutions
• Knowledge of, and the ability to apply project life cycle cost analyses
• Proficiency on the use of computer-based applications including Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and project database applications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Mechanical Engineering Degree strongly preferred
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• Strong teamwork, interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with all management levels.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Eight or more years of Professional Engineering experience.
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and/or LEED accreditation preferred, or on a path to obtain such registrations, certifications or accreditations.
• Experience with load calculation and energy analyses modeling software programs including: EnergyPlus, eQuest, Trane Trace 3D, solar PV evaluation tools such as Helioscope, and/or design programs such as AutoCAD

PERFORMANCE SKILLS:

• Requires substantial / full time presence at various project locations.
• Customer Focus:  Able to demonstrate a high level of service delivery; do what is necessary to ensure customer satisfaction; prioritize customer needs. 
• Relationship Management:  Able to develop rapport with others and recognize their concerns, build and maintain long term associations based on trust; help others.
• Negotiation: Able to obtain agreement from multiple parties; earn trust while working out a deal; use good timing and carefully calculated strategies when bargaining; communicate high value of services; identify obstacles that might interfere with resolutions of terms.
• Team Work: Must have the ability to interface effectively with all parties involved in the project, including clients, sales force, vendors, contractors, co-workers, and corporate management. 
• Planning, Prioritizing, and Goal Setting:  Able to prepare for emerging customer needs; manage multiple projects; use goals to guide actions and create detailed actions plans; organize and schedule people and tasks.
• Quality: Able to maintain high standards despite pressing deadlines, establishing high standards and measures.