Director of Energy Engineering

Bernhard’s core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service (“EaaS”) solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard’s vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Purpose and Essential Duties

The Director of Energy Engineering is responsible for directing, overseeing, and utilizing functional authority for operation, planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of all projects or process-related activities of energy engineering.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Directs a team of project managers, engineers, and technical staff in the delivery of energy projects that support client requirement and schedule.
• Delegates projects among engineering staff according to specialized knowledge, skills and abilities; and consider project requirements.
• Approves process specification standards, and reviews engineering deliverables for accuracy and compliance.
• Maintains a strong relationship with clients and vendors, and develops new and expanded business based upon successful delivery of existing projects.
• Supports the development of projects/proposals for scope and pricing.
• Maintains consistent delivery practices through upholding department processes and standards.

This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to the Vice President of Energy Engineering.

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering from a 4-year accredited program.
• Acceptable Degree Alternatives: Engineering Technology / Construction Management Degree.
• 5 years minimum experience as a Project Manager or Project Team Lead.
• Alternative Minimum Qualifications: Must have a minimum of 15 years of experience as a Project Manager for Bernhard.
• Microsoft Word, Excel, and Microsoft Project experience.
• Must be able to lead presentations for marketing and business development for projects.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Versed in the industry and the Company’s competitors.
• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Project Management Certification from a certifying agency (PMI)
• Professional Engineering License

Travel Requirements

• 25% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Climbing stairs.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
• Quiet environment.
• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.
• Be able to attend job site meetings as well as walk job sites under construction.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that diverse candidates are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Bernhard, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participate in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

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