Energy Engineer

Energy Engineer

Peoria, Illinois

Join our team of zealous energy-efficiency superheroes.

From energy consulting to decarbonization strategies, Energy Sciences helps commercial, industrial, and municipal clients identify and eliminate waste to increase their energy efficiency. We improve facility systems, create unique and measurable plans, and conserve energy while saving millions of dollars in the process. Taking a strategic and comprehensive approach, we activate the best practices and people to produce truly impactful results that improve the longevity of our planet.

This position has a home-based office in central Illinois. Up to 100% in-state travel is required.

Your Background

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or energy engineering

Two (2) or more years of energy efficiency experience

Technical Knowledge of:

Conducting energy assessments (ASHRAE level I and II)

Refrigeration and compressed air systems

Cooling/heating systems

Working on-site with commercial and institutional customers

Being the on-site subject matter expert to program stakeholders as required

Writing high-quality final reports

Utilizing tools such as Microsoft Office

Preferred Additional Experience

Certified Energy Manager (CEM)

Day-to-Day

You will join a team dedicated to helping institutional stakeholders manage energy use by providing reports containing implementable projects that reduce energy use in various buildings. Some of the day-to-day activities you would be involved with might include but would not be limited to:

• Manage projects in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• Conduct energy assessments (ASHRAE level I and II), including identification of energy conservation measures
• Engage with customers and service providers at their locations as part of the assessment process
• Provide overall management, direction, and accountability on assigned projects to ensure progress and on-time, high-quality deliverables
• Calculate energy savings for various system or equipment changes using existing calculation tools, original spreadsheets, and/or generally accepted methodologies
• Interpret supply-side energy use/cost data collected from customer sources or directly through our client or the local utilities
• Communicate assessment results with a diverse audience on their level in a way that facilitates understanding and buy-in
• Contribute to peers through technical discussions and work review
• Draft a final report to be delivered to the program stakeholders on time

About You

• General familiarity with, and passion for, energy and efficiency
• Knowledge and familiarity with required management for completing multiple ASHRAE energy assessments simultaneously
• exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
• Understanding appropriate codes and standards
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to adeptly juggle multiple projects, customers, deadlines, and demands
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to comfortably interact with internal and external customers and stakeholders and serve their needs
• Understanding and compliance of internal policies and procedures
• Comfortable performing a variety of fieldwork and interacting with customer staff and vendors
• Strong knowledge of energy efficient technologies and energy efficiency best practices
• Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated to achieve project results
• Ability to see issues from the customer’s perspective
• Ability to teach or explain technical topics to audiences with different levels of technical understanding
• Proficient with MS Office and an understanding of SharePoint features and reporting abilities.

Benefits

We offer an excellent full-time benefits package including DAY 1 benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD), a retirement plan with match and profit sharing, 13 paid holidays, and 120 hours of paid time off starting in year 1.

More about Energy Sciences

Energy Sciences aims to create a more sustainable and socially responsible energy future. We value teamwork, questioning the status quo for new and better ways, doing our work with integrity, and taking responsibility and initiative to get things done. We provide professional consulting, training, and energy management services to commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors, delivering customized solutions and sustainable strategies.

Additional information

Energy Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.