M&V Specialist

Job Title: M&V Specialist. (Measurement & Verification)

Duration: Long Term Contract OR Contract to Hire

Visa: Independent Only

Location: Greater New York City, NY & NJ

Hybrid Work Schedule - Blend of onsite and remote work (25% of time will be onsite work and the other 75% will be remote). The consultant will travel around the greater New York City area including New Jersey.

Travel 1 to 2 days a week depends on project volume

Consultants MUST be LOCAL to greater New York City, NY area including New Jersey because position requires on-site work (25% onsite and 75% remote).

The candidate will travel the local area and will be reimbursed for mileage, tolls, and parking.

“Measurement and Verification” (M&V) is the process of planning, measuring, collecting and analyzing data for the purpose of verifying and reporting energy savings within an individual facility resulting from the implementation of energy conservation measures (ECMs).

So you might see folks with M & V in their resume or measurement and verification or see titles like this or Energy Specialist, etc.

Job Summary

Our client is seeking a qualified individual to support commercial and industrial energy efficiency and demand management programs in New York/New Jersey.

• Responsibilities may include development of M&V plans, deployment and retrieval of metering equipment, energy analysis, site inspections, technical writing, and project management for multiple commercial and industrial energy efficiency projects and/or customers.
• Candidates must possess strong technical capabilities including knowledge of building systems, energy efficiency, demand management, green building and sustainability.
• The desired candidate will work collaboratively with the Advanced Energy team and clients to provide M&V support and implement market transforming programs that encourage energy efficiency across the Northeast.
• The candidate will be presented with the challenge of a diverse range of projects found in commercial and industrial energy systems.
• There will be significant interface with clients that may require travel.
• The position requires the ability to manage projects, and lead, direct, and coordinate the work of team members (internal and external) of varied backgrounds.
• This position requires flexibility; diversity of technical expertise; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; and excellent customer care skills.
• The candidate will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of complicated tasks.
  
  

Key Responsibilities Include

• Coordinating and managing energy efficiency and demand management projects.
• Working on a variety of energy saving calculations, strategies and projects.
• Performing preliminary desk reviews and analysis.
• Developing project-specific M&V plans including sampling approach and safety requirements.
• Performing reviews of M&V plans to verify cost, approaches, and savings confidence.
• Conducting pre-installation inspections to collect data and performing functional testing observations needed to establish baseline conditions.
• Installing and removing meters and data collection equipment.
• Collecting and analyzing data from a facility’s building automation system.
• Analyzing M&V data to develop trends, confirm savings projections, establish baseline conditions, and/or establish proposed conditions.
• Developing technical reports that summarize project scope, calculation methodologies, M&V activities, M&V results, key assumptions, and recommendations.
• Keeping managers aware of project schedules and progress and providing regular time charging/budget updates as requested.
• Providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and quality control of calculations.
• Staying informed about energy issues and industry trends through regular technical reading and participation in local and national professional organizations.
• Assisting in the development and/or implementation of technical protocols, quality assurance procedures and technical requirements for energy efficiency programs.
• Assisting in the development and/or implementation of M&V guidelines for common measure types for energy efficiency programs.
• Communicating with contractors and program administrators regarding program requirements.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy). Other engineering disciplines will be considered.
• 3-10 years of experience within the green building, energy efficiency, building science, or related field is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of measurement and verification techniques and how to apply IPMVP based on project scope and goals.
• Strong understanding of safety practices required to perform on-site M&V.
• Knowledge of building systems commissioning, HVAC design, energy efficiency technologies, green building and high-performance design.
• Experience in the energy field, such as energy efficiency, distributed energy generation/combined heat and power, project economics/rate analysis, project design, renewable energy, HVAC, central heating and cooling plants
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Team-oriented, hands-on, highly skilled, adaptive, and client-focused.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Responsible for maintenance and fees of the transportation vehicle.
  
  

Desired Skills

• Preference will be given to candidates familiar with M&V methods and have experience deploying equipment and analyzing M&V data to develop trends, confirm project savings, and establish baseline/proposed conditions.
• CMVP (or equivalent) accreditation is preferred.
• PE accreditation is a plus.