Energy Engineer
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Compensation
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Base pay range
$99,000.00/yr - $131,000.00/yr
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Abraxas Energy Consulting, LLC, a subsidiary of Hillmann Consulting, LLC, is a nationwide energy auditing and consulting firm that provides energy assessments, training, and software tools to assist facilities in reducing energy and water waste. Together, Abraxas and Hillmann can provide customized Energy Analysis, Energy Accounting, Environmental Health and Safety, Remediation Support, Real Estate Due Diligence, Geotechnical, and Laboratory Analysis services. Abraxas and Hillmann deliver consulting with an uncompromising commitment to customer service, safety, and increasing value and quality to our clients.
Position
The Energy Engineer will be based in the Boston, MA area with nationwide coverage, and will lead facility energy and water assessments and provide other energy consulting services. Typical assignments include leading on-site energy and water assessments, retro-commissioning activities, field measurement and verification, and field diagnostic testing/deployment. The Energy Engineer is expected to lead an energy audit following ASHRAE’s Level 2 methodology for most facilities independently, while also collaborating in small teams on larger projects and mentoring junior team members. The role requires initiative, responsibility, and strong time management to meet overlapping project deadlines. Regular interaction with clients by phone, email, and in person is expected, and the Energy Engineer will coordinate with team members to request information, solicit feedback, and clearly define project responsibilities and needed support.
Responsibilities
Field Tasks
The tasks range from one-day walk-through site visits to investment-grade energy audits, identifying energy reduction opportunities in lighting, HVAC, building envelope, water, renewables, controls, and other energy and water systems.
Conduct/lead detailed energy surveys of facilities ranging from simple office or multifamily properties to complex high-rise offices, manufacturing, and other energy-intensive buildings.
Lead building retro-commissioning activities including functional performance testing and monitoring of equipment.
Lead measurement and verification field work including visual verification, sampling strategies, and complex field measurements.
Conduct energy audits.
Adapt to varying field data collection techniques including handwritten notes, tablet-based tools, photo logging, review of as-built drawings, review of building control systems, and use of measurement devices and hand tools.
Deploy field diagnostic equipment such as wireless monitoring systems, data loggers, flow meters, power loggers, multimeters, temperature devices, air flow meters, manometers, lighting meters, current transducers, PPE, and hand tools.
Analysis
Keep current with new energy efficiency technologies and strategies.
Analyze and evaluate results from measurements and readings.
Interpret and tabulate information from facility mechanical and electrical drawings (lighting counts, equipment ratings/locations, piping diagrams, etc.).
Interpret control strategies and sequences; analyze and propose optimum strategies for energy-using equipment.
Complete detailed energy allocations predicting major energy users in a building.
Evaluate operations and maintenance savings and estimate costs to implement energy conservation measures.
Scope energy improvements and quantify installed cost estimates using experience and research.
Obtain vendor quotes as needed and complete life-cycle cost analysis for energy improvement projects.
Perform energy and economic analysis of energy efficiency measures using modeling software, spreadsheets, and other tools.
Reporting and Presentation
Document and communicate the results of energy audits through written reports, presentations, meetings, and conference calls.
Meet with clients and team members to discuss energy efficiency measures.
Keep current with new energy efficiency technologies and strategies.
Convey technical concepts and recommendations clearly and concisely.
Other
Review work of junior Auditors and Energy Analysts and ensure task completion.
Mentor and train supporting Energy Analysts and Auditors on project support.
Conduct peer reviews of engineering work.
Conduct scoping assessments to evaluate client facilities for potential work with Abraxas.
Support business development with technical input on proposals, quotes, capabilities, etc.
Assist in process optimization, tool development, and training content improvements.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications (Education, Skills, and Experience)
Meeting these qualifications will make you eligible for a starting salary at the low end of the posted range:
:
Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other four-year STEM degree AND 3+ years of experience in the analysis of energy-using systems in existing buildings.
Minimum:
2-year technical, math, or science degree AND 5-10+ years of experience in the analysis of energy-using systems in existing buildings.
Mastery of the English – written and spoken.
Advanced competency with Microsoft Excel and Word and ability to improve.
Experience surveying and analyzing the operation of complex mechanical and electrical systems in buildings and their control algorithms.
Experience writing detailed energy audit and engineering reports, including conveying as-found conditions and recommended capital improvements.
Experience applying advanced mathematical concepts to energy use analysis in buildings.
Experience presenting the results of an energy audit or re-commissioning project to small groups of stakeholders.
Additional Valuable Qualifications
Meeting these qualifications may make you eligible for a starting salary at the high end of the posted range:
7+ Years of related experience
NABCEP Certification: PV Installation Professional, PV Design Specialist, or PV Installer Specialist
Professional Engineer license in any state
Certifications such as Certified Energy Manager, LEED, Certified Energy Auditor, Building Performance Institute, HERS Rater
Experience with self-performing advanced field measurements in existing buildings (spot and long-term power measurements, airflow, thermal imaging, etc.)
Experience in new construction and/or existing building commissioning
Experience developing energy simulation models with DOE-2, eQUEST, TRACE 700/3D, or similar programs
Experience creating measurement and verification plans for energy projects
Travel
- While many projects are local or regional, expect to be away from home about 5-7 nights per month. Abraxas reimburses travel expenses per the Travel and Expense Policy.
Abraxas Energy Consulting, LLC and Hillmann Consulting, LLC are committed to the professional development and well-being of our employees. Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Paid vacation and sick leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Volunteer time off
Abraxas Energy Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
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