Energy Innovation Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Ecosave
Location: New York, NY 10025
Description:
Position Summary
The Energy Innovation Engineer works to identify new innovative utility conservation and management
measures. Ability to think outside the box and have creative curiosity. Technical review and
teamwork are employed to develop projects using a combination of engineering knowledge and
experience, creative solutions, and thorough and comprehensive problem-solving abilities. Has a
strong analytical background to develop templates for energy and water analysis. Has engaged with
utility and other agency programs for custom incentives and grants. Has understanding of
measurement and verification for energy and utility savings
Responsibilities
Developing and standardizing energy engineering tools, templates, and data models using tools
and software such as Advanced Excel tools VBA, Power BI, Tableau.
Develop proposals and engineering calculations for custom utility rebates and
incentives.
Support and technical review of engineering savings calculations for accuracy and risk
mitigation.
Research innovative technologies and supporting development of table based tools for calculating
energy and water saving solutions.
Conduct on-site assessments in prospect commercial and industrial facilities then develop
engineering solutions to calculate energy and water saving solutions.
Prepare sales proposal content to describe these solutions.
Define scope and pricing for the selected energy and water conservation measures.
Support Business Development Activities.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Qualifications:
Holds at least a B.S. 4 year degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering or
equivalent.
Hold one or more technology and industry certifications (CEM, CEA, CMVP, LEED/AP etc.)
P.E certification preferred but not required for the position
Experience as an Energy or Project Engineer preferably in an ESCO environment
Knowledge about Python/R, Power BI, Tableau a plus.
Prior experience working with energy simulation software such as eQuest/ Trane Trace, IES a
plus.
Experience of working with Department of Energy Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) is a
plus.
Experience:
Demonstrated experience in performing savings calculations for energy upgrades
Experienced in performing energy audits according to ASHRAE standards (ASHRAE Level 1, 2& 3 and
IGA: Investment Grade Audits)
Advanced knowledge of energy modelling/best practice/codes (ASHRAE, IESNA, NEC etc.)
Experience in seeing projects through implementation
Technical experience with energy efficiency technologies
Skills:
Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
Advanced computer skills
Project management fundamentals
Ability to work effectively across a large geographic and diverse customer portfolio
Effective interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships
Demonstrated flair for sourcing and implementing new technology, up-to-date knowledge of energy
efficiency technologies
Demonstrated performance working with solution providers to provide energy/utility performance
improvements in commercial, industrial and health facilities
Experience with advanced building services knowledge such as mechanical and HVAC, Building
Automation System, electrical and lighting.
Some experience with industrial systems such as air compressors, vacuum pumps, steam
systems, heat exchangers
Some overnight travel and genuine passion towards energy innovation and decarbonization
efforts.
The Energy Innovation Engineer works to identify new innovative utility conservation and management
measures. Ability to think outside the box and have creative curiosity. Technical review and
teamwork are employed to develop projects using a combination of engineering knowledge and
experience, creative solutions, and thorough and comprehensive problem-solving abilities. Has a
strong analytical background to develop templates for energy and water analysis. Has engaged with
utility and other agency programs for custom incentives and grants. Has understanding of
measurement and verification for energy and utility savings
Responsibilities
Developing and standardizing energy engineering tools, templates, and data models using tools
and software such as Advanced Excel tools VBA, Power BI, Tableau.
Develop proposals and engineering calculations for custom utility rebates and
incentives.
Support and technical review of engineering savings calculations for accuracy and risk
mitigation.
Research innovative technologies and supporting development of table based tools for calculating
energy and water saving solutions.
Conduct on-site assessments in prospect commercial and industrial facilities then develop
engineering solutions to calculate energy and water saving solutions.
Prepare sales proposal content to describe these solutions.
Define scope and pricing for the selected energy and water conservation measures.
Support Business Development Activities.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Qualifications:
Holds at least a B.S. 4 year degree in electrical, mechanical, industrial engineering or
equivalent.
Hold one or more technology and industry certifications (CEM, CEA, CMVP, LEED/AP etc.)
P.E certification preferred but not required for the position
Experience as an Energy or Project Engineer preferably in an ESCO environment
Knowledge about Python/R, Power BI, Tableau a plus.
Prior experience working with energy simulation software such as eQuest/ Trane Trace, IES a
plus.
Experience of working with Department of Energy Industrial Assessment Center (IAC) is a
plus.
Experience:
Demonstrated experience in performing savings calculations for energy upgrades
Experienced in performing energy audits according to ASHRAE standards (ASHRAE Level 1, 2& 3 and
IGA: Investment Grade Audits)
Advanced knowledge of energy modelling/best practice/codes (ASHRAE, IESNA, NEC etc.)
Experience in seeing projects through implementation
Technical experience with energy efficiency technologies
Skills:
Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills
Advanced computer skills
Project management fundamentals
Ability to work effectively across a large geographic and diverse customer portfolio
Effective interpersonal skills to develop good working relationships
Demonstrated flair for sourcing and implementing new technology, up-to-date knowledge of energy
efficiency technologies
Demonstrated performance working with solution providers to provide energy/utility performance
improvements in commercial, industrial and health facilities
Experience with advanced building services knowledge such as mechanical and HVAC, Building
Automation System, electrical and lighting.
Some experience with industrial systems such as air compressors, vacuum pumps, steam
systems, heat exchangers
Some overnight travel and genuine passion towards energy innovation and decarbonization
efforts.