Energy Engineering Manager

Maryland Energy Advisors (MDEA) is a rapidly growing energy management company that serves some of the area's largest businesses, including real estate owners, restaurants, and manufacturers. We provide consulting services for utilities across the United States, and we are looking for customer and client-centric individuals to join our team.

We are currently seeking an Energy Engineering Manager to serve multiple utility programs across our footprint, with a focus on the Washington DC Metropolitan area. The candidate must have relevant in-depth knowledge of commercial, institutional, hospitality, and manufacturing facilities and their systems, with substantial practical experience in reducing a building's energy consumption. Experience with energy audits, commissioning, measurement & verification, ESCO, utility and consulting experience is essential. This position requires significant experience and comfort with energy modeling software such as e-Quest, Trane Trace, and IES.

The Energy Engineering Manager will work as both a senior engineer and an engineering manager, providing technical oversight and guidance to a team of engineers who are primarily tasked with developing and reviewing custom incentive applications. The ideal candidate will possess the technical expertise to suggest energy conservation measures based on information submitted throughout the incentive application process (drawings, control sequences, contractor scopes of work) and direct contact with customers (via onsite visits and remote meetings).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide expert technical assistance and support for utility programs, aiding in the creation, upkeep, and implementation of custom review processes and best practices.
• Provide QC oversight for custom application reviews and virtual or on-site inspections.
• Supervise the creation, review, and version management of measure-specific calculators.
• Function as subject matter expert for custom and other non-prescriptive programs.
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to junior engineering staff.
• Develop measure builds for program planning and business development efforts.
• Provide technical guidance and support to program teams related to subject matter expertise (e.g. engineering/technology oversight, customer segment, program policies).
• Support business development as needed, with a focus on Commercial and Industrial objectives.
• Give internal teams regular feedback on performance and conduct formal performance management for your assigned teams.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MS in Engineering, (architectural, mechanical, electrical, or chemical preferred) or BS in Engineering, (architectural, mechanical, electrical, or chemical preferred).
• 8+ years of applicable professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience with at least one of the following energy modeling tools: TRACE 700, TRACE 3D+, eQuest, Carrier HAP, or EnergyPlus.
• Experience with standard EM&V protocols (IPMVP) and energy savings calculation methodologies such as bin hour calculations, whole building energy modeling and chiller/boiler plant load modeling.
• Managerial experience and ability to nurture and develop junior engineers.
• Ability to travel to the Washington, DC Metropolitan area monthly.
• Excellent communicator with internal and external stakeholders and clients.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt and grow with a growing organization.
• Sound business ethics, including the protection of proprietary and confidential information.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certifications - PE, CMVP, CEM preferred.
• Subject matter expertise in at least two of the following areas: HVAC, building automation systems, energy management systems, industrial refrigeration, boiler systems, compressed air, pumping and fan systems, and other energy efficiency measures.
• Experience with analyzing utility interval data (AMR data) and regression modeling preferred.
• Demonstrated field experience in independently conducting ASHRAE Level II energy audits and verification incentive programs.
• Managerial experience and ability to nurture and develop junior engineers
• Provide insight and recommendations for program changes based on existing market knowledge and program trends

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• "Office" work is to be primarily conducted from home, however, travel to onsite locations is required for:

• Customer meetings in your utility's assigned service area.
• Client meetings as needed or directed.

• Friendly, fun, cooperative, and very fast-paced. Staff members need to be able to work independently and adapt to changing priorities

BENEFITS

MD Energy Advisors offers competitive salaries and benefits. We put a premium on work-life balance, offering flexibility with our remote team. We also offer:

• Medical, dental and vision health insurance
• 401k
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Professional Development Reimbursement
• Regular team meetings and in-person gatherings

Maryland Energy Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Disability/Vet.