Energy Efficiency Engineer
About the position
Support the Company’s Energy Efficiency objectives through evaluation and documentation of energy efficient technologies and projects. Provide technical expertise in collaboration with multiple business units (regulatory, marketing, government affairs, business development) to achieve business objectives. Develop and build relationships with contracted engineering firms, external stakeholders, and contractors and equipment representatives (Trade Allies) to facilitate and promote the installations of high efficiency natural gas technologies.
Responsibilities
- Perform theoretical calculations of natural gas and fuel switching energy efficiency projects.
- Perform on-site visits with end-use customers to assist in identification of energy savings opportunities, application review and data collection.
- Support the development of tools and techniques to streamline and modernize technical analysis and customer data analysis.
- Provide technical expertise to end-use customers to promote gas technologies and coordinate with internal sales and marketing groups to support the growth objectives of the Company.
- Document energy efficiency projects through detailed project write-up and reports.
- Build relationships with Trade Allies to facilitate and effectively promote energy efficiency programs through site visits, lunch and learn, seminars and presentations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college with 3-5 years of experience, or advanced degree with 0-2 years of experience, or equivalent industry experience.
- High level of understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics
- 3 to 5 years of technical expertise in energy design modeling with experience in project management and customer interaction.
- Must be able to perform complex engineering calculations related to energy technologies including energy assessment, heat loss/gain calculations, fuel costs and conversions, etc.
- Must know and have ability to apply mechanical principles associated with current and emerging gas and electric applications; must have the ability to communicate technical information in an understandable and professional manner.
- Proficiency with MS Office products and a high level of competency working with spreadsheets
Nice-to-haves
- Experience using scripting languages (e.g. Python/Pandas, Matlab) for technical analysis and interfacing with spreadsheets
- Experience with database and data analytics tools (e.g. MS Access, SQL, SAP/HANA, Google Cloud Platform)
- Familiar with building, construction, and other mechanical and HVAC principles.
- Understanding of Minnesota Commercial Energy Code and Residential Energy code.
- Formal training and experience working with energy modeling programs and system design
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
- Health/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match dollar-for-dollar up to 6% and a company contribution of 3% regardless of your contribution
- Flexible work schedule, paid holidays and paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
- Life, AD&D, Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Transit subsidies
- Access to discounts at fitness clubs and an on-site wellness center at our headquarters in Houston
