Experienced Energy Engineer
Company: Franklin Energy
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: January 28, 2023
Job Description:
COMPANY SUMMARY -As a combined organization, and is undertaking
what is perhaps the central challenge of our times - to help drive
the transition to net-zero carbon economies while ensuring that no
working families, businesses, or local communities are left behind.
To do that, we are the utility industry's top provider of turn-key
energy efficiency and grid optimization programs and products, all
of which contribute to reducing carbon and waste and, at the same
time, free-up resources for creating more innovation investment and
jobs. With over 26 years in business, we have more than 1,300
experts across the United States and Canada, with warehouses on
both coasts. The organization's integrated in-house services
provide deep personalization and insights, helping energy partners
achieve their carbon-reduction and energy productivity goals.---
-We believe the organization's most "precious resources" are its
people.--- We pledge a relentless pursuit to embody a culture that
acknowledges, recognizes, and infinitely seeks to understand the
unique differences of its people.--- We are committed to creating
employee experiences that continually attract and embrace a
multiracial, multicultural, and multigenerational workforce that
promotes outstanding performance and mirrors our diverse
partnerships, clients and communities we serve. - -POSITION SUMMARY
-This position is primarily responsible for providing new
construction expert technical support to customers and trade
allies. - In this role, you will provide energy advice and
coordination services for the energy efficiency programs; these
services include: building maintenance, lighting, controls,
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems for
energy efficiency and comfort. - -ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES -This list of duties and responsibilities is not
all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and
responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to
time. -
- Work with business and building owners, developers, architects,
engineers and contractors to provide energy efficiency advice and
assistance in participating energy efficiency or energy
conservation programs -
- Identify and provide documentation of on-site opportunities for
energy efficiency in buildings under design and construction;
provide follow-up as required to the customers
- Identify and update building code requirements
- Participate in QA/QC and internal audit activities -
- Analyze building utility bills to determine energy usage trends
-
- Ability to promote, sell and influence property managers,
owners and maintenance staff to install energy efficiency measures
in multifamily dwellings -
- Prepare and present reports and presentations -
- Discuss technical elements of energy consuming equipment in a
facility (lighting, HVAC, hot water systems, envelope, integrated
design) and how it affects utility consumption and demand, to help
build a business case to prioritize recommendations and how they
affect savings and first cost -
- Enter data into spreadsheets and databases to determine energy
savings and to manage current projects, collaborate with other
Energy Advisors/Energy Engineers as required to maximize technical
support to the client base -
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of the program's
strategic direction regarding energy efficiency and the business
activities of its customers -
- Keeping current on the latest energy-saving technology and how
we might incorporate them into our products -
- Collaborating with other Energy Advisors and Energy Engineers
to maximize client technical support -
- Serve as a technical resource for Energy Advisors -
- Ensure compliance with all quality and safety policies as well
as all OSHA regulations -POSITION REQUIREMENTS -Education and
Experience - -
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year
college or university. - (Based on the position preferences may
include: Mechanical, Civil, Electrical or Industrial Engineering)
-
- 3 - 5 years engineering experience related to mechanical
design, energy modeling or construction -
- 2 - 3 years of experience in the energy efficiency industry
-
- Experience in building design, "green" construction and
sustainable design - Preferred -
- Certified Energy Manager and the LEED AP credentials -
Preferred -
- CEM or VPI certification - Preferred -
- PE or FE certification or desire to obtain one - Preferred
-
- A licensed engineer - Preferred -
- Strong understanding of how systems affect energy consumption
-Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - - -
- Strong customer service and communication skills -
- Must be able to handle a wide work variety and work in a
fast-paced environment -
- Must be a self-starter, organized and have an ability to
prioritize workload -
- Ability to identify and resolve project application issues with
customers and trade allies -
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and
Outlook -
- Strong data entry skills in entering information in tracking
systems/databases -
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in
writing with customers, clients and employees -
- Ability to analyze and interpret data and solve practical
problems -
- Knowledge of mathematical concepts such as fractions,
percentages and ratios -
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability
and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid
geometry and trigonometry -
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and
draw valid conclusions -
- Ability to understand and apply in a building environment
applied physics including thermodynamics, fluids and heat transfer
theory -
- Must be able to research questions of a technical nature
efficiently and find new information -
- Committed to diversity and inclusion -
- Reliable transportation - -Licenses & Certifications - -
- Valid driver's license -Travel Requirements - -
- Willingness to travel less than -30% -PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK
ENVIRONMENT -
- Required to sit, stand, walk; talk and hear; and ability to
touch and handle tools and/or controls -
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds -
- Noise Level is typically moderate -
- Employee could be exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles
and risk of potential shock -Note: Reasonable accommodations may be
made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions of this position. -The above information describes the
general duties and requirements necessary to perform the principle
functions of the position. This shall not be construed as a
detailed description of all the duties and requirements that may be
necessary in this position. -An Equal Opportunity Employer -
Keywords: Franklin Energy, St. Paul , Experienced Energy Engineer, Professions , Saint Paul, Minnesota
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