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6 days ago Requisition ID: 1116

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Energy Engineer

Job Posting

Remote (United States)

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 a customer and client-centric individual to join our team as an Energy Engineer for Georgia Power’s Commercial Energy Efficiency Program.

Georgia Power’s Commercial Energy Efficiency Program helps businesses save money and energy by offering rebates and support for upgrading to more efficient equipment, including lighting, HVAC, and more. It’s a great way for medium-to-large businesses to cut costs and be more sustainable. The program covers a wide range of energy-saving improvements and offers both prescriptive and custom incentives, depending on the project. Businesses can get help identifying opportunities, navigating the application process, and maximizing their savings.

As an Energy Engineer, you will review custom utility incentive applications, address complex engineering challenges, guide best practices, and ensure accuracy in all deliverables. You will monitor project progress and communicate updates to the MDEA Energy Engineering Management and client to maintain efficiency and quality standards. The Energy Engineer will collaborate closely with the Engineering team, Account Managers, QA/QC staff, and Program Managers to support program goals while maintaining a high standard of technical excellence and customer service.

• Provide expert technical assistance and support for Georgia Power’s Commercial Energy Efficiency Program , aiding in the creation, upkeep, and implementation of custom review processes and best practices.
• Prepare and review technical specifications and engineering calculations for commercial and agricultural energy efficiency projects.
• Participate in customer site visits, project verification activities, and technical meetings as needed in support of program delivery.
• Communicate technical findings and impacts to customers, contractors, account managers, and client representatives as needed.
• Support the creation, review, and version management of measure-specific calculators.
• Assist with other projects and adapt to changing program priorities as needed.

• BS in Engineering (architectural, mechanical, electrical, or chemical preferred).
• 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 supporting utility-sponsored energy efficiency programs, demand-side management (DSM) programs, or energy incentive programs.
• Experience with standard EM&V protocols (IPMVP) and energy savings calculation methodologies (bin hour calculations, whole building energy modeling, chiller/boiler plant load modeling).
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability and openness to travel within the Georgia Power service territory for customer meetings, project verification activities, training, and client meetings as needed ; must have a current, valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to connect quickly with others and work effectively at all levels within and outside of the organization, including vendors and business partners.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office Applications (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel).

• MS in Engineering (architectural, mechanical, electrical, or chemical preferred)
• Certifications – PE, CMVP, CEM preferred
• Experience with energy modeling tools (TRACE 700, TRACE 3D+, eQuest, Carrier HAP, EnergyPlus).
• Experience with analyzing utility interval data (AMI data) and regression modeling.
• Demonstrated field experience in independently conducting ASHRAE Level II energy audits and verification incentive programs.
• Familiarity with Technical Reference Manuals (TRMs) and Energy Performance Standards such as ASHRAE, IECC, and DOE compliance.

• Work is to be primarily conducted from home; however, travel to onsite locations is required for:
  • Customer meetings and inspections in Georgia Power’s 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.

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.