Freelance Energy Efficiency Program Jobs in Ohio

At Energy Sciences, we turn challenges into opportunities. By combining our deep expertise with operational knowledge, we develop customized, cost-effective strategies that improve efficiency, cut operating costs, and drive sustainability. From program design and management to assessments and decarbonization strategies, we partner with our clients to create solutions that improve energy efficiency, reducing operating costs while also benefiting the planet.

This position has a home-based office, requires travel to the Greater Philadelphia area, and the use of a personal vehicle. Travel is approximately 25%.

Day-to-Day

You will join a team dedicated to helping commercial and industrial customers reduce their energy use by providing technical expertise through energy efficiency programs, training initiatives, and direct-to-customer services. Some of the day-to-day activities you would be involved with might include:

• Identifying and quantifying energy efficiency opportunities.
• Performing energy and economic analyses.
• Reviewing energy assessments, opportunities, and calculations.
• Collaborating with customers, assisting with technical questions, and developing projects.
• Preparing reports and delivering presentations.
• Conducting site surveys and facilities assessments.
• Collaborating with other technical team members to teach and learn energy engineering fundamentals.
• Support customers with utility energy efficiency programs.
• Travel time up to 25%.

About You

• Collaborative, enterprising individual who likes to work in an open team environment.
• Excited about challenging the status quo and offering creative ideas for growth.
• Self-motivated and able to work with autonomy and independence.
• Able to make quick and sound decisions.
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats.
• Willing to take initiative.
• Proactive, responsive, and attentive to client needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Enjoy sharing expertise with a diverse team to encourage development and growth.
• Believe in making a positive environmental impact.

More About Energy Sciences

At Energy Sciences, optimizing energy use to save money and maximize efficiency while benefitting the planet is our passion—we live it every day. We are a team of individuals that leverage one another’s varied backgrounds, experiences and expertise to deliver strategic, cost-effective solutions tailored to even the most unique challenges. We work together with intention, respect and integrity all while holding our ideas with an open hand to find new and better paths forward.

Throughout our work, we strive to help our clients achieve their goals while making a lasting positive impact within their organizations, and ultimately on the planet.

Additional Information

Energy Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.

The pay range for this role is $71,711-$92,000 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• Non-degreed professional considered with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in energy assessments and commissioning/retro- retro-commissioning-related work.
• CEM, CEA, CMVP, EBCP, and PE certification preferred.
• Two years of experience with the items below preferred:
• Engineering support for utility energy efficiency programs.
• Retro-commissioning of HVAC, lighting, and process systems.
• New building systems commissioning.
• HVAC system assessments for general conditions and to identify energy savings opportunities.
• ASHRAE level I, II, III energy auditing for commercial and industrial facilities.
• Energy and economic analyses based on trending, bin weather data, and regression analysis.
• Utilizing BMS for trending, field measurement, and verification work.
• Calculate and verify energy savings from implemented energy efficiency measures.
• Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, pumps, chilled water, hot water, steam, industrial processes, and compressed air.
• Knowledge of decarbonization strategies for buildings and industries.
• Working on-site with commercial and industrial customers.
• Writing reports and delivering presentations.
• Utilizing tools such as Microsoft Office and advanced skills using Excel.

Energy Sciences does not and will not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

Benefits

We offer an excellent full-time benefits package including DAY 1 benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD), a retirement plan with match, profit sharing, 13 paid holidays, parental leave, and 120 hours of paid time off starting in year 1.