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30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1109

Salary Range: $125,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

MD Energy Advisors (MDEA) is a rapidly growing energy advisory and program management firm partnering with utilities, federal agencies, and institutional clients to deliver complex energy and infrastructure solutions.

We are increasingly focused on building a differentiated platform serving colleges and universities nationwide — helping institutions navigate energy strategy, capital planning, decarbonization, and modernization of infrastructure and controls.

Our approach goes beyond traditional engineering or ESCO delivery. We position ourselves as trusted advisors, guiding clients from strategy through execution.

MDEA is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to serve as a key technical leader operating across the firm’s Higher Education and Federal energy portfolios.

This is a highly cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of engineering, program delivery, and strategic advisory. The engineer will partner closely with leaders across the organization — including Strategic Projects, Commercial Solutions, and Utility Solutions — to support the development and execution of complex, resilient, forward-looking energy initiatives.

The role will play a critical part in advancing MDEA’s position as a trusted energy advisor to colleges and universities, while also ensuring technical rigor across federal and utility programs, including Utility Energy Service Contracts.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in building systems and energy engineering; working knowledge of new energy-saving technologies and practices; experience helping clients develop energy and resilience strategies; and the ability to operate in multi-stakeholder environments involving utilities, ESCOs, federal agencies, and institutional clients. This individual should be comfortable moving between detailed technical analysis and broader program-level discussions, helping translate engineering insight into actionable strategy.

• Collaborate across internal teams to align technical, financial, and strategic objectives
• Navigate the nuances of federal programs and higher education institutions
• Support both project-level execution and portfolio-level thinking
• Think creatively about energy conservation strategy and infrastructure, with an eye to emerging technologies and durable long-term results
• Contribute to building repeatable, scalable delivery models across MDEA’s service offerings

This is not a siloed engineering role — it is a platform-building position that will help bridge technical execution with MDEA’s broader growth strategy.

• Perform onsite assessments of client facilities to identify energy saving opportunities and meet with facilities personnel to ascertain onsite issues
• Analyze existing building systems and collect data on building operation, HVAC, electrical, lighting, and controls to determine energy usage and efficiency
• Develop engineering solutions to address current facility issues and potential energy saving opportunities
• Stay abreast of new developments in strategy, controls, and standing equipment that serve energy efficiency and resilience
• Establish priorities for implementation of capital projects and energy efficiency measures
• Lead and direct the work of engineering team, consult external engineers, and equipment suppliers; coordinate tasks, manage schedules, and ensure deliverables and deadlines are met
• Coordinate with Implementation Team and subcontractors to finalize design and confirm feasibility of installation
• Review and verify energy savings calculations and guide other staff in the best practices for various energy savings technologies, including lighting, HVAC, fans, pumps, air compression, and industrial process use; Complete technical and financial analyses to include ROI assessments
• Plan and deliver presentations at meetings and training events for trade allies and customers, clients, and others
• Perform site-specific engineering analysis and evaluation of energy efficiency projects and programs involving industrial process equipment, such as pumps, fans and compressed air systems, complex central plant systems and advanced HVAC equipment
• Provide expert judgment and analyses for engineering design in order to ensure owner's requirements are fully documented, minimize first cost, improve energy efficiencies, ensure standards are met and coordinate electrical and control requirements
• Write and install energy management routines for building automation systems

• Must have a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in HVAC design and energy modeling; in-depth knowledge of large buildings and their mechanical and electrical systems, particularly HVAC, control systems, lighting and building envelope
• Knowledge of central plant systems and comfort with building plans and specifications
• Familiarity with applicable building codes as necessary
• Practical experience in energy reduction concepts and calculations
• Top-tier communication skills, both oral and written
• Ability to present analysis in understandable and compelling formats
• Strong interpersonal, client communications, organizational and planning skills; excellent follow-up and follow through skills is needed.
• Team player to inspire and mentor colleagues
• Excellent problem-solvingproblems and recommend solutions
• Sound business ethics, including demonstrated ability to manage and protect proprietary and confidential information
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills. Effective listening and probing skills
• Must pass a background check and hold a current/valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance
• Must be available for nationwide travel at 25%-50% of the time; must have reliable transportation for local travel as well
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship for employment at any time

• Undergraduate or graduate degrees in a relevant field — Mechanical Engineering; Building Science — or minimum 10 years' practical experience
• PE Certification is required
• Knowledge of energy modeling applications is required Peerless knowledge of energy efficiency and CEM, BEAP, and/or PEM preferred
• LEED AP or CxA a plus

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

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