Senior Energy Engineer Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Are you a licensed engineer who is inspired by energy efficiency in commercial buildings? If yes, see what Wake County General Services Administration (GSA) has to offer. We are looking for our next Senior Energy Engineer to provide professional guidance and leadership in energy management as well as improving and maintaining a variety of facilities. This position includes analyzing and presenting data, making repairs and improvements in energy efficiency in the building portfolio, and serving as Project Manager for energy projects. At GSA our portfolio includes nearly 200 buildings, totaling over 5 million square feet, ranging from cutting-edge new construction to historic high-rises in NC. Every day brings something new and we keep you inside the county, only traveling from Apex to Zebulon.

Essential Functions: This position is responsible for specializing in Mechanical & Electrical projects such as HVAC controls, LED lighting, retro-commissioning, solar PV, and EV charging projects. It assists in energy analysis and long‑term planning for the entire building portfolio to reduce utility and operating costs and make progress on County strategic goals and resolutions. The Physical Plant has 4 work groups—General Trades, Electrical, Mechanical, and Plumbing. Supervisors for these trades often rely on this position for guidance in problem solving, modernizing systems, or coordinating resources among each trade discipline, especially related to optimizing facility energy use. Essentially, this position’s expertise will be solicited and valued on energy‑related items.

The Senior Energy Engineer will also have responsibility for energy management of Wake County facilities and is staff to the Wake County Energy Advisory Commission along with the Physical Plant Director. This position works closely with Facilities Design & Construction to ensure that buildings are built in a sustainable and maintainable manner.

• Facility Management: Keep Wake County facilities, building systems, and related equipment operating consistently and efficiently, assisting Trades Supervisors with troubleshooting system failures and ensuring code compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Project Management: Function as or work collaboratively with Project Managers on establishing scope, budget, design, schedule, and implementation of projects.
• Data Analysis: Analyze a range of data inputs—including utility data and building system information—to identify trends that assist decision‑making and interpret diagnostics on system operations.
• Presentations: Craft and deliver detailed presentations on energy concepts to a broad range of audiences.
• Leadership: Offer guidance to all related Trades groups with strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems, and general construction principals.
• Planning: Assist in planning of CIP projects in the Energy Conservation Measure CIP, ensuring technology implementation includes a defined maintenance plan.

NOTE: A criminal background and credit check will be conducted.

General Services Administration (GSA) manages Wake County owned and leased facilities, the Wake County fleet, provides criminal justice support, and supports a number of General Government business units. GSA is dedicated to ensuring safe, productive work environments and safe, reliable vehicles for our customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facility Management or related field
• Five years of job‑related experience
• A valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

• Project management related certification (PMP)
• CEM or PEM Certification
• Eight years of experience in engineering or architecture related field
• Five years or more experience in managing projects
• North Carolina Professional Engineering License or Architecture Registration
• Firm grasp of mechanical, electrical and plumbing operations along with general construction knowledge
• Two years direct experience with Building Management Systems/Building Automation Systems or Building Commissioning

• You have a passion for reducing energy consumption and cost in commercial facilities
• Ability to identify problems, determine possible solutions and actively work to resolve the issues with sound judgement
• Strong project management skills including the ability to work with multiple disciplines to complete a project
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Knowledge and experience in HVAC controls and building commissioning
• Strong interpersonal skills ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization with tact and diplomacy
• Excellent computer skills including the ability to manipulate large databases and extract relevant information
• Proven ability to estimate, budget, plan, organize and prioritize a large portfolio of projects
• Strong troubleshooting skill including the ability to take data from multiple sources to identify the point of failure
• Ability to firmly adhere to codes of conduct and ethical principles and set a good example for team members

Knowledge of workplace safety practices and PPE to conform with OSHA requirements.

Location: General Services Center, Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:30pm (Position may be required to work outside the standard schedule as needed.)

Hiring Range: $86,378 - $120,926

Market Range: $86,378.00 - $155,472.00

This position is open until filled and may close at any time.

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4,400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives—including offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.