
Multifamily Project Engineer
- USA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead and support the implementation of multifamily and commercial custom energy efficiency projects.
- Conduct energy audits and assessments at multifamily and commercial buildings to identify, measure, and verify energy efficiency improvements across systems such as HVAC, lighting, compressed air, and motors.
- Conduct technical energy modeling and analysis using provided tools and within program requirements.
- Serve as a technical liaison to utility clients, program administrators, contractors, and end customers to maximize program benefits and energy savings.
- Identify barriers to energy efficiency adoption and propose innovative solutions to overcome them.
- Maintain and enhance relationships with clients through professional, high-quality interactions and service delivery.
- Manage project budgets and schedules, ensuring deliverables meet technical excellence and client requirements.
- Develop energy efficiency project scopes and perform technical analysis, including energy modeling and economic simulations, to quantify savings and impacts using spreadsheets and energy modeling software.
- Prepare high-quality technical reports summarizing findings, project economics (e.g., energy savings, cost savings, payback periods), and potential incentive opportunities.
- Conduct measurement and verification (M&V) activities, including on-site visits to gather data, perform functional performance tests, and verify project installations.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, energy engineering, or similar
- A strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and principals including: HVAC and refrigeration, thermal and fluid systems, motors, lighting and/or other commercial and industrial systems
- 4+ years of experience within the energy efficiency or building efficiency industry
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects while meeting deliverable deadlines and budgets
- Excellent writing, interpersonal, presentation, and analytical skills
- Ability to effectively distill and convey complex ideas into concise conversation/emails
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel
- Must be able to travel locally up to approximately 25% of the time
- Interest in sustainability and passionate about making a meaningful impact on the environment.
- Must be US Citizen and Indiana resident
- P.E. and CEM certification, or on-track
- Previous relevant experience with multifamily and commercial buildings
- Previous relevant experience with success at managing multiple projects/programs, budgets, deliverables, and client relations.
- Design and specification of HVAC, electrical, building automation/controls
- Building and energy modeling/simulation tools (e.g. DOE-2, eQuest, EnergyPlus, Trane Trace, ECAM)
- Familiar with energy savings opportunities for building energy using systems (lighting, HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, process heating and cooling, etc.).
- Commissioning and/or retro-commissioning test procedures, schematic diagrams, and system specifications
- Familiarity with relevant energy efficiency codes and standards (e.g., IECC, Code of Federal Regulations, ASHRAE 90.1, etc).
- Masters degree preferably in Mechanical, Energy or related engineering field of study
- Prefer experience developing and reviewing ASHRAE Level 2 Reports