Director, 179D Energy Efficiency Engineer
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Why Ryan?Hybrid Work OptionsAward-Winning CultureGenerous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment ReimbursementBenefits Eligibility Effective Day One401K with Employer MatchTuition Reimbursement After One Year of ServiceFertility Assistance ProgramFour-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of ServiceRyan is seeking a 179D Energy-Efficiency Engineer who will be instrumental in providing leadership surrounding green energy tax valuations and expert advice to the firm's clients. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, as well as experience running energy efficiency studies for 179D. This is a high-impact role involving team building, project management, and client interaction as we build and expand the practice. We will consider candidates who live anywhere in the U.S.; however, Dallas, Houston, or states near Texas are preferred locations.If this is you or someone you know, we would like to speak with you, if even on an exploratory basis.Please submit your resume or contact us directly if you want to learn more. Contact: ...@ryan.com or ...@ryan.com Ryan is an award-winning firm with an amazing corporate culture. We are truly a Great Place to Work! Come be a part of the excitement at Ryan!Summary:Ryan, an award-winning global tax services and software provider, is the largest Firm in the world dedicated exclusively to business taxes. The Firm provides an integrated suite of federal, state, local, and international tax services on a multijurisdictional basis, including tax recovery, consulting, advocacy, compliance, and technology services. At Ryan, we liberate our clients from the burden of being overtaxed, freeing their capital to invest, grow, and thrive. Join Ryan's multidisciplinary team of more than 4,800 professionals and associates, serving over 30,000 clients in more than 80 countries, and help us solve tax issues for many of the world's most prominent Global 5000 companies.Job Summary:The 179D Energy Engineer is responsible for team leadership and project management related to a 179D Commercial Energy Study.Responsibilities: Tax Consulting: Prepare IRS Form 7205, 179D energy certificates, and draft final reports for client deliverable with the required IRS information.Project Management: Stays up to date on the progress of all projects, managing numerous projects simultaneously. Ensures projects stay on track to achieve energy efficiency goals and program requirements. Enters data into appropriate databases.Energy-Modeling: Analyze energy-savings via energy-efficiency modeling with one of the Department of Energy (DOE) software approved for 179D use such as eQuest, DesignBuilder, DeST, DOE-2.2, EnergyGauge, or EnergyPlus.179D Field-Inspection: Capable of overseeing and performing the 179D standard NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory) tests and inspections including: 1) Building Envelope; 2) Interior Lighting checklist, control verification, and IESNA illuminance measurement; and 3) HVAC systems including verification of brand & model installed and proper commissioning settings such as fans and pumps greater than or equal to 5 hp, economizer operation, thermal energy storage systems, energy recovery systems, natural ventilation, demand controlled ventilation, desiccant systems, combined heat and power systems, and other energy systems.Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan's Key ResultsPeople: You will work on Ryan's Green Energy team helping clients with making energy-efficiency and clean energy decisions. Your energy and personality will map to Ryan's mission of Liberating our clients from the burden of being overtaxed, freeing their capital to invest, grow, and thrive. Client:Your clients may include US Fortune 500 companies, with total property, plant, and equipment gross in excess of $100 million US. You will have analyzed new construction projects in several industries with cost greater than $50 million US, and complete fixed assets reviews for US taxpayers with more than 50,000 line-item assets. Oil & gas, real estate, healthcare, pharmaceutical, retail, food service, and utilities industry experience is valued.Value:Our strategic tax services deliver substantial value, improved profitability, and greater cash flow for many of the world's most respected companies. You have demonstrated similar client service and value with cost segregation, job costs audits, fixed assets reviews, data analytics, and energy studies and modeling. At Ryan, you are expected to create value through mastery, creativity, and innovation.Education:Engineering Degree is requiredMinimum Qualifications:Six or more years of experience running energy-efficiency studies and handling project management for 179DPreferred Qualifications:Ten or more years plus experience in IRC 45L Residential and/or Energy StarComputer and Technology Skills:Excellent command of all Microsoft Office software and applications. Similar tax research experience with Bloomberg BNA, Sage, and CCH fixed assets software is a plus.Technical Skills:Proficiency in CAD/Autodesk and energy-efficiency modeling with one of the Department of Energy (DOE) software approved for 179D use such as eQuest, DesignBuilder, DeST, DOE-2.2, EnergyGauge, or EnergyPlusCertificates and Licenses: Professional Engineer (PE License) and/or other energy related consultant credential in one or more US jurisdictions.Supervisory Responsibilities: This position initially has no supervisory responsibilities but will soon expand to include more engineers, energy-efficiency modelers, and site inspectors. You will be part of a practice launch with other Ryan professionals.Work Environment:Standard indoor working environment.Occasional long periods of sitting while working at computer.Within an incredible work environment, this position requires regular interaction with employees at all levels of the Firm and interface with external vendors as necessary. Ryan is an award-winning global tax services firm achieving international recognition by building market leadership through client service excellence, workplace innovation, and employee development. Ryan was recently named to the 2024 Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For List for the seventh consecutive year. At Ryan, we share success with colleagues, clients, and the community.Travel:Travel for site inspections will vary through-out the year; however, it is not expected to be more than 35% overall.Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteranSummaryLocation: Dallas; Green Bay; Atlanta; Alexandria VA; Woodcliff Lake; Tulsa; Tampa; Clayton; Bellevue; Scottsdale; San Jose; San Diego; San Antonio; San Francisco; Pleasant Grove; Sacramento; Providence; Pittsburgh; King of Prussia; Philadelphia; Orlando; Oakland; New York; New Orleans; Nashville; The Woodlands; Minneapolis; Glendale; Los Angeles; Glendale; Lansing; Overland Park; Jacksonville; Troy; Irvine; Indianapolis; Houston; Grand Rapids; Miami; Ft Lauderdale; El Paso; St Petersburg; Denver; Buffalo; Columbus; Cleveland; Chicago; Downers Grove; Charlotte; Charleston; Cedar Rapids; Carlsbad; Washington; Boston; Burlington; Baton Rouge; Austin; Midland; AlbuquerqueType: Full time