Location: Cleveland,OH, USA
Ohio Means Jobs Cleveland Cuyahoga County is sourcing for a Senior Energy Engineer position for the Middleburg Heights location. JOB SUMMARY: The Senior Energy Engineer will lead project teams of internal and external resources to deliver energy conservation projects. This position requires expert knowledge and skills in energy engineering solutions, with a comprehensive understanding of central plants, co-generation, lighting, HVAC, building automation, building envelope, and renewable energy systems in commercial buildings. DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Operate at a high level of accuracy and productivity associated with developing energy conservation projects, and self-direct project development activities • Interface with internal mechanical and electrical engineers, project managers, estimators, energy auditors, proposal specialists, automation engineers, service specialists, and executive management • Articulate and convey specific technical information to customers regarding their facilities and relevant improvement or efficiency opportunities • Conduct field energy surveys of facilities; interact with customers and potential customers on surveys to obtain information and to develop and maintain productive working relationships • Complete utility data analysis and interpret results for project and proposal development • Work with the sales team in the development of field projects; support the sales team in the development and delivery of presentations • Provide project details and requirements to the proposal team for the development of responses to RFP • Complete reports and spreadsheets of solutions • Work with project managers and estimators when developing project costs • Build rapport and productive working relationships with internal team members, co-workers, executive leadership, customers, prospective customers, vendors, and other outside agents • Develop savings calculations that are realistic and achievable; communicate to the audit lead the background of those calculations and work with the audit lead when calculations do not match expected results; continually refine energy calculations as necessary • Act as audit lead or audit technical support as assigned • Streamline work efforts to maximize productivity and accuracy • Stay current with existing and future technologies • Stay current with all pertinent certifications • Provide support for any special projects assigned by the Energy Services Manager or Energy Engineering Manager • Other duties as assigned within the scope of the Senior Energy Engineer role SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES: • Oversee, direct, and evaluate the work of assigned Energy Engineers. Responsible for hiring, training, and performance management of subordinates. QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Science in Engineering • Minimum five years of engineering experience, which includes knowledge of energy systems, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable practices for higher education, healthcare, government facilities, K-12 markets, and industrial manufacturing facilities • Prior experience leading a team as a supervisor or team lead of a defined team and/or project • C.E.M. certification and Professional Engineer status a plus • Driver's license and reliable transportation • Willingness to travel KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES • Strong technical knowledge of energy efficiency practices and programs • Proficient user of Microsoft office suite and Adobe PDF; highly proficient in the use of Excel • Strong communication skills (oral and written); must be able to effectively relay information to various audience groups, including, but not customers and perspective customers, managers, leadership, colleagues, a