Job Type

Full-time
Description
Engineering Economics, Inc. (EEI) is seeking a Sr. Technician to join our team in Albuquerque, NM metro area.
The Senior Technician generally leads a variety of project activities, including meetings, reviews, site visits, document production, system troubleshooting and field activities. This position typically supports the Project Manager; directs the activities of junior personnel; and coordinates the activities of clients, contractors and subcontractors. The Senior Technician generally has 6 years' experience in the firm's primary service activities and possesses strong systems knowledge and skill sets.
Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Lead meetings for planning, scheduling, coordination, reviews, commissioning and training of O&M staff.
• Lead reviews of design documents, submittals, reports and O&M strategies for completeness, accuracy and effectiveness.
• Lead site visits for system/facility assessment, system functionality assessment, energy efficiency evaluation, installation review, witnessing startup, witnessing contractor testing/demonstration and commissioning testing.
• Lead tasks of research, data collection, data analysis and cost estimation.
• Lead the development of checklists, test procedures, reports and presentations.
• Lead troubleshooting, diagnostics and solution development efforts.
• Lead support staff, subcontractors and contractors in system testing and other appropriate activities.
• Take direction from and assist designated project manager; document work and communicate results and recommendations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with EEI staff, clients and subcontractors as well as project designers and contractors.
• Organize and manage project documentation.
• Responsible for meeting internal and external deadlines.

Relationship to Employees and Clients:
The Senior Technician will report to a Branch Manager, Project Manager or Project Principal and works closely with company personnel, vendors and clients.
Qualifications: Required

• 6 years' experience in at least one of the following: testing, adjusting and balancing; controls; MEP and control system design; energy auditing; commissioning; retro-commissioning; and/or construction.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and control systems.
• Strong understanding of sustainability, energy management principals and energy efficiency strategies.
• Proven problem-solving ability.
• Proven ability to work remotely.
• Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, BlueBeam and engineering analysis programs.
• Ability to navigate and research on Internet.
• Strong analytical, organizational and planning abilities.
• Strong communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a project team with limited supervision.
• Ability to carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to take direction from clients, management and co-workers.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Ability to prioritize workload based on deadlines.
• Ability to participate in multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to travel (local and out-of-state), including multi-day travel, as needed.
• Ability to work overtime hours as needed.
• Proficient in the use of standard office equipment.
• Physical ability to perform field tasks in existing buildings and on construction sites.

Desired

• Associates degree in relevant technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Relevant technical certifications or licenses from organizations such as USGBC (i.e. LEED AP), AABC, NEBB, TABB, and BCxA.

Physical Abilities:
The work environment characteristics and physical demands described are representative of those an employee may encounter in a normal office setting and a construction work site. The work environment of a typical office environment requires sitting for long periods of time, working with computers and other office equipment. The work environment for a construction site visit is physically active and may require significant amounts of standing, walking, squatting, stooping, reaching and climbing.
RELOCATION FOR QUALIFIED CANDIDATES
BENEFITS
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Employee bonus program
401(k) Plan with matching contributions
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at EEI without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. EEI is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.
Attention Search Firms / Third-Party Recruiters: EEI is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for employment opportunities with EEI. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at EEI via email, the Internet, or directly to hiring managers at EEI in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for a specific position will be deemed the sole property of EEI, and no fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by EEI as a result of the referral or through other means.