What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Efficiency Engineer position at AESC, Inc.?
Job Description:
AESC is an energy engineering consulting firm that drives solutions towards a clean energy future and offers a collaborative and professional work environment.
We are seeking an Energy Engineer to specialize in Normalized Metered Energy Consumption (NMEC) energy efficiency programs serving California electric and gas utility customers.
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate energy efficiency project proposals, technical documentation, calculations, and reports for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to program rules and guidelines.
- Provide technical expertise to stakeholders on energy-efficient technologies and systems, including HVAC, refrigeration, building envelope, lighting, controls, and other emerging technologies.
- Collaborate with program implementors, project developers, and utility clients to resolve technical issues.
- Track and report measurement and verification (M&V) performance using AESC's Praxis Software and communicate project results with stakeholders.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NMEC policies, emerging technologies, and methodologies in energy efficiency and M&V.
- Utilize whole building, meter-based M&V methods to evaluate project performance.
- Develop project-specific measurement and verification (M&V) plans to support energy savings claims.
Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years of experience in energy engineering, with a focus on energy efficiency projects in commercial and industrial buildings.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering is preferred.
- Additional certifications like Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) are a plus.
- Proficiency with HVAC systems, refrigeration, lighting, motors, and other commercial and industrial equipment.
- Experience with California energy efficiency programs and working under CPUC project requirements.
- Solid knowledge of statistical analysis techniques, such as linear regression modeling, for evaluating whole building project performance.
- Experience with energy modeling tools (eQUEST, EnergyPlus) and data analysis software (Excel, Python, R).
