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Junior Project Engineer - Energy Upgrades

EcoCosm, Inc.
Alameda, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/10/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

Join Our Dynamic Team!

We are a mission-driven energy services company focused on engineering energy upgrades and implementing them for our clients. Our commitment extends beyond the completion of projects, as we also track savings to ensure they remain effective over time.

Our passionate and growing team is dedicated to transforming energy usage, working with many Fortune 500 companies. Our services include :

  • Engineering - Benchmarking, ASHRAE Level 1, 2 & 3 energy audits, and retro-commissioning
  • Energy project implementation
  • Ongoing data analytics and fault detection and diagnosis (FDD)

Position Overview

We are currently seeking an energetic Junior Project Engineer. The ideal candidate should :

  • Be eager to address the climate crisis head-on
  • Possess strong problem-solving abilities
  • Enjoy collaborating in a small team with substantial responsibilities
  • Aim to expand their skill set
  • Demonstrate excellent time and project management skills
  • As a crucial part of our team, you will engage with a variety of energy upgrade projects ranging from $50,000 to $3 million, overseeing multiple projects from inception to completion.

    Your responsibilities will encompass client meetings and collaborating with the engineering team to identify and design high-value energy efficiency measures, while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Projects will focus on lighting, HVAC, controls, and building envelope improvements.

    Much of our work is in the San Francisco Bay area. Travel needs will range from 30%-50%.

    Core Responsibilities

    Your primary goals as a Junior Project Engineer will be to assist the team in delivering projects :

  • On time
  • Within budget
  • With complete client satisfaction
  • Additional duties will include :

    Engineering Support

  • Visiting commercial buildings to document existing conditions
  • Collaborating with the engineering team to :
  • Identify optimal energy upgrades based on client objectives
  • Prepare documents for bidding
  • Recommend energy efficiency technologies
  • Conducting bid analysis for subcontracted scopes
  • Preparing proposals with detailed cost estimates, scope of work, and value propositions
  • Project Management Assistance

  • Planning and scheduling project work
  • Generating contracts
  • Tracking and reporting onsite progress
  • Recognizing, documenting, and communicating any scope and cost changes
  • Collaborating with subcontractors to implement energy upgrades
  • Working with the in-house engineering team to adapt to field conditions and ensure energy-saving targets are met or exceeded, acting as a bridge between engineering and customer support
  • Ensuring the financial health of the project
  • Communicating clearly and effectively with both team members and clients
  • Managing project completion
  • Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field
  • Prior work experience
  • A strong desire to eliminate energy waste in buildings and plants
  • Exceptional attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to be self-directed and manage multiple projects with good prioritization
  • Capability to work collaboratively under pressure to meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, both verbally and in writing
  • A commitment to providing friendly and superior service
  • Clean DMV record
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and Microsoft Project
  • Willingness to travel nationwide
  • Bonus Qualifications :

  • Engineering background
  • Experience with Retro-commissioning (RCx) or RCx implementation
  • Knowledge of control programming
  • Familiarity with facilities maintenance procedures and standards
  • Networking knowledge
  • We offer meaningful work along with a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, and paid time off.

    If you're interested in furthering our mission, please submit your resume along with your salary requirements.

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