Energy Engineer - Metro Detroit, Michigan

Join our team of zealous energy-efficiency superheroes.

From energy consulting to decarbonization strategies, Energy Sciences helps commercial, industrial, and municipal clients identify and eliminate waste to increase their energy efficiency. We improve facility systems, create unique and measurable plans, and conserve energy while saving millions of dollars in the process. Taking a strategic and comprehensive approach, we activate the best practices and people to produce truly impactful results that improve the longevity of our planet.

This is a hybrid position with a home-based office and work at customer sites in the Metro Detroit area.

Your Background

• Associate's degree in engineering, engineering technology, or a related technical discipline. Knowledge and capabilities typically acquired through 3-plus years of job-relevant experience, such as experience in energy management.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, engineering technology, or related technical discipline; Professional Engineer’s license or Certified Energy Manager certification from the Association of Energy Engineers.
• Experience identifying capital energy upgrades and savings in commercial and plant settings and following ISO 50001 and customer SOP.
• Intermediate-to-advanced analytical and project management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication with individuals at all levels, inside and outside the Corporation.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills consistent with identifying key energy improvement-related issues and recommending optimal solutions for various situations.
• Ability to analyze and interpret potentially complex financial and energy usage-related data and develop optimal recommendations and solutions.
• Ability to conduct effectual meetings and manage the meeting process with optimal results.
• Ability to initiate new ideas and approaches, challenge prevailing practices, and approach with feasible alternatives.

Day–to–Day

• Provide demand-side energy conservation opportunities by reviewing energy-consuming systems and equipment, including maintenance functions, operating practices, and physical conditions.
• Understand utility usage patterns and perform studies for reduction opportunities.
• Promote energy conservation through the implementation of established best practices, energy conservation awareness education, integration of new energy-efficient technologies, and energy usage analysis.
• Identify and analyze energy conservation opportunities to optimize energy utilization.
• Assist with resolving billing issues, power quality issues, momentary outage resolution, and any other utility-related customer concerns.
• Provide energy optimization technical support for designated customers. Energy sources include, but are not limited to, electricity, natural gas, steam, compressed air, and water.
• Understand existing and new products, services, and technologies to optimize energy usage in a cost-effective manner.
• Develop and implement energy awareness programs and activities.
• Support customers’ development of annual energy budgets.
• Provide project management support in the implementation of energy-related projects.
• Work with utilities and program administrators to identify and claim available incentives for energy-related activities.
• Assist in driving customer and overall Company energy reduction targets.
• Follow all safety procedures and requirements of the Company and the Customer.

About You

• Collaborative, enterprising individual who likes to work in an open team environment
• Excited about challenging the status quo and offering creative ideas for growth
• Self-motivated and able to work with autonomy and independence
• Able to make quick and sound decisions
• Comfortable wearing multiple hats
• Willing to take initiative
• Proactive, responsive, and attentive to client needs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Enjoy sharing expertise with a diverse team to encourage development and growth
• Believe in making a positive environmental impact

Benefits

We offer an excellent full-time benefits package including DAY 1 benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD),

a retirement plan with match, profit sharing, 13 paid holidays, and 120 hours of paid time off starting in year 1.

More About Energy Sciences

Energy Sciences is on a mission to create a more sustainable and socially responsible energy future. We value working as a team, questioning the status quo to find new and better ways, doing our work with integrity, as well as taking responsibility and initiative to get things done. We provide professional consulting, training, and energy management services to commercial, industrial, and municipal sectors, delivering customized solutions and sustainable strategies.

Additional Information

Energy Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume.