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Engineer II - Energy Systems

Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/28/2025
9495BR

Golisano Institute for Sustainability

CIMS CSP & C3R

Job Summary

The Engineer II - Energy Systems position is responsible for the analysis of building, transportation, industrial, and public energy systems at the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) at Rochester Institute of Technology.

The position will work with government and community stakeholders (industry, building owners, general public) to understand energy usage, and local, regional and global impacts as well as opportunities for impact reduction through efficiency improvement and clean energy technology adoption. A key element of the position is the assessment of energy equity factors in local communities as part of a Community Benefits Plan, including environmental and economic impacts associated with new technology deployment,

The position will participate in or lead: research into best practices and state of the art solutions, data collection, development of system models and analysis methodologies, data analysis, and communication of results. General position expectations include responsibility for: providing technical assistance, conducting applied research, and developing and delivering training, as well as project scoping, proposal development, technical report writing, sponsor and client relations, and project management. The position reports to the Manager of the GIS Mechanical Engineering Team.

Job Responsibilities

Conduct Applied Research

  • Participate as a technical resource on various applied research projects
  • Conduct secondary research and document findings
  • Interface with technology and service providers to understand cost and performance/value of offerings
  • Collect primary and secondary data on energy systems, including collection of technical data, as well as stakeholder input via surveys or interviews
  • Develop system models and analysis methodologies, including environmental impacts and techno-economic analyses
  • Analyze data
  • Develop/design recommendations for improvement, and project conclusions

Project Management

  • Support proposal development activities: build and manage relationships with clients/sponsors to understand needs and goals, and scope projects providing associated budget and schedule inputs.
  • Manage own tasks to schedule and budget

Project Reporting and Communication

  • Contribute to, and write project reports and documentation to disseminate findings
  • Develop PowerPoint presentations and present to stakeholders

Education/Experience

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 2 years of work experience, including analysis, design, or implementation of energy systems (thermal, electrical, electro-chemical, etc)

Skills

  • Strong fundamental understanding of energy systems, with some experience in utility, industrial, or building energy analysis
  • Demonstrated skills with data analysis and modeling tools such as Matlab or Python, PowerBi, and Excel
  • Experience in formal report writing
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, for both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Project management experience for schedule and budget tracking
  • Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in sustainability, or mechanical, electrical or chemical engineering
  • Experience in design or analysis of energy systems for industry or transportation systems, including environmental impacts
  • Experience with fuel cell or electrolyzer systems
  • Experience with Life Cycle Analysis or Techno-Economic Analysis
  • Prior technical publication experience

Department/College Description

The Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) is a leading sustainability research and education organization at Rochester Institute of Technology. GIS is made up of a diverse set of academic programs and applied research centers focused on the optimization of industrial systems to maximize material and energy efficiency while minimizing adverse environmental impacts. We work with partners in all areas of industry, government, and business to put technology and innovation to work for a sustainable future. The diverse perspectives we bring to a project or problem reflect our broad expertise across industries and the many partnerships we've formed with forward-thinking corporations, government agencies, and research organizations over the last 30 years.

Our six industry-facing applied research centers focus on sustainable manufacturing, energy, transportation, and buildings. They work to develop advanced technologies, sustainable industrial processes and practices, and data-informed policy recommendations. Each year, about 100 companies, governments, and other organizations engage GIS's research centers on a variety of projects to solve technical problems, innovate products or processes, research manufacturing technologies, reduce their environmental footprint, or commercialize a new technology. Research center projects are led by full-time professional staff with significant industry experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Area:

Employment Category: Fulltime

Staff Job Function: Wage Band: $68800 - $115200

Hourly/Salary Minimum: $68800

Hourly/Salary Maximum: $115200

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff. Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

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Additional Details

Rochester Institute of Technology, the 10th largest private university in the U.S., is among the world’s leading technological universities. Its 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students from all 50 states and more than 100 countries are enrolled in over 200 academic programs, including 7 interdisciplinary Ph.D. programs. A pioneer in experiential education, RIT was the first to offer undergraduate degree programs in biotechnology, information technology, software engineering, and microelectronic engineering. As home to the National Technical Institute for the Deaf, the university offers unparalleled academic opportunities and services for the deaf and hard-of-hearing. Founded in 1829, RIT has 115,000 alumni throughout the United States and around the world. RIT has been named by the Chronicle of Higher Education as one of the “Great Colleges to Work For.” RIT is a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation site, and is responsive to the needs of dual-career couples through the Upstate NY Higher Education Recruitment Consortium. For more information, visit www.rit.edu/overview/rankings-and-recognition and www.rit.edu.

As a member of the RIT community employees receive a well-balanced benefits package that offers a variety of choices and access to additional employment advantages. These benefits, combined with an employee’s pay, provide a total compensation package that can be tailored to meet your needs. More on RIT’s Benefits, Health & Wellness program can be found at: https://www.rit.edu/fa/humanresources/content/benefits-health-and-wellness

RIT does not discriminate. RIT is an equal opportunity employer that promotes and values diversity, pluralism, and inclusion. For more information or inquiries, please visit RIT/TitleIX or the U.S. Department of Education at ED.Gov

Hourly/Salary Minimum: 68800

Hourly/Salary Maximum:115200

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