Senior Engineer, Project Development

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Engineering; Project Management
Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior Engineer, Project Development will hold the lead responsibility for the development of energy audits and performance contracts by assisting assigned staff Engineers and Project Managers with developing design concepts for energy conservation measures by identifying, assessing, and structuring technical and financial solutions to meet customer objectives. The Engineer will identify, qualify, and quantify energy conservation measures (ECMs) associated with HVAC, EMS, building envelope, and heating and cooling systems. Responsibilities include but are not limited to site investigations, utility analysis, performing energy savings calculations, designing HVAC, EMS and Central Plant system retrofits, developing cost estimates and written descriptions of energy conservation measures in support of technical audits and EPC proposals. The Engineer will use industry-standard software such as Carrier HAP, Microsoft Excel and various manufacturers' selection software programs in the development of mechanical designs and energy calculations. The Senior Engineer will also direct and develop junior engineers, who will assist, in the design of mechanical systems and the development of investment grade audits.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist the design engineering staff in screening and qualifying the feasibility of energy efficiency and capital improvement opportunities
• Attend selected customer meetings, conduct site trips to collect facility and utility data, and develop and run energy screening models to determine the technical and economic viability of energy efficiency and capital improvement projects. Screening models include bin analyses, hourly building simulation computer models, and commercially available analysis packages
• Direct junior staff in producing mechanical designs and drawings
• Provide guidance and training on mechanical system design, construction document preparation and the use of various software programs
• Conduct field work associated with documenting existing as-built conditions during the development/design phase
• Inspecting contractor's work during the construction phase

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required, PE registration is preferred
• A minimum of 7 years of experience with energy conservation and associated building system retrofits is required
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in HVAC, EMS and/or central plant design is preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of experience with performance contracting is preferred
• Building energy use modeling and simulation experience is desirable (e.g. eQUEST, HAP, DOE2, Trane Trace, ASHRAE Modified Bin Analysis)
• LEED AP, CEM certifications, preferred
• Knowledge of local and national building codes and standards including: Building Codes, NFPA Codes, USGBC LEED standards and ASHRAE 90.1
• AutoCAD and/or REVIT experience preferred
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $110,000 - $160,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

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RWE Clean Energy is one of the biggest names in the US renewables industry - and No.2 in solar. With a 1,500-strong team, the business has over 15 years' experience of developing, constructing and operating renewable energy facilities, and ambitious plans for the future.

As part of the RWE Group's Growing Green strategy to expand globally its green portfolio to more than 65 GW of installed capacity and to invest globally more than EUR 55 billion gross by 2030, RWE Clean Energy is determined to significantly increase its operating asset base in the U.S. This is backed by a project pipeline of more than 24 GW in onshore wind, solar and battery storage which provides for one of the largest development platforms in the United States.

Every project brings constantly-evolving technical, practical and social challenges - and drives a culture where everybody thrives, has fun and feels excited by each day. Our financial stability also means you'll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies - and continuously improve, together.

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