What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Engineer position at Willdan?
Why Join the Willdan Team
We are motivated to solve some of tomorrow’s biggest obstacles – especially those in energy and infrastructure. Our employees want to make a difference, and we have the aspiration, resources, and technical know-how to do it. Our rapid growth and successes over the past five decades stem from our ability to think big while also paying special attention to project quality and customer service. Willdan's work culture blends the stability of an established organization with a reputation for quality, flexibility, and opportunities of a progressive, growing company. We value and enjoy the opportunity to come to work every day and make a real, positive impact on our society and the environment.
Wildan Lighting & Electric is seeking an Energy Engineer for our New York office.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Conduct site visits to identify and/or confirm potential electric and gas conservation measures.
- Collect and evaluate project documentation such as utility bills, as-built drawings, and other pertinent project information.
- Identify and estimate applicable energy efficiency incentives.
- Analyze energy usage data.
- Use effective writing and verbal skills to deliver high-quality reports and presentations.
- Ability to calculate cost savings and return on investment (ROI) for energy-efficient improvements.
- Ability to perform detailed energy savings calculations and spreadsheet analysis.
- Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans and specifications to evaluate energy efficiency or determine economic, service, or engineering feasibility.
- Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.
- Provide consultation to clients or other engineers on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, energy management control systems, lighting or daylighting design, sustainable design, and energy auditing.
- Working knowledge of energy modeling software, i.e., eQuest, DOE2, Carrier HAP, TRANE TRACE.
- Required to meet project submission deadlines.
- Coordinate meetings with energy contractors/consultants.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
- 1 or more years of engineering experience.
- 1 or more years of experience.
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a high range of stakeholders while delivering excellent customer service in a highly dynamic growth environment.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, entrepreneurial work environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and HVAC Modeling software.
- Broad knowledge of energy engineering and HVAC systems.
EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.
Willdan Lighting & Electric participates in E-Verify.
