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Associate - Energy Engineer

at Cadmus in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Overview

What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus seeks a Associate Energy Engineer to join our Energy Services business unit, focused on Commercial and Industrial Energy Efficiency and who has interest in measurement and verification of measures, next generation technologies, and clean energy strategies for industrial and commercial energy efficiency and decarbonization. This position is an opportunity to apply engineering skills as a consultant, and to draw valuable conclusions by collecting and analyzing data on how complex systems operate under real-world conditions. This will be part of a broader approach to accelerate the adoption of energy efficiency, demand response, renewable power generation and other distributed energy resources, such as energy storage at commercial and industrial facilities. This position will support our engineering technical services contracts and impact evaluation contracts with utilities.

The Energy Services team at Cadmus assists clients in quantifying the performance of energy efficiency projects, evaluating energy efficiency and clean energy programs, providing actionable insights for clients through engineering studies, analysis, and research, conducting project due diligence, and providing other relevant technical expertise on a variety of clean energy technologies. At Cadmus, you’ll collaborate with leading energy experts to help our clients across the globe incorporate renewable energy, reduce electricity consumption, improve distributed energy systems, and attain energy equity. From research and policy development to project implementation, our work supports the advancement of energy efficiency and distributed energy in the marketplace.

Who We Are

At Cadmus, we recognize that solving the world’s most challenging problems can’t be accomplished alone or with cookie-cutter solutions. That’s why we look for team players and problem solvers who are driven to use their unique perspectives and intellectual curiosity to help deliver breakthrough solutions that achieve transformative goals. On the Cadmus team, you’ll collaborate with leading experts to help our clients across the globe.

Cadmus’ mission is to deploy industry-leading expertise to help our clients achieve extraordinary results that strengthen society and the natural world. We offer competitive compensation, outstanding health care and retirement benefits, a vibrant and collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to advancing diversity, fostering a culture of equity in the workplace and society, and maintaining an accessible and inclusive environment where all employees feel connected, respected, and valued.

Join Cadmus. Let’s solve the world’s most challenging problems together.

Responsibilities

+ Analyze industry trends to identify emerging opportunities in decarbonization.

+ Secure new and repeat business for the business Division; identify new opportunities; support lead capture strategy and proposal development.

+ Develop new (or reconfigure existing) products and services to deliver innovative solutions.

+ Serve as a trusted technical expert to the Cadmus team and its clients.

+ Engage clients (e.g., utilities and municipal, state, and federal agencies) to scope out needs, identify key services or products, build partnerships, and implement solutions.

+ Provide technical leadership for complex projects, by working with the team to develop comprehensive M&V plans, analysis methodologies, and calculation models.

+ Perform commercial and industrial site visits to verify energy efficiency measure installation and operating parameters, collect relevant data to inform engineering analysis of energy savings.

+ Analyze collected data using analytical techniques with software tools such as Excel, Python, or R; identifying trends; optimizing weather or production-normalized models; summarizing program events; and identifying impacts on program results.

+ Report and present results and findings, as well as actionable recommendations to clients. Stay abreast of industry, regulatory, and market trends; translate that knowledge into actionable strategic advice.

+ Work efficiently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams providing technical input and support to their projects

+ Develop technical approaches for EM&V across a range of energy efficiency projects, in accordance with appropriate protocols.

+ Support complex commercial and industrial projects, by working with the team to develop comprehensive M&V plans, analysis methodologies, and calculation models.

+ Participate in research efforts, ensuring consistency and quality of research methods.

+ Ensure adherence to high quality assurance/control standards in research methods, engineering approaches, and work products for all projects and defend methods and results to expert stakeholders.

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree in a mechanical, electrical, industrial, or chemical engineering, or related field with eight (8) to ten (10) years of experience or Master’s degree in related field with six (6) to eight (8) years of experience.

+ Over four (4+) years of demonstrated professional experience in industrial and commercial energy efficiency.

+ Strong interest in energy efficiency, carbon reduction and mitigation technologies, and clean energy.

+ Experience analyzing energy use of commercial and industrial systems, particularly HVAC systems, waste heat recovery systems (i.e. RTO’s, and heat exchangers), pumps, fans, and compressed air.

+ Experience with project planning and budget management.

+ Experience managing multiple staff, including staff planning, mentorship, and training.

+ Field experience in commercial and industrial facilities, including performing site visits to verify energy efficiency measure installation, install metering equipment, and/or collect relevant data

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills, demonstrating the ability to communicate complicated issues to both technical and non-technical audiences

Desired Qualifications:

+ MS Degree.

+ PE license.

+ Experience installing a variety of energy metering equipment.

+ Experience using whole building simulation software packages such as eQuest EnergyPlus, Trane Trace and DOE-2.

+ Strategic Energy Management (SEM) Experience.

+ Technical background and knowledge of industrial decarbonization, low carbon technologies, and energy efficiency strategies.

+ Experience in industrial process operations and optimization.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States as a U.S Perm Resident or U.S. Citizen.

Based on eligibility and job status, Cadmus offers an excellent benefits package to include: medical, dental, vision, company paid disability and life insurance, 401(k) program, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, voluntary time off (VTO), tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance program, other optional benefits and various bonus programs.

The minimum starting salary for this position is $85,000. The actual salary may be higher and will be determined by several factors, including relevant work experience, education, skills, and market competitiveness.

We value the critical role safety and health protocols contribute to everyone’s success at Cadmus, and work together to align and comply with all federal, state, and local safety and health mandates related to COVID to ensure a safe and valuable work environment.

Cadmus is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination. Cadmus is committed to providing a respectful workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation (including gender identity and/or expression), national origin, military and

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Job Posting: JC262883061

Posted On: Jul 19, 2024

Updated On: Aug 23, 2024

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