Engineering Consultant

Overview

Job Summary:

Identifies, advocates for, and advises on energy efficiency improvements in industrial, commercial, and multi-family buildings and facilities. Quantifies greenhouse gas (GHG) impacts and savings potential, as well as developing innovative approaches for measuring and reducing GHG impacts. Participates in the delivery of cost-effective market-based services across multiple sectors while contributing to a mission-driven, creative, enjoyable, and stimulating work environment. 

Preference given to candidates with experience advising residential multifamily property owners and operators on best practices, energy code requirements, decision-making that preserves affordability and durability, and energy efficiency and carbon implications of building systems for new construction and existing buildings.  

Location:

This is a hybrid position, and the ideal candidate will be Vermont.

Compensation:

At VEIC, we are committed to pay transparency. The starting pay range for this position will be between $55,000-$75,000. Based on market data, pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and location. Please discuss your intended work location with the recruiter for more information. The total compensation package for this position also includes a full range of medical benefits, 403(b) eligibility with match, Combined Time Off (CTO), Care and Concern leave, Parental leave, wellbeing benefit, a community service day, and eight paid holidays that are effective as of your first day of employment.

Inclusive Workplace statement:

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals. We value a culture that includes a variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and thoughts. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you’ll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice.

Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Works with wide range of customers, including residential property owners and operators, business owners, architects, engineers, vendors, trade allies, and other relevant players to promote the installation of cost-effective efficiency improvements in customers’ future and existing buildings/facilities and to creatively overcome barriers to installation in accordance with divisional strategic plans. 

• Performs detailed energy and financial analyses, analyzes fuel and utility bills, estimates savings and costs, screens efficiency measures, educates, and provides technical analysis of energy use with assistance and upgrade recommendations. 

• Adopts and applies knowledge in work with customers regarding new building technologies, low-income housing affordability, process improvements, and substantial energy efficiency opportunities that are presented to staff. 

• Builds and maintains relationships with customer decision makers and implementation staff to develop project energy savings goals. Works with engineering staff and customers to determine and present estimated energy savings and appropriate incentives. Manages customer expectations and capably persuades customers to make investments in energy efficiency. 

• Works with customers to identify and prioritize site specific project needs and opportunities, develop customer relationships, manage customer expectations, and inspect installed efficiency measures. 

• Supports and collaborates with other organizational staff to deliver market-based services. For example: supporting business developments efforts, industry conferences, assisting with development of training for clients and internal staff, researching new products and technologies, and identifying and implementing improvements to our processes and approaches. 

• Maintains accurate and timely project records and documentation within VEIC’s database system and in hard copy files. 

• Provides and models exemplary customer service both internally and externally to the organization. 

• Provides guidance to less experienced Engineering Staff. 

• Supports business development opportunities and may contribute to customer engagement strategy. 

• Technical scope and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: 

• Provides consulting services pertaining to equipment and facility energy use for multi-family, commercial, and industrial customers. Services include site inspections, building and systems diagnostics, and oral and written feedback and recommendations; 

• Provides training, field mentoring, and guidance to customers and relevant market actors in accordance with energy efficiency service protocols and approaches; 

• Partners with general contractors, manufacturing representatives, and design professionals to promote and implement energy efficiency measures; 

• Provides public presentations relating to multifamily, commercial, and industrial building and facility energy efficiency to various audiences; 

• Assists customers to develop project specifications, solicit contractor submittals, evaluate proposals, and participate in pre-bid meetings for projects as appropriate; 

• Reviews other Engineering Consultant savings calculations and authorizes incentives following established protocols; 

• Performs on-site inspections which may include measuring dimensions of building components, verification of installed heating, cooling, and/or ventilation systems, diagnostic testing, and collecting and recording data;  

• Advises on building science (e.g., heat and moisture transport) and code and efficiency program compliance; 

• Analyzes building energy efficiency levels using energy rating or other modeling software or through other accepted tools and provides reports and documents as well as oral and written recommendations to customers. 

• Supports the coordination of activities with other staff, groups, and divisions within VEIC as is necessary to accomplish organizational goals and objectives. 

• Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

Knoweldge & Experience:

• Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals, and values of VEIC. 

• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills were acquired. 

• A minimum of two years’ experience analyzing multifamily, commercial, or industrial energy use, identifying opportunities for energy improvements and assisting customers, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills were acquired. 

• Proficient understanding of buildings, facilities, and/or manufacturing systems, including residential/multi-family building energy use, building construction, and energy analysis techniques. Experience with thermal shells, refrigeration systems, HVAC, energy and CO2e modeling and benchmarking, or coding is a plus. 

• Basic knowledge of negotiation skills, financial analysis, and business strategies. 

• Demonstrated success in project management, construction management, and building long-term customer relationships. 

• Proficiency with mobile PC applications and tablet computer use, building energy modeling tools, spreadsheet, word processing, and database software. 

• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards. 

• Strong interpersonal skills and competent written and oral communications skills and ability to apply them within a team environment. 

• Demonstrated ability to be organized, detail-oriented, accurate, and able to track progress to ensure timely involvement in multiple projects and associated tasks and competing priorities in a dynamic and fast paced environment. 

• Capacity to learn and adapt to new situations, processes, and innovation; ability to adapt style to meet the needs of individuals and/or the organization. 

• Must be able to work independently and use sound decision making practices while maintaining high level organizational goals. 
• A valid driver’s license and compliance with the Motor Vehicle Safety guidelines outlined in VEIC’s personnel policies. 

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