Engineer I

Summary

Join Energy Solutions, a growing company focused on market-based solutions for energy, carbon, and water savings, as an Energy Engineer I. You will be part of the Policy & Ratings team, supporting the development of building codes and standards using a data-driven approach. This role involves analyzing zero-carbon technologies, performing building energy modeling, crafting market transformation strategies, and supporting senior staff in product testing and report writing. You will engage with industry stakeholders and participate in public hearings. Energy Solutions offers a diverse and inclusive team culture, mentorship opportunities, and a competitive compensation package.

Requirements

• A technical bachelor’s degree with a preference towards mechanical, industrial, electrical, or environmental engineering
• A minimum of 2 years of work experience in engineering or in a related area
• Knowledge of Title 24, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and other energy codes
• Demonstrated ability to write reports, technical papers, and provide technical presentations to knowledgeable audiences
• Experience with data analysis, scripting, and large-scale simulations
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to conduct occasional business travel

Responsibilities

• Analyze zero-carbon and energy efficient technologies in the context of energy policy, including aspects such as the development of product technical potential and feasibility, energy savings, cost-effectiveness, code compliance, and market barriers
• Perform building energy modeling using physics engines such as EnergyPlus and apply statistical methods and other post-processing analyses (including data analysis and scripting) to results
• Help craft long-term market transformation strategies intended to accelerate the market adoption rate of zero-carbon and energy efficient measures and technologies
• Support senior engineering staff to develop product testing plans, oversee testing regimens at accredited test labs, and perform analysis on test results for product categories undergoing standards updates
• Write reports on technical topics in support of codes and standards rulemakings (e.g., Title 24 CASE Reports, federal appliance standards advocacy comment letters), proposals to change test methods and minimum energy performance standards proposals, code readiness and emerging technology studies, and other public-facing documents
• Work with team members to engage with industry stakeholders to advance product efficiency goals through codes and standards rulemakings
• Support our team in preparing for and participating in public hearings, at the state and national level as well as meetings of national stakeholder groups / working groups and industry committees

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of HVAC and industrial systems
• Knowledge of grid harmonization technologies, demand response, and distributed generation
• Knowledge of data science techniques and programming languages, including python, Ruby, Perl, or R

Benefits

• Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of is $70,000 - $85,000/Annually
• A generous retirement package
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Other pre-tax contribution plans
• An Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• A diverse and inclusive team culture
• Mentorship and career growth opportunities
• Collaboration on projects that matter
• Ability to express your creativity and unique perspective
• Learn and grow with the latest industry tools