Senior Staff Mechanical Engineer, Codes And Standards Specialist

Summary

Join Energy Solutions, a growing company focused on market-based solutions for energy savings, as a Senior Staff Engineer in the Policy & Ratings Department. You will contribute to state, national, and international energy markets by working with major utilities and governments. This role requires deep technical expertise in HVAC, refrigeration, and other mechanical systems, along with experience in codes and standards development. The position is predominantly remote, with offices in six locations, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Energy Solutions is committed to diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The company prioritizes a low-carbon future and offers a mission-driven work environment.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical engineering preferred)
• At least 10 years of engineering or work experience in related area
• Excellent verbal communication skills, demonstrated ability to write reports, technical papers, and provide technical presentations to knowledgeable audiences
• Ability to observe Pacific Time working hours as needed
• Willingness to conduct occasional business travel (approximately 3 to 5 times per year)
• Ability to work in the US without requiring Energy Solutions to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead both short-term and long-term strategies to optimize energy savings, load management potential, GHG reductions, and transform markets through codes and standards or other energy policy interventions
• Analyze the savings, costs, and other impacts of energy efficient and low carbon technologies in the context of energy policy
• Oversee product testing and other primary data collection strategies needed to fill data gaps in policy settings
• Participate in industry working groups and technical committees in support of voluntary or mandatory standards and test procedure updates
• Develop strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders to ensure policy proposals are feasible, equitable, and have ample stakeholder support
• Write reports on technical topics, such as Title 24 code change proposal reports, including energy savings analyses, cost-effectiveness analyses, and market impacts analyses
• Develop and deliver presentations on technical topics to a variety of audiences, including clients, government agency decision makers, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Delegate and oversee more straightforward technical tasks and responsibilities to junior level engineering staff
• Represent clients in public meetings, negotiated rulemakings, and in publicly docketed comments

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master’s degree in engineering (mechanical engineering preferred) and/or PE license
• Experience in the development process of Title 24, ASHRAE 90.1, ASHRAE 189.2, IECC, or other energy codes
• Experience in the development process of California’s Title 20, US DOE’s Appliance Standards Program, EPA’s Energy Star Program, or other state, national, or international appliance or equipment standards efforts
• Experience operating physics-based building energy modeling software such as EnergyPlus, DOE-2, and APACHE
• Experience representing large organizations in public meetings, including government hearings
• Track record of success working in collaborative roles with diverse teams of partners and industry stakeholders
• Existing network of professional contacts that contribute to codes and standards development
• Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges to support our company’s mission

Benefits

• Compensation to commensurate with experience with the pay band of $120,000 - $150,000/Annually
• Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package
• Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Predominantly remote workforce with offices in six different locations