Energy Engineer

Abraxas has an immediate opening for an experienced Energy Engineer for nationwide coverage out of the Boston, MA area to lead facility energy and water assessments and provide other energy consulting services. The Energy Engineer will work independently on most projects and also collaborate as part of small teams when necessary. The role requires high individual initiative, responsibility, work ethic and time management skills to meet shifting and overlapping project deadlines. Regular interaction with clients will occur in person, on the phone, and via email. The Engineer will coordinate with team members to request information, solicit feedback, and clearly define project responsibilities. Responsibilities Field Tasks Conduct and lead detailed energy surveys of facilities ranging from simple office or multifamily properties to complex high‑rise offices, manufacturing, and other energy‑intensive buildings. Lead building retro‑commissioning activities including functional performance testing and monitoring of equipment. Lead measurement and verification field work, including visual verification, sampling strategies, and complex field measurements. Conduct energy audits. Adapt to varying field data collection techniques including handwritten notes, tablet‑based tools, photo logging, review of as‑built drawings, building control systems, use of measurement devices and hand tools, and more. Deploy field diagnostic equipment such as wireless monitoring systems, data loggers, flow meters, power loggers, multimeters, temperature devices, air flow meters, manometers, lighting meters, current transducers, and appropriate PPE. Analysis Keep current with new energy efficiency technologies and strategies. Analyze and evaluate results from measurements, including interval energy data and lighting readings. Interpret and tabulate information from facility mechanical and electrical drawings such as lighting fixture counts, mechanical equipment ratings/locations, and piping diagrams. Interpret control strategies and sequences, and analyze and propose optimum strategies for all types of energy‑using equipment. Complete detailed energy allocations that predict with reasonable accuracy the breakdown of major energy users in a building. Evaluate operations and maintenance savings and estimate the cost to implement energy conservation measures. Exercise experience and research to scope energy improvements to building systems in detail and quantify accurate installed cost estimates. Communicate with and obtain vendor quotes for proposed improvements as needed. Complete life‑cycle cost analysis for energy improvement projects. Perform energy and economic analysis of energy efficiency measures using energy modeling software, spreadsheets and other tools. Reporting and Presentation Document and communicate the results of energy audits through written reports, PowerPoint presentations, meetings, and conference calls. Meet with clients and team members to discuss energy efficiency measures. Keep current with new energy efficiency technologies and strategies. Convey technical concepts and recommendations in a clear, concise, and meaningful way. Other Review the work of more junior Auditors and Energy Analysts assigned to your own projects and ensure all tasks are completed accurately. Mentor and train supporting Energy Analysts and Auditors in how best to support the engineering project. Conduct peer review of other engineers’ work. Conduct scoping assessments to evaluate client facilities for potential work with Abraxas. Support business development through technical input on proposals, quotes, capabilities, etc. Support operations with the optimization of processes and development and improvement of tools, templates, resources, and training content. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Minimum Qualifications (Education, Skills, and Experience) Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other four‑year STEM degree AND 3+ years of experience in the analysis of energy using systems in existing buildings. Minimum: 2‑year technical, math, or science degree AND 5-10+ years of experience in the analysis of energy using systems in existing buildings. Mastery of the English language – written and spoken. Advanced competency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word and ability to improve. Experience surveying and analyzing the operation of complex mechanical and electrical systems in buildings and their associated control algorithms. Experience writing detailed energy audit and engineering reports, including conveying as‑found conditions and recommended capital improvements. Experience with the application of advanced mathematical concepts to energy use analysis in buildings. Experience presenting the results of an energy audit or re‑commissioning project to small groups of stakeholders. Additional Valuable Qualifications 7+ Years of related experience NABCEP Certification: PV Installation Professional (PVIP), PV Design Specialist (PVDS), or PV Installer Specialist (PVIS) Professional Engineer license in any state. A certification in any of the following: Certified Energy Manager, Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional, LEED Accreditation, Certified Energy Auditor, Building Performance Institute, HERS Rater. Experience with self‑performing advanced field measurements in existing buildings including spot and long‑term power measurements, 3‑phase power measurements, airflow duct traverses, ultrasonic flow metering, combustion gas analysis, airflow hood testing, thermal imaging, non‑destructive envelope measurements, etc. Experience in new construction and/or existing building commissioning. Experience developing energy simulation models with DOE-2, eQUEST, TRANE TRACE 700, TRACE 3D or similar programs. Experience creating measurement & verification plans for energy projects. TRAVEL While many project assignments are local or regional, the Energy Auditor should expect to be away from home 5–7 nights per month on average. Abraxas reimburses all travel expenses according to the company’s Travel and Expense Policy. Benefits Competitive salary Paid vacation and sick leave Medical, dental, and vision insurance Volunteer time off Abraxas Energy Consulting, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr