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Lead Energy Engineer

$100k - $160k

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.

Chicago, IL

Job Details:

Lead Energy Engineer

A clinet of ours is seeking an experienced Lead Energy Engineer to support the development of energy efficiency projects for commercial and industrial customers.

This is a customer-facing, pre-construction engineering role focused on energy savings analysis, project economics, and technical proposal development. You'll work directly with sales teams and customers to evaluate opportunities and develop technically and financially viable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Perform energy savings calculations, feasibility studies, and financial analyses

  • Develop and review Measurement & Verification (M&V) plans and methodologies

  • Evaluate energy audits and identify energy conservation measures (ECMs)

  • Develop solutions involving HVAC, chillers, boilers, central plants, compressed air, and industrial equipment

  • Support business development through technical presentations, customer meetings, and site assessments

  • Prepare technical proposals, project scopes, savings estimates, and supporting documentation

  • Evaluate project economics and support opportunities through contract signing

  • Coordinate with engineering partners to validate proposed solutions and calculations

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of relevant experience, including 5+ years in energy engineering, energy efficiency analysis, or project development

  • Strong experience with energy savings calculations, M&V, and energy audits

  • Background in Energy Savings Performance Contracting (ESPC), ESCOs, or utility energy efficiency programs highly desirable

  • Strong understanding of commercial and industrial HVAC and mechanical systems

  • Experience developing technical proposals and presenting engineering solutions directly to customers

  • Knowledge of ASHRAE standards, energy modeling, and project financial analysis

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

  • PE or CEM certification strongly preferred

Experience with Energy-as-a-Service, performance contracting, lighting, solar, storage, or building controls is a plus.

Travel: Approximately 25–30%.

An Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

To apply, email View email address on libertyjobs.com your resume.

Paul Curran | Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.

1001 Conshohocken State Rd, Ste 2-410| West Conshohocken, PA 19428

Show phone number | View email address on libertyjobs.com

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