Energy Engineer

Overview LHH Recruitment Solutions has an opening for an Energy Engineer/Project Manager for our client in the Trenton, NJ area to join their Engineering division. This remote role centers on conducting ASHRAE-compliant energy audits and assessments, identifying energy and water conservation opportunities, establishing and analyzing facility baselines, calculating potential energy savings, and preparing cost estimates for project proposals. Energy industry certifications such as CEM, CEA, or CMVP are highly valued and will be considered favorably; familiarity with measurement and verification (M&V) protocols and the IPMVP is required. This range is provided by LHH. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Responsibilities Collaborate with the sales team to engage customers, define project budgets and requirements, and establish design criteria tailored to their specific needs. Schedule and conduct site visits to evaluate existing mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and lighting systems at customer facilities. Conduct energy audits and thoroughly document key variables, including energy performance metrics, utility data, facility infrastructure drawings, and other relevant information. Collaborate with the installation team to communicate project-specific metrics, enabling the development of a precise cost estimate and a competitive design solution that meets all customer requirements. Clearly communicate design details to the sales team and provide technical support to address any customer inquiries. Provide engineering expertise throughout all phases of the project lifecycle—including development, construction, commissioning, and operations—while contributing to proposals, technical reports, cost estimates, and presentations. Identify new opportunities for Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) and explore enhancements to existing strategies for greater efficiency and impact. Build and sustain strong, collaborative business relationships. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field is preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a formal degree. Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in energy efficiency projects, HVAC-focused mechanical engineering, or related contracting work. Demonstrated knowledge of ASHRAE standards and hands-on experience conducting Level 1, 2, and 3 energy audits or equivalent investment-grade assessments. Experience in AutoCAD. Proven experience in dealing with utility programs, energy savings, energy incentive programs, etc. Proven ability to evaluate and quantify energy savings, and to implement projects involving chiller and boiler systems, motors, variable frequency drives (VFDs), HVAC retrofits, steam systems, building controls, distributed generation, and lighting solutions. Proven experience in developing energy savings calculations using Microsoft Excel is required. Familiarity with measurement and verification (M&V) protocols and the IPMVP is preferred. Experience with Building Automation Systems (BAS) is considered an asset. Energy industry certifications such as CEM, CEA, or CMVP are highly valued and will be considered favorably. P.E. certification is highly preferred. Excellent verbal, written, and computer communication and technical presentation skills. Highly self-motivated professional with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. Candidates must possess established residency within New Jersey and hold a valid driver’s license in good standing. Ability to travel to client facilities daily and interact with clients. Occasional evening and weekend work may be necessary to accommodate client, project, or site-specific requirements. Health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance are offered with this full-time direct hire role. Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Engineering and Project Management Industries Human Resources Services Benefits Health insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance are offered with this full-time direct hire role. #J-18808-Ljbffr LHH