Energy Efficiency Specialist

Energy Efficiency Specialist

Location: Newark, NJ Pay Rate: $65 - $75 per hour, W2 Duration: 6+ Month Contract Location: Hybrid – currently 3 days in-office per week Newark, NJ (subject to change at client's discretion)

Summary:

Provide commercial & industrial program management oversight over scope, schedule, and budget of energy efficiency projects. Ensure compliance with BPU order and company procedures, ensuring project scope and cost-effectiveness. Develop and maintain processes for implementing energy efficiency projects and programs. Coordinate with company associates, vendors, customers, and consultants to maintain program rules and requirements. Perform and oversee program and project QA/QC; apply knowledge in energy savings measures and techniques. Manage customer relationships to provide program services with high customer satisfaction. Coordinate and direct vendor and contractor activities, monitor performance, and review/process invoices. Compile and analyze data to monitor customer projects and report to management. Assist with special projects and ad hoc requests as necessary.

Responsibilities:

Develop and manage processes for implementing energy efficiency projects per BPU-approved programs. Interface with company associates, vendors, customers, and consultants to maintain program rules and requirements. Customize customer project proposals to maximize incentives and energy savings. Coordinate activities of business development, trade allies, and vendors. Perform project site visits as required. Analyze performance results for management reports and provide monthly project status forecasts. Ensure vendor and employee compliance with safety protocols and practices.

Requirements:

B.S. degree plus 5 years of experience in energy efficiency programs, construction, or related fields. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of experience is required. Experience processing milestone-based construction payments and forecasting financial spend. Knowledge of energy efficiency measures, implementation, and cost. Excellent communication skills (oral and written). Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel & MS Word). Commitment to process improvement and attention to detail. Able to travel within company territory to conduct meetings with customers, perform inspections, and manage relationships with contractors. Valid US driver's license.

Preferred Skills:

Vendor management and invoicing skills. AEE CEM certification. Professional Engineer (PE) license. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.