Energy Efficiency Specialist

Job Title: Energy Efficiency Specialist

Location: Newark, NJ

Pay Rate: 65 - 75/hr, W2

Duration: 6+ Month Contract
Location: Hybrid - currently 3 days in-office per week Newark, NJ (subject to change at client's discretion)

Looking for a Project Manager/Project Engineer
Energy Management Program - energy efficiency program for customers to help reduce cost and consumption
Purpose to help customers from Large to smaller consumers make their existing equipment run more efficiently
Energy efficiency space experience
Experience with large, complex projects
Reviewing reports and manage projects and ensuring contractors and implementation contractors follows program rules, the project is saving energy and providing a good customer experience for participants
Looking for someone with about 5 years' experience, bachelor's degree, not necessarily looking for someone very senior or someone right out of college
Candidate should have ability to drive and active license. Will have to drive to customer sites & field inspections
3 days on-site (2 days in office + possible field day)
Local to NJ would be nice
Comfortability traveling across entire service territory
May be supporting team in IT tasks. Leverage to ensure the IT tasks are working as needed for the team
Reviewing and making sure recommendations is prudent and client has made the recommended changes
Successful candidate should be able to recognize a good strong, energy efficiency project or measure.
A very operational role. Very Project Manger heavy but experience with energy efficiency is required


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.