Energy Engineer

HBS Solutions, Inc. is seeking an Energy Engineer in Edgewater, MD. The role involves managing energy efficiency and retro-commissioning projects, performing energy audits, developing savings calculations, and overseeing project implementation. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering, 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel 50%. This is an in-office position, requiring excellent communication and time management skills.
About the Role:

This position will be a combination of technical and project management responsibilities.

As an Energy /Commissioning Engineer, your responsibilities will be to manage and provide technical support for multiple energy efficiency, and retro-commissioning projects simultaneously. You will oversee all aspects of projects including technical work, scheduling, budget management and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

Energy Auditing & Retro-Commissioning Projects

· Travel to sites to perform energy surveys and ASHRAE Level II Audits

· Develop Detailed Energy Savings Calculations

· Perform Measurement & Verification of Energy Efficiency Projects

· Provide energy modeling support as needed

· Prepare comprehensive reports detailing findings

· Manage the planning, investigation and implementation phases of RCx

· Identify and verify implementation of low-cost energy conservation opportunities, and help facilitate the implementation of projects, initiatives, and programs that reduce energy consumption and demand

· Manage Subcontracted Energy Efficiency Projects

· Work with electric and gas utility incentive programs

· Act as lead engineer on various projects

· Manage client relationships; internally across MD/DC/VA and also externally

· Assist with process improvement, group operations and overall growth of the group

Other Responsibilities

· Responsible for personal time management

· Planning for project activities and keeping accurate records

· Technical report writing and editing

· Client management and communication

· Communication with other staff including Engineers and Administration Staff

Qualifications

· Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar

· Minimum 2-5 years’ of industry experience with Energy/HVAC/Sustainability Commissioning,

Retro-Commissioning and/or MEP Design.

· Dedicated interest in facility energy systems, energy efficiency, operations & maintenance, and sustainable practices for new and existing buildings

· Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and desire to grow

· Planning for project activities and keeping accurate records

· Excellent attention to detail and time management required

· Strong writing, communication, and computer skills

· Ability to travel as needed (50% travel)

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Ability to perform complex Energy Savings Calculations

· Experience Benchmarking Facilities using EPA’s EnergyStar Portfolio Manager

· Familiarity with typical mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems in commercial and industrial facilities preferred

· Experience in Functional Testing of HVAC Equipment, Systems & Controls

· Experience in performing Commercial Lighting Audits

· Experience with Building Automation Systems and understanding of Sequences of Operation
• Please note this is an in-office position*