Energy Engineer

HireTalent is seeking an Energy Efficiency Engineer in Denver, CO, to support energy efficiency and demand-side management programs. The role involves engineering analysis, reviewing customer projects, and determining rebates. Candidates should have a relevant degree and 2-5 years of experience. The position emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and technical resource support, with some customer interaction and site visits. This is a contractor role with exposure to large-scale projects.
Job Description:

We are seeking an Energy Efficiency Engineer to support energy efficiency and demand‑side management (DSM) programs. In this role, you will perform hands‑on engineering analysis, review customer energy projects, and help determine rebates and incentives. This is a highly collaborative, technical role ideal for engineers who enjoy problem‑solving, working with real‑world data, and contributing to sustainability initiatives.

This contractor position performs the same work as full‑time engineers and offers meaningful exposure to large‑scale energy efficiency programs.



What You’ll Be Doing

Perform energy efficiency calculations to estimate electricity and natural gas savingsReview customer project applications for technical accuracy and completenessConduct baseline vs. proposed energy analysesSupport rebate and incentive determinations, including preparation of customer‑facing documentationDevelop and maintain prescriptive rebate calculators using Excel (VBA preferred; Python a plus)Serve as a technical resource for internal teams and external stakeholdersSupport projects involving: Heating systemsCooling systemsRefrigerationCompressed airRespond to technical questions from customers, vendors, and manufacturersOccasionally participate in customer calls or site visits (limited and infrequent)

Team Environment

Part of a collaborative Energy Efficiency / Energy Solutions Engineering teamWork is peer‑reviewed and supported by senior engineersClose collaboration with product managers and account managersLow‑micromanagement, high‑trust cultureComfortable working with ambiguity and non‑routine technical challenges

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)2–5 years of relevant professional experienceExperience with energy efficiency or energy savings calculationsAdvanced Excel skillsStrong analytical and problem‑solving abilitiesClear communication skills and a customer‑focused mindset