Energy Engineer II

CPL is seeking an Energy Engineer II in Raleigh, NC, to help clients reduce energy consumption and enhance building performance. Responsibilities include leading energy audits, developing Energy Performance Contracts, and collaborating with teams on energy conservation measures for various projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Energy Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and relevant certifications. The role offers comprehensive benefits and emphasizes community, collaboration, and integrity.
Why This Role Matters:

You'll play a key role in helping clients reduce energy consumption, improve building performance, and advance sustainability goals. You'll lead energy assessments, identify high-impact conservation opportunities, and develop Energy Performance Contracts (EPCs) for a variety of building types. As a trusted technical expert, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions that create lasting value for our clients and communities.

What You’ll Do:

Lead energy audits, benchmarking studies, and feasibility assessments to identify energy-saving opportunities and support Energy Performance Contract development. Partner with clients and internal engineering teams to develop, evaluate, and implement energy conservation measures for K-12 and commercial building projects. Navigate incentive programs, regulatory requirements, and technical reviews to maximize project value and successful outcomes.

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Energy Engineering with 5+ years of experience in energy engineering, energy audits, and building performance analysis. Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) credential, with strong knowledge of HVAC systems, energy codes, ASHRAE standards, and utility/incentive programs. Proven ability to analyze complex energy systems, identify practical efficiency solutions, and communicate recommendations to clients and project teams.

What We Offer:

Benefits for Regular Full-Time & Part-Time Employees Working 30+ Hours/Week

Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental & Vision insuranceSingle HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premiumHealth Savings Account (HSA) with employer matchMedical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsFREE Life Insurance and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Life Insurance for you and your familyFREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability InsurancePTO + Sick Time + 8 Holidays per yearRetirement Savings Plan with contribution from CPL to grow your retirement fundsInternal Mobility & Career AdvancementLicensure Assistance

Additional benefits available to FT Employees Working 40+ Hours/Week

Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistanceStudent Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to $100/month for 5 years ($6,000 total) toward student loan debt

What Does It Look Like Working Here?

We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors.

Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams. Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family. Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity. Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude. Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments. Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems.

The rate for this position generally ranges between $102,000 to 122,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team.