Project Development Engineer - Energy

The Project Development Engineer - Energy at Employment Resource Group Inc in Madison, WI, is responsible for leading energy initiatives from concept to execution. This role involves conducting energy assessments, building energy modeling, and overseeing energy audits to ensure savings and performance verification. The position requires strong client communication skills and a background in energy engineering, with a focus on delivering measurable results and strengthening client relationships.
The Project Development Energy Engineer is a strategic, client-facing leader responsible for driving energy-focused initiatives from early-stage concept through technical validation and measurable results. This role provides executive-level oversight of building energy strategy, investment-grade analysis, and performance verification while serving as a critical bridge between sales vision and engineering execution. The position requires a forward-thinking professional who can balance innovative energy solutions with financial and operational realities, delivering measurable savings and long-term value across client facilities. Based in Madison, Wisconsin, this individual plays a central role in strengthening client relationships, advancing energy strategy, and contributing to sustained business growth.

Job Duties and Responsibilities


Lead on-site energy assessments and facilitate high-level discussions with clients to establish technical credibility and trusted advisory relationships. Translate conceptual energy opportunities into technically sound, budget-conscious solutions in partnership with sales and design teams. Conduct building energy modeling and detailed analysis using industry-standard tools to evaluate system performance and savings potential. Perform investment-grade energy audits and develop measurement and verification plans to ensure guaranteed savings are achieved. Oversee utility tracking, energy reporting, and administration of sustainability programs such as LEED and Energy Star. Support performance-based project delivery approaches, including energy savings calculations and financial evaluations. Contribute to facilities master planning and long-term energy strategy development for institutional and K-12 environments. Drive measurable energy savings outcomes across multiple facilities while maintaining alignment with client operational and financial objectives. Strengthen repeat business and client referrals through consistent delivery excellence and proactive problem solving. Collaborate closely with Madison-based operations to integrate energy engineering initiatives into broader organizational objectives. Qualifications Minimum of five years of experience in building systems, operations, or energy engineering. Demonstrated expertise in building energy modeling and analysis using tools such as eQUEST, DOE2, Trane TRACE, or similar platforms. Proficiency in utility tracking, LEED and Energy Star administration, and comprehensive energy reporting. Proven experience conducting investment-grade energy audits and measurement and verification activities. Strong client-facing communication skills with the ability to build trust and influence early-stage project decisions. Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Experience with performance contracting and ESCO-style project delivery preferred. Background in energy analysis, utility evaluation, or energy savings calculations preferred. Experience working with institutional or K-12 facilities preferred. Client-focused mindset with strong analytical follow-through, proactive problem-solving ability, and capacity to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.