Sustainability​/Energy Engineer

Compass Group is seeking a Sustainability/Energy Engineer for its ESFM division in Charlotte, NC. The role involves identifying energy savings opportunities, conducting technical energy audits, and analyzing utility bill data. Responsibilities include calculating energy savings, collaborating with clients and utility providers, and developing proposals and presentations. The position requires technical expertise in building systems and ongoing monitoring of energy projects. ESFM focuses on innovative facility management solutions to enhance workplace sustainability and safety. Position: Sustainability / Energy Engineer

ESFM

Pay Grade: 16

ESFM is the corporate Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) division of Compass Group USA and a Keystone member of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

Rooted in hospitality, ESFM elevates the workplace experience as the single source of innovative FM solutions that ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. ESFM's clients include many household names from Life Science, Technology, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing markets.

ESFM self-performs 80% of all IFM solutions provided to clients. Their portfolio of service categories includes Environment, Health & Safety, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, Sustainability, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Laboratory Support and Workplace solutions. This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees.

In 2020, ESFM (formerly Eurest Services) won the George Graves Award for Facility Management Achievement from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA). Job Summary

This position will be responsible for the identification and technical analysis of energy savings opportunities and Building Performance Optimization Studies.

The Energy Engineer is also responsible for technical aid to current clients in developing overall projects in a strategic manner. Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities • Perform energy cost savings calculations using hand calculations, spreadsheets, and modeling software. • Perform preliminary and detailed technical energy audits using software tools available from DOE such as MEASUR & ENERGY STAR in a wide range of facilities. Find facility improvement measures (FIM's) related to a building's infrastructure including electrical, mechanical, control, water, wastewater, envelope, solid waste, irrigation, and lighting systems. • Decide operational characteristics of a building and find improvement areas by reviewing sequence of operations and interviewing staff. • Supply detailed analysis of utility bill data including benchmarking the data against similar facilities. Benchmarking methods include Energy Star Portfolio Management, DCIE, PUE and other industry standards. • Work with utility providers to secure rebates for audits and FIM implementation. • Supply written documentation of FIM's, including exact scope descriptions, equipment specification, energy savings potential, benefits, and backup data to verify Facility Improvement Measures. • Collaborate with Associates about specific project tasks to achieve goals and meet deadlines compared to assigned projects. • Ensure that field logging and measurement of equipment to assess the current performance are performed correctly. • Coordinate facility site visits and communicate with outside vendors as pertains to the identification of engineering support. • Develop preliminary and final energy savings proposals, studies, meetings, and presentations. • Oversee the monitoring and on-going performance assurance of energy savings projects as directed. • Perform schematic design for building mechanical, electrical systems including drawings and layout, written design narrative, and sizing calculations.Secondary Functions • Stay informed on changes within the energy industry and be an active participant in related professional associations. • Keep good understanding of pertinent building and energy codes. • Keep harmonious relations with building owners, contractors, consultants, vendors, and other partners. • Keep informed on and follow client processes and standards. • Must be willing to travel when needed. Greater than 50% travel will be required the first 2 years. • Must be able to climb ladders, be on your feet most of the day touring facilities. • Will support Mobilizations as requested and approved by the VP, interviewing Hard Services Technicians, deploying programs and procedures as needed and represent as a Hard Services SME.

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