Energy Engineer

Nexus Solutions is seeking an Energy Engineer in Madison, WI, to enhance energy reliability and efficiency. Responsibilities include developing business cases, identifying energy savings, and supporting design teams. Candidates should have a B.S. in Engineering, 5+ years of experience, and proficiency in energy modeling. The role requires travel (30%) and offers a salary of $70K–90K annually. Full-time position posted 5 days ago.
PURPOSE:
Partner with Nexus development team and clients to help ensure energy reliability, efficiency, and serviceability.


PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Assist in developing the business case for conceptual solutions
Serve as technical arm of the sales team to develop and/or present potential solutions

DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Identify energy savings opportunities and measures for institutional and commercial buildings
Provide preliminary analysis of energy efficiency improvements to inform work plan design
Monitor consumption and other issues that might cause additional usage
Work with clients to identify additional opportunities to increase energy efficiency
Provide design team support by modeling various building and system options

MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION ACTIVITIES

Develop a measurement and verification plan for each performance contract
Monitor data gathering systems for energy consumption
Verify projects are completed and the energy savings are as predicted
Coordinate and prepare customer reports including cost reduction analysis to meet contract specifications and/or guarantees
Ensure utility and legislative reporting needs are met
Secure utility rebates on behalf of clients as needed

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

B.S. Degree in Engineering or related field
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in the building systems/operations field
Strong background in building systems engineering
Proficient with energy modeling systems such as eQUEST, DOE2 and Trane TRACE
Skilled in building energy modeling, utility tracking, measurement & verification methods, LEED/Energy Star administration, and solar modeling
Adept at conducting investment-grade energy audits
IPMVP certification or ability to obtain
Knowledge of facility improvement measures such as relative cost, feasibility and energy impacts
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated initiative, able to hold self and others accountable
Competency in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Experience reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings
Able to travel approximately 30% of the time and accommodate flexible scheduling

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certification such as CEM or CMVP
Performance contracting experience
Experience with solar energy
Experience working with K-12 facilities, programs, and priorities