Industrial Energy Engineer

Climeaction is hiring an Energy Projects Engineer for a full-time, on-site role in Athens, GA. The position involves improving energy performance and reducing costs at a pharmaceutical facility. Responsibilities include conducting system assessments, analyzing energy data, and collaborating with client teams. Candidates should have 3+ years of relevant engineering experience and a degree in a related field. The role offers opportunities for professional development within a supportive team culture.
Energy Projects Engineer (CAaaS® Program)

Location: Athens & Cornelia Georgia

Job Type: Full-Time, On-Site (Monday–Friday)

Climeaction is recruiting an experienced Energy Projects Engineer to join our U.S. team and deliver our Climate Action as a Service (CAaaS®) program on-site at a leading Pharmaceutical and Medical Device facility in Georgia. This is a hands-on, embedded engineering role focused on improving energy performance, reducing utility costs, and driving decarbonization across critical utility systems.

What You’ll Do

Lead energy performance improvement activities across major utilities, including HVAC, chillers, boilers, compressed air, steam, hot water, and other significant energy-using systems.

Conduct system assessments, identify engineering opportunities, and develop practical, evidence-based improvement recommendations.

Perform detailed energy data analysis, including baselining, trending, and project impact verification.

Support project execution—scoping, technical review, vendor coordination, commissioning support, and performance validation.

Work closely with the client’s engineering and facilities teams while collaborating with Climeaction’s wider technical experts.

Contribute to ISO 50001-style structured energy management activities and continuous improvement.

Identify and help prepare submissions for utility rebates and incentive programs.

Prepare clear, concise reports and updates for client stakeholders.

What You Bring

3+ years of relevant engineering experience within industrial, commercial, or manufacturing facilities.

Strong technical expertise in HVAC, chillers, boilers, compressed air, and other major utilities.

Experience with operational performance, troubleshooting, energy audits, or system optimisation.

Competence in energy and utility data analysis.

Experience with ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems and/or structured energy programs (advantageous).

Understanding of utility rebate programs and energy incentives (advantageous).

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, or a related Engineering discipline (required).

Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical writing skills.

Ability to work independently in a client-facing environment.

Willingness to travel occasionally to other client sites.

What We Offer

Full-time, stable on-site role with a growing international engineering organisation.

Access to specialist technical experts across industrial energy systems, decarbonization, and digital tools.

Opportunities for professional development and involvement in high-impact energy projects.

Supportive team culture driven by innovation, integrity, and measurable results.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Climeaction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. All hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications.

We do not require the support of recruitment agencies for this role.