Project Development / Energy Engineer

Nexus Solutions is seeking a Project Development / Energy Engineer in Madison, WI, to enhance energy reliability and efficiency for clients. Responsibilities include supporting sales, identifying energy savings, conducting analysis, and ensuring compliance with performance contracts. Candidates need a B.S. in Engineering, 5 years of experience in building systems, and proficiency in energy modeling. The role requires travel up to 30% of the time and offers a salary of $95K–$120K.
PURPOSE: Partner with Nexus development team and clients to help ensure energy reliability, efficiency, and serviceability.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Sales Activities
• 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