Development Engineer II (Energy Engineer)

RWE Clean Energy LLC
To start as soon as possible full time permanent

Functional area: Engineering; Project Development
Remuneration: Exempt

The Engineer II Development is responsible for developing energy efficient building infrastructure systems associated with both new and existing buildings for consulting design design build and performance contract projects. Preliminary/schematic designs will be produced for HVAC Electrical Plumbing and Controls systems utilizing current versions of REVIT and Bluebeam software. The Engineer will use industry standard software such as Carrier HAP Microsoft Excel and various manufacturers selection software programs in the development of mechanical designs and energy calculations.

The Engineer will contribute to the development of energy audits and performance contracts by assisting Program Managers Energy Engineers Design Engineers and Project Managers with developing design concepts for energy conservation measures by identifying assessing and structuring technical and financial solutions to meet customer objectives. The Engineer will identify and quantify energy conservation opportunities associated with HVAC EMS building envelope and heating and cooling systems. Responsibilities include performing utility analysis and benchmarking site investigations performing energy savings calculations researching incentives rebates and other funing opportunities associated with specific energy conservation measures. Assisting in the design of HVAC Lighting EMS and Central Plant system retrofits developing cost estimates and written descriptions of energy conservation measures in support of technical audits and ESPC proposals.

Role Responsibilities:

• Assist the engineering staff to screen and qualify the feasibility of energy efficiency and capital improvement opportunities. This will involve attending selected customer meetings conducting site trips to collect facility and utility data; and developing and running energy screening models to determine the technical and economic viability of energy efficiency and capital improvement projects. Screening models include bin analyses hourly building simulation computer models and commercially-available analysis packages
• Field work associated with documenting existing as-built conditions during the development/design phase and inspecting contractors work during the construction phase
• Direct junior staff in the assistance of producing preliminary designs by providing guidance and training on system design pricing document preparation and the use of various software programs
• Assist in the production of bid documents for HVAC Lighting EMS and Central Plant systems. Drawings will be produced with current versions of REVIT and Bluebeam. Calculations will be produced with various industry standard software programs such as Carrier HAP Microsoft Excel etc. Specifications will be produced using Microsoft Word to edit Master Specs as required for individual clients

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering is required PE registration is preferred
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HVACEMS and central plant energy system performance required
• Minimum 5 years of experience in energy simulation software required (ASHRAE modified BIN Trane Trace Carrier HAP eQuest etc.)
• Familiarity with design-build and/or performance contracting preferred
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel Word PowerPoint Outlook) and Teams
• Engineering analytical and technical writing skills including word processing and spreadsheet analyses
• Building energy use modeling and simulation experience required (e.g. eQUEST HAP DOE2 Trane Trace ASHRAE Modified Bin Analysis)
• Design experience with HVAC and other building systems
• Familiarity of local and national building codes and standards to include; International Building Codes NFPA Codes USGBC LEED standards and ASHRAE 90.1
• REVIT and/or Bluebeam proficiency preferred
• Awareness of appropriate mechanical system components and technologies to meet customer financial and infrastructure improvement needs
• Exposure to cost-estimating and project implementation methods to meet customer financial and infrastructure improvement needs preferred
• Selection and application of HVAC and mechanical system equipment
• Management and allocation of both internal and external resources to achieve proposal development goals and meet deadlines
• Must have good analytical and computer skills and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to manage customer relationships
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company
• Strong leadership and communication and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Ability to multi-task while working independently and as part of a team
• Motivated self-starter goal-oriented and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proven ability to empathize build relationships and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Responds well to direction is easy to challenge and develop and is coachable
• Is detail-oriented has strong business acumen and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Ability to walk climb and stand as needed during the work day
• Knowledge of environmental and safety policies and procedures
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites (up to 20% of time) in order to verify existing conditions and review contractors work for compliance with construction documents
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE office and field locations
• Must be able to sit walk or stand for long durations of time

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in New York is $102000 - $140000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates education & work experience training & certifications and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered: Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability 401(k) match Flexible Spending Accounts EAP Education Assistance Parental Leave Paid time off and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives in addition to salary.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion national origin disability veteran status or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWEs team of about 2000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nations growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind solar and battery projects focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWEs energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).