Energy Engineer

John W. Danforth Co. • Clifton, NY, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Come join John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast! We are an employee-owned company and believe our greatest asset is our people.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about delivering industry-leading experiences to our customers and supplying turn-key solutions for any HVAC, refrigeration, critical environment, custom metal fabrication, energy performance, or specialty mechanical project.

As an Energy Engineer, you will be performing Energy Audits, creating scopes of work, developing project proposals, and calculating utility use and costs. You will work with different departments such as sales, operations, estimating, and service, to grow business for the company.

Are you a problem solver with talented math skills? Do you possess strong critical thinking skills and an eye for detail? If so, we invite you to join our team as an Energy Engineer, where you will work to make a tangible difference in our company and community.

What We Offer :

Danforth invests in you and your future with direct employee engagement, team support, career development, and mentoring.
We are a professional organization offering quality benefits, including :

Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance

401(k) and ESOP with generous profit-sharing / matching contributions

Competitive PTO, holidays, and other financial incentives

What We Ask of You :

Coordinate and lead facility visits and communicate with owners, vendors, architects and engineers regarding project development

Lead technical aspects of proposal development including energy benchmarks, proposed project descriptions, utility cost savings, and preliminary cost estimates

Determine facility MEP system design and operating characteristics

Benchmark facilities utility use and costs compared to applicable standards (CBECS, etc.)

Compare building system efficiencies, identify renovation opportunities

Calculating energy and cost savings, create scopes of work

Determine savings interaction, maintain project schedule

Evaluate Energy Star and LEED project opportunities

Coordinate project development with the Operations Team

Collaborate with managers, sales, estimating, construction & service personnel to drive business for all of Danforth's offerings

Direct design requirements with outside engineering and architectural personnel

Propose energy savings measures using renewable resources

Review project completion and measure and verify installed systems and equipment

Submit and receive utility incentives on the owner's behalf

Experience & Competencies :

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related discipline preferred

3+ years of experience in the construction industry and conducting field inspections related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment is required

Thorough understanding of energy efficiency concepts, HVAC systems, and renewable energy systems is a must

Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification and Project Management experience are advantageous

Preferred experience in energy performance, electrical or mechanical engineering, solar power generation, and distribution, geothermal or wastewater applications

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to various stakeholders

Willingness to work flexible hours to meet proposal deadlines

Strong collaborative skills to create a result-driven, team-oriented environment

Demonstrates integrity, enthusiasm, and professionalism in representing the company

Danforth offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, 401(k), with company match, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The estimated compensation range for this role is $85,000-$110,000. This range is based on several factors, including individual education, qualifications, training, prior work experience, and work location.

John W. Danforth Company is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination. All employees and applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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Energy Engineer • Clifton, NY, United States