Measurement & Verification (M&V) Energy Engineer - Northeastern USA

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement Measurement & Verification (M&V) plans for ESPC projects.
• Provide M&V support to the development team during HBS response to RFPs / RPQs for ESPCs.
• Help estimate M&V cost at different levels of performance contracts.
• Review bid / contract packages for quality assurance and making sure that M&V requirements are properly identified.
• Coordinate M&V activities with energy analysts, design and commissioning engineers and project managers during proposal, energy audit, design, construction and commissioning periods.
• Interface with energy engineer for review of design intent and savings calculations.
• Review, analyze and manage energy analysis by others including utility bill accounting, GHG inventory, end-use analysis and tariff modeling.

Advise or perform the aforementioned as needed.

• Participate in data collection and performance verification of retrofitted equipment.
• Conduct on-site spot measurements and short term data collection during construction and post-retrofit periods as required.
• Review building or campus energy systems baselines and develop baseline adjustments based on site reviews.
• Analyze energy management control system’s operation, sequences and trend data for system optimization and compliance to the M&V plan.
• Make recommendations to sales, energy engineering and project management teams for improved customer support; assist in contract retention strategies.
• Perform on-site trouble shooting and data logging to validate and correct project performance.
• Determine and forecast shortfall payouts. Identify potential savings shortfall & mitigation opportunities, coordinate form of guarantee shortfall makeup and closeout customer receipt / acceptance of annual performance period.
• Maintain all customer records related to energy performance contracts.
• Prepare savings guarantee and energy performance analysis and present to various contract customers.
• Resolve customer issues and avoid litigation through problem resolution and negotiation.
• Monitor and manage financial status of M&V install period projects and performance period contracts.
• Perform the assigned duties in remote, collaborative team problem-solving environment.
• This position will have diverse accountability for multiple customers at various locations.
• This position will require travel 30% of the time.

The salary range for this position is : $97,600 to $146,000.

The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Environmental Sciences and 3 years of hands on, engineering, operations or troubleshooting experience for controls systems or HVAC equipment.
• Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP / PMVA / PMVE) or Certified Energy Manager (CEM).
• 2 years' experience in engineering and energy savings calculations for performance contracting.
• 2 years' knowledge and practice of M&V protocols and guidelines (like FEMP and IPMVP).
• 3 years working with Microsoft Office software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including layout for shared use and computational functions.
• Valid driver’s license

WE VALUE

• Experience with design engineering including HVAC and building controls & management systems.
• Knowledge of energy management software such as Metrix Utility Accounting System.
• Knowledge of building energy simulation software programs such as Trane Trace, eQUEST, EnergyPlus, etc.
• Effective face-to-face and online presentation, influencing, communicating and negotiating skills.
• Succinct, clear technical and non-technical writing skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to provide sound and reliable judgment in business solutions.
• Sound business acumen, including resource management, cash flows, conflict resolution and contract management.
• Ability to set up tasks, documents and work collaboratively in an online team environment.
• Strong organization and planning skills including electronic file and email management.
• Advanced Excel, SQL, Access and Tableau use and programming skills.
30+ days ago