Associate Energy Engineer US (Remote)
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY – GreenGen is tackling climate change for the world’s leading investors. As part of our team, you will work collaboratively across the company and directly with clients to build and facilitate strategies that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, advancing them towards a net-zero carbon world. Share your passion for solving the world’s most challenging issues at a place where you can effect real change that creates a more sustainable future – energize your career at GreenGen! Join our team of outstanding professionals who are focused on performance, thought leadership, innovation, and the power of ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee believes in our mission and contributes to our success. GreenGen offers an opportunity to design and enhance a rewarding and fulfilling career. We are dedicated to growth creating the success of our employees through competitive base salary, incentives, education, and health and retirement benefits.
WHO WE ARE – Founded in 2011, GreenGen is an award-winning global leader assisting the world’s leading investors with executing net-zero carbon strategies to drive financial outcomes and decarbonize their assets. Our unique approach to integrating energy, capital markets, real estate, and technology helps us support our clients across diverse asset portfolios. We believe that investing in climate is profitable, and all team members have the responsibility to help our clients meet their sustainability goals while creating both financial and climate outcomes.
POSITION SCOPE – This is an entry-level position suited to a person with 0-2 years of relevant experience looking to gain access to the exciting energy efficiency/green industry. The Associate position is an integral role in our pre-assessment, solutions design, solutions implementation, and measurement and verification process. Training and support will be provided to build skills quickly in this exciting, growing, global industry; however, it is expected that the right person will take initiative to go above and beyond to learn the business.
Specific attention to detail is a vital characteristic of the position as Associates are held accountable for providing reports and documentation at the various stages of the project from design through solution implementation and measurement and verification, tracking utility rebate applications, and for communication within the team and to clients when necessary. As an Associate, you will be responsible for:
collection and analysis of utility bills and consumption data
responding to the team project managers and energy engineers’ requests for research and reporting
supporting the project and client needs
Tasks will include utility bill analysis, energy simulation modeling, utility rebate program analysis, ASHRAE Level I and II energy auditing, technology feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, building commissioning participation, report generation, energy efficiency research, and project development.
WHAT WE NEED
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, sciences, or other relevant disciplines
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel including the use of pivot charts, mathematical functions, statistical functions, and regression analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
Understanding of major building components including HVAC, lighting, and building control systems
Basic understanding of building construction and structural design
Ability to identify and analyze energy savings opportunities and use Excel-based tools for generating cost and savings estimates for solutions in HVAC, lighting, building controls, and building envelope
Ability to read and analyze utility bills including an understanding of common rate structures, tariffs rates, and the ability to differentiate between ‘demand’ and ‘energy’ charges
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in team environment with minimal supervision
WHAT WE WANT
Familiarity with building energy modeling software (eQUEST, Trane TRACE 700, or other relevant modeling software)
Understanding of commercial-scale renewable energy and CHP systems, supply-side energy procurement strategies, and demand response
Familiarity with a wide variety of commercial energy efficiency rebate programs and rebate application processes
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
Prepare assessment reports for commercial and light industrial facilities that outline key building operating metrics and operating procedures
Analyze utility bills and organize energy information into usable charts and graphs in Excel
Prepare presentations and marketing materials that show analysis, solution recommendations, and cost and savings estimates in a compelling and concise manner
Research new energy efficiency technologies, companies, and products
Conduct payback analysis on energy savings measures
Present analysis and solutions to multiple levels within client organizations
Manage custom and prescriptive rebate application process
Perform measurement and verification on solution performance including regression analysis
Management of large data sets
Travel approximately 5-10% of the time
Modifications to our existing Excel-based tools to suit new energy savings analysis needs
Perform other duties as assigned
LOCATION– Remote (United States)
GreenGen operates internationally, requiring regular travel; however, GreenGen’s corporate headquarters is located in Bethesda, MD. This position does not require relocation to Bethesda. West Coast preferred.
TRAVEL – Travel to client locations within the US, and possibly South America, Caribbean, and UK will be required for this role up to 15% - 20% of the time
BENEFITS
Medical/dental/vision
Mobile/data stipend
25 days off per year to start (includes holiday, vacation, and sick leave)
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development allowance
SECURITY CLEARANCE – Applicants should have no background issues that may preclude eligibility for security clearance; preference given to applicants with current security clearance (not required)
WORK AUTHORIZATION – Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship for employment