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Energy Engineer PE

Metairie, LA 70001

Employment Type: Direct Hire Industry: Professional Services Job Number: 8590 Pay Rate: 115,000

Job Description

Energy Engineer PE I
Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt
Pay: $115,000 - $135,000
Location: Chicago, IL and Newark, NJ
Schedule: Onsite (Hybrid/Remote flexibility)
Travel Requirements: 5–10% to project sites within the state
Overview
The Energy Engineer PE I evaluates, designs, and verifies energy-efficiency solutions for commercial buildings and campuses. Acting as Engineer of Record, the role leads energy audits, models building performance, and develops measurement-and-verification (M&V) plans that drive cost savings and sustainability for clients.
Responsibilities
Energy Procurement & Analytics:

  • Collect and analyze utility-consumption data; research rate structures and deregulated-market trends.

  • Develop utility budgets and identify supply-side cost-reduction opportunities.

  • Maintain knowledge of rebate and incentive programs to maximize project ROI.

Energy Auditing & Modeling:

  • Conduct ASHRAE-level audits to assess existing MEP systems and identify conservation measures.

  • Build engineering-based energy models to simulate proposed improvements; perform life-cycle cost analyses.

  • Draft comprehensive audit reports and present findings to stakeholders.

Measurement & Verification (M&V):

  • Create IPMVP-compliant M&V plans; establish energy baselines using regression analysis.

  • Coordinate with project teams to implement metering strategies and verify post-implementation savings.

  • Develop dashboards and periodic performance reports.

Remote Monitoring & Continuous Improvement:

  • Review building-automation and weather data to detect operational anomalies.

  • Recommend corrective actions to optimize energy, comfort, and code compliance.

Client Engagement & Mentoring:

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, contractors, and utility representatives.

  • Mentor Energy Analysts and foster a culture of technical excellence.
Qualifications
Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

  • EIT plus 4 years of experience under a PE.

  • 4–7 years of experience in energy analysis, utility data evaluation, and energy-savings projects.

  • Proficiency in advanced Excel and other MS 365 tools.

  • Strong analytical, programming, and communication skills; ability to juggle multiple projects.

Preferred

  • Active PE license.

  • Experience with energy-modeling software, building-automation systems, and data-analytics platforms (e.g., Power BI, Python).

  • AEE certifications such as CEM, CMVP, CEP, CEA, EEP, or BEP.
Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

  • Life, accident, and disability coverage.

  • 401(k) retirement plan.

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Rachel Wiseman
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