Energy Engineer

PacificWest is hiring Energy Engineers to join our team. This position requires frequent travel up to 30% to 50%, including overnight stays is required.

PacificWest is the market leader for innovative design build energy & infrastructure solutions. This is a direct result of our extremely talented, highly motivated, and hard-working team. We are passionate about serving our clients with excellence. Our growth is bolstered by our shared vision, mission, and values. At PacificWest, we care deeply about our customers, their experiences, and our people.

Join our team and help us build stronger, sustainable and engaged communities.

The essential functions of the position include:

• Lead energy audits, develop energy savings calculations, and develop cost estimates for energy conservation measures (ECMs) at large federal, commercial, and institutional facilities with minimal support
• Manage all technical aspects of assigned projects
• Provide client facing communications including regular updates and strategy discussions
• Manage and cultivate relationships with existing clients to support continued sales growth
• Responsible for feasibility studies
• Responsible for engineering analysis and energy savings calculations using building modeling and bin analysis methods
• Manage subconsultants including other engineering specialties (electrical, mechanical, structural, etc.)
• Responsible for mechanical/electrical systems design
• Responsible for client facing report preparation
• Responsible for measurement and verification plan and calculations development
• Responsible for measurement and verification process and activities including planning, data collection and reporting
• Responsible for developing cost estimates under project management supervision.
• Identify and quantify energy conservation measures
• Perform data entry, equipment identification/research, and utility analysis
• Perform energy benchmarking and review analysis performed by others for all project scope of work
• Perform site inspections, equipment inventories, measurements, and data collection using digital camera, digital tablets, and/or handwritten notes
• Develop custom ad-hoc calculations and analyses based on client inquiries and ECMs
• Analyze utility bill data to determine customer energy performance parameters
• Write ECM descriptions and supporting documents to be included in report submissions
• Manage project resources and expense budgets
• Quality assurance reviews of internal work and client facing work product
• Understand all aspects of the Company Employee Handbook and pertinent Company systems and processes
• Timely submission of expenses and timesheets
• Other tasks as assigned

Your background includes:

• Degree in Engineering, Technical, or related field preferred
• 4+ years of industry experience with 2+ years working with public agency clients
• Fluent with local building and energy codes
• California Division of the School Architect (DSA) and other local government building design and permitting experience

What we bring to you:

• Professional growth and development programs including in-depth job training, industry education, professional development, and ongoing career support opportunities
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Highly competitive salaries and commission structure
• Salary range: $150,000 to $200,000 per year

We want you to know:

PacificWest is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We value talent and understand that our colleagues allow us the opportunity to deliver an exceptional customer experience. We achieve our goals through teamwork and conduct our business with integrity.

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