Energy Engineer

Seeking an Energy Efficiency Engineer with deep expertise in data center energy systems to support the Silicon Valley Power (SVP) Energy Efficiency Incentive Program. This role involves conducting technical assessments, reviewing energy models and efficiency applications, performing on-site assessments, audits, and inspections, and delivering customer education. The Energy Engineer will also manage projects, guide customers through the incentive process, and engage in community outreach to promote program participation and awareness.

What You’ll Do

Develop a comprehensive understanding of the programs’ strategic direction regarding energy efficiency and the business activities of its customers

Work with building owners, property managers, and or contractors to provide energy efficiency advice and assistance in participating in energy efficiency programs

Conduct facility walk-throughs to identify energy efficiency opportunities and generate a corresponding summary report

Conduct community outreach including program presentations to inform customers and contractors of energy efficiency incentive offerings

Review and verify technical merits of business customer energy efficiency applications, including calculation of energy savings and verification of equipment specifications

Review energy models submitted as part of energy efficiency applications to evaluate baseline assumptions and design impacts

Perform customer site inspections to verify the installation of energy efficient equipment at utility commercial and industrial businesses

Develop and/or evaluate request for proposals to support energy efficiency projects

Project management support

Database management support

Weekly, monthly, and annual reporting

What is Required

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or similar disciplines is required

Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in the energy efficiency field

Understanding of Data Center energy efficiency and experience to conduct energy assessment

Experience with eQuest and/or Energy Plus modeling software

Intermediate level in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

An understanding of key application specific analytical tools including but not limited to data filtering, sorting and pivot tables

Technical writing experience

Willingness and ability to travel, up to 10% of the time

Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and climb up/down a ladder

Proactively seeks to identify real customer needs and manages customer expectations accordingly

A demonstrated positive, collaborative, and team-oriented attitude

Excellent communication (both verbal and written), focus on customer service, organization and grammar skills are essential

Must have a valid U.S. Driver’s License and reliable transportation

We conduct pre-employment drug and background screening