Senior Project Manager - Energy

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES

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Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City: Remote 

State: Remote

The Senior Energy Engineer position will reside in our Asset Management Division, which focuses on facility consulting / capital planning including life cycle condition assessments, energy consulting, commissioning/retro-commissioning, code compliance, and maintenance/operations consulting for multifamily, institutional, government, and commercial clients. 
 

This Senior Energy Engineer will primarily be responsible for supporting our energy and retro-commissioning services business which includes performing ASHRAE Level I, II and III Energy Audits, performing diagnostic on Building Energy Management Systems, developing utility allowance schedules, energy benchmarking, carbon benchmarking, developing strategies for helping clients go Net-zero as well providing sustainability consulting under the realm of ESG reporting for non-government clients. The ideal candidate would not only be able to diagnose the opportunities for energy and water savings in the buildings but also be able to develop calculators to quantify the savings from addressing them. In addition to traditional energy and retro commissioning services, the energy engineer will be expected to support the department by performing architectural and engineering condition assessments on residential as well as commercial and government facilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  include the following. Other job-related duties may be assigned in conformance with state and federal regulations.

Core functions:

• Strong understanding of commercial mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment including building control and automation systems.
• Strong understanding of building pneumatic system, ability to identify and quantify the losses with backup calculations.
• Strong understanding of steam distribution systems, ability to identify and quantify the losses with backup calculations.
• Conduct energy audits (ASHRAE level I, II, III).
• Perform utility allowance studies, Statement of Energy Performance, and other benchmarking calculations for a mix of multifamily and commercial properties.
• Perform Energy Modeling using TREAT / eQUEST / DesignBuilder / Wrightsoft / RemRate / Trane Trace, etc.
• Familiarity or experience with; Green Physical Needs Assessments (GPNA), and HUD Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) projects is a plus.
• Prepare written reports that accurately describe findings (ASTM standards).
• The ability to create/perform: commissioning plans, functional performance tests, pre-functional checklist for new and existing construction; preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for a variety of audience including both technical and non-technical.
• Ability to lead and independently solve problems.  Collaborate with peers to improve the execution or our services.

In addition, you will:

• Enhance professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying new and existing legislation, anticipating future legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising management on necessary action.
• Possess the ability to use and skillfully operate a computer is essential to this position.
• Possess the ability to use and skillfully operate an electronic tablet efficiently in the field for live data collection is essential to this position.
• Successfully work from remote location.
• Climb ladders (including vertical ladders up multiple stories) and/or steep attached stairs to a roof (for each building assessed, at least once per on-site assessment)
• Have the ability to travel, on average, approximately 40% of time to client sites across the U.S. via plane and driving as determined based on the project location.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The role of Senior Energy Engineer directs project managers on the specific programs by ensuring clear up front scopes are understood, visits and projects occur on time, issues are resolved, and technical decisions are made. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, developing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture and/or Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Years of experience and certifications in lieu of degree will be given consideration. 
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the energy/retro-commissioning consulting field.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Required: Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Desired (One or more of the following):
  • Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA)
  • AEE – Certified Building Commissioning Professional
  • NEBB - Commissioning Process Professional (CxPP)
  • Multifamily Building Analyst, Certified Measurement
  • Verification Professional (CMVP)

Valid driver's license is required with no significant MVA points/violations (clean driving record).

Other Qualifications:

• Must have a cell phone and supply your own internet service.
• Must be able to work from a remote location.
• Must be willing to fly and live near (or be willing to relocate to) a major metropolitan area with reasonable access to a major airport. 
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications with a strong emphasis in MS Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills including ability to perform multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and ability to work independently.

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  EEO/AAE: Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. M/F/V/D are encouraged to apply. Questions: BAPMRecruiting@bureauveritas.com, 800-733-0660.  Our Bureau Veritas culture includes a robust mix of sound business practices and employee initiatives that promote personal and professional development, work/life balance, health and wellness and community involvement. We believe every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. We are committed to strengthening our diversity through recruiting and retaining minority and women professionals from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants, including individuals with disabilities, “disabled Veterans,” or Veterans with service-connected disabilities, are encouraged to apply. We value the service Veterans have given to our country and we strongly support the hiring of returning Service Members. We are a federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected Veterans.

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