he Energy Center of Wisconsin is seeking an energy engineer for our Chicago office with a desire to apply both reason and creativity towards the creation of a sustainable energy society. We are a private non-profit organization that is mission-driven, independent, and objective. We seek practical solution paths among a world of competing interests.
Primary Responsibilities:
Evaluate energy efficiency and renewable energy strategies in buildings, campus, and community settings
Quantify energy system performance, life cycle cost economics, and emissions reduction potential
Identify, quantify, and optimize energy savings opportunities during early building design stages of new buildings and for existing facilities
Develop and manage internal and external research, consulting and outreach projects
Develop and grow business opportunities, working with senior management to establish annual business development targets
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelors degree in engineering, architecture, or related field.
3-5+ years energy systems experience with a design firm, commercial or institutional facility
Fundamental knowledge of building energy systems, energy analysis, and thermal science
Experience with energy modeling software such as eQUEST, TRNSYS, TRACE, EnergyPlus or other similar software
Knowledge of relevant building energy codes, green building rating systems, and ASHRAE standards
Ability to perform in a flexible work environment
Excellent communications skills
Desirable Experience:
Ability to model novel or complex energy systems and develop specialized energy analysis software.
Experience leading client interaction and public presentations
Active involvement in external networking groups/committees relevant to efficient building design
Advanced degree, professional engineering registration, LEED Accreditation, or Energy Manager Certification
Energy efficiency program design and implementation for commercial and industrial programs
Experience with building energy monitoring or campus energy management
Management of $100k+ multi-year budgets including subcontracts |
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Accelerating energy efficiency. The Energy Center is helping to shape a future that taps efficiency as our nation's first energy resource. We train the workforce responsible for the performance of our homes and workplaces and collaborate with stakeholders to find ways to make better choices about how we use energy.
The Energy Center is an independent nonprofit that seeks solutions to energy challenges. Our dedicated and talented staff includes analysts, architects, economists, engineers, evaluators, planners and communications professionals. We work in a team environment that allows for cross-disciplinary interaction and results in innovative solutions.
For more information, download the Energy Center fact sheet PDF.
What we believe
Society's most pressing environmental problems are intimately linked to fossil energy use. We need a portfolio of solutions, from technologies and policies to community planning, to reduce our fossil energy use and lower our carbon footprint. A sustainable and efficient use of our energy resources is good for the environment and builds a strong economy.
We provide:
* objective information on energy impacts
* innovative ideas on reducing energy use
* intelligent solutions to energy and environmental challenges
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