Senior Project Development Engineer

ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP is looking for a Senior Project Development Engineer to join our Public Sector Southwest team. This role is preferred to work in an ESG Southwest office location which includes Albuquerque, NM; Littleton, CO; or Rockwall, TX. This position may also be remote, but the candidate should reside in the Southwest Region (CO, TX, NM). The position requires travel up to 35%, including overnight stays.

The ideal candidate for this position must have strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. This individual must thrive in an innovative, dedicated, and collaborative company culture. This individual will be responsible for individual project engineering and development activities to achieve business unit goals and maximize profitability.

The essential functions of the position include:

• Support with developing and executing the company's overall mission, values, and strategic goals
• Prioritize objectives and implement strategies to achieve company initiatives
• Identify opportunities to maximize the company's operating performance and achieving its financial goals
• Contribute to innovations, strategic project development, and the profitability of the company
• Drive collaboration across the organization to identify needs and develop scalable solutions
• Find ways to save company money by improving/streamlining internal systems or procedures
• Participate in internal risk mitigation meetings across the organization
• Serve as a role model and mentor to junior engineers. Invest in the development of their capabilities and contributions to the organization
• Coordinate and perform ASHRAE Levels 1, 2 & 3 Commercial Building Energy Audits
• Identify opportunities for energy and water conservation, on-site power generation, and resource conservation
• Prepare project feasibility assessments, scopes of work, savings calculations, draft M&V plans, and investment grade audit reports
• Serve as a technical resource in communications and presentations with the client
• Review, analyze and prepare conceptual and detailed design documents, bid documents, cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for facility improvement measures (FIMs)
• Coordinate with vendors and installation contractors for scoping and pricing or proposed FIMs
• Support engineering activities during project development, construction, project commissioning, and operations, including savings calculations, proposals, reports, cost estimates, and presentations
• Develop, implement, and enforce company-wide engineering and project development best practices
• Gather and evaluate historic utility information to establish accurate baseline facility performance
• Perform cost savings calculations, life-cycle cost analysis, and other project financial evaluations
• Generate accurate computer-based energy models when appropriate
• Carefully review submittals from vendors and subcontractors
• Assist in proper equipment selection
• Assist in the development of project Measurement and Verification (M&V) plans
• Attend engineering, design, safety, construction, and any other project meetings as appropriate
• Serve as a peer reviewer for calculations, estimates and scopes or work prepared by fellow engineering team members across the organization
• Maintain awareness of new technologies, strategies, industry developments and standards.
• Participate in local industry organizations (e.g. AEE, ASHRAE, etc.) and encourage community involvement
• Maintain knowledge of existing and upcoming building and energy codes that directly impact our core business
• Consistently demonstrate ability to successfully move into problem-solving mode whenever challenges or concerns arise. Quickly address internal and external escalating issues
• Work well with and demonstrate respect for colleagues at all levels and consistently contribute to a positive work environment for the entire staff
• Develop relationships with vendors, contractors and other like-minded companies that support our projects
• Consistently meet internal and external deadlines
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed
• Promote an injury free work environment.
• Promote a productive working atmosphere, and champion continuous improvement efforts.
• Other duties as assigned

Your background includes:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent field of study
• Five (5) or more years of industry experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred
• Extensive knowledge of performance contracting, design-build construction, and delivery of projects to the MUSH market
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• An innovative and motivational mentality
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Confident and goal oriented
• Ability to travel up to 35%

What we bring to you:

• Professional growth and development programs
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans for employee and family
• Life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and supplemental benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure
• Salary Range: $90,000 to $145,000, commensurate with experience

We want you to know:

ESG is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. 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. Join our world-class team to provide mission-critical infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state and federal government agencies and more.

The Company shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR * 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a), and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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