ENERGY SYSTEMS GROUP^® is looking for an Engineering Development Lead (EDL) to join our Federal team. The position will be remote. Travel 30% - 50% of the time is required, including overnight travel.

In energy performance contract projects, the Federal EDL serves as the technical leader of engineering development activities in Preliminary Assessment (PA) phase, the Investment Grade Audit (IGA) phase or any other engineering development activity that requires extensive resource and task planning, and other development management activities. The EDL needs to have a holistic and comprehensive understanding of various commercial building systems, such as lighting, building envelope, domestic water, HVAC, HVAC controls, as well as a thorough understanding of associated financial aspects, a general understanding of Uniform Facilities Criteria (UFC) codes, and the general rules of engagement as they apply to federal clients.

As the primary project manager and coordinator of various technical aspects of development, Account Executives, engineering management, and executive management count on the EDL to be responsible for understanding the technical needs and wants of a customer, and turning that information into accurate concrete solutions.

Engineering Development Lead may deal with technical issues that include but not limited to facility energy/utility consumption analysis and reduction strategies, general capital improvements, and even large-scale infrastructure projects. The Federal EDL is not only responsible for the technical strategies, but the costing of projects, forecasting energy reduction or change for a given solution, creating a plan to document an accurate and appropriate baseline and measure and verify the energy reductions forecasted, effectively presenting findings and solutions to customers and managers, and assisting the delivery team to ensure smooth installations and achieve exceptional results for the customer. The Federal EDL may also interface and coordinate with many other entities such as utility companies, site privatized partners, specific consultants for the type of improvement that is being considered and the operations and maintenance team for a long-term solution.

The essential functions of the position include:

• Oversees in-depth site surveys to identify mechanical and operating inefficiencies within a facility; analyzes utility bills; analyzes financials; meets with contractors and provides technical solutions that are creative, economical, and technically sound
• Facilitate adequate communication among the internal team, design consultants, sub-contractors, and customers by creating technical plans both written and schematic to convey solutions and risk
• Performs energy savings calculations, operational savings calculations, life cycle cost analysis and feasibility analysis of recommendations and associated risks; provides an energy analysis and establishes guaranteed savings based on the measures proposed
• Creates financial models based on the parameters given by the customer and the results of the projects being developed
• Participates in planning and strategic discussions around the specific expertise with the customer
• Coordinates with Account Executive and Project Manager to develop and present proposals to customers
• Develops and conducts customer workshops to confirm the technical direction of the proposed solution, bringing in all the critical parties. This is coordinated with the Account Executive
• Coordinates with Construction Project Manager to ensure smooth installation and acts as communication link for technical information between the operations team and the sales team
• Determines and develops the necessary measurements to ensure the energy and operational guarantees to the customer are met

Your background includes:

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited Engineering/Technology program or equivalent
• Twelve (12) years’ experience in a construction or energy service-related field

A bonus to have:

• Demonstrated Federal Market Experience (ESPC or UESC experience highly preferred)
• Strong understanding of at least one of the following:
  • DOE ESPC IDIQ contract language
  • USACE ESPC IDIQ contract language
  • UESC Enabling Documents
  • GSA Schedule 84
• Strong understanding of FEMP and IMPVP M&V protocols
• Familiarity with eProject Builder
• Any of the following certifications:
  • CEM
  • CMVP
  • Any LEED Certification
  • NEBB
  • TAB
  • Any ASHRAE Certification
• Professional License (PE)
• NCESS Record
• Graduate degree related to the area(s) of expertise

What we bring to you:

• Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
• Comprehensive health and wellness plans for you and your family
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure

We want you to know:

ESG 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.

Join our world-class team to provide safe, reliable innovative energy efficiency and infrastructure solutions for K-12 schools and universities to local, state, and federal government agencies and more.

This contractor and subcontractor 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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