Senior Engineering Consultant - Remote Eligible

Energy Efficiency Consultant

Identifies, advocates for, and advises on energy efficiency improvements in new construction and existing industrial, commercial, and multi-family buildings and facilities. Participates in the development and delivery of cost-effective, market-based energy efficiency solutions to clients while contributing to a mission-driven, creative, enjoyable, and stimulating work environment.

This is a remote position, and the ideal candidate will be located in Delaware.

At VEIC, we are committed to pay transparency. The starting pay range for this position will be between $80,000-$90,000. Based on market data, pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and location. Please discuss your intended work location with the recruiter for more information. The total compensation package for this position also includes a full range of medical benefits, 403(b) eligibility with match, Combined Time Off (CTO), Care and Concern leave, Parental leave, wellbeing benefit, a community service day, and eight paid holidays that are effective as of your first day of employment.

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals. We value a culture that includes a variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and thoughts. Climate change impacts all of us; however, we are impacted differently based on our identities and experiences. We all deserve a place at the table to make decisions about our collective future – we hope you'll consider joining us as we work towards our vision for a healthy planet, thriving people, and energy justice.

Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, veteran status, communication style, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs and presents insightful, strategically targeted custom energy and financial analysis reflecting unique business knowledge for customers for whom long term business relationship is critical to realizing full savings potential.
• Excels at building and maintaining strategic relationships with customer decision-makers and implementation staff to develop project energy savings goals in a manner that leads to consistent repeat business. Utilizes investigative questioning to successfully determine how best to proceed with a variety of customers, including high profile and/or account managed customers.
• Works with wide range of customers, including business owners, architects, engineers, vendors, trade allies, and other relevant players to promote the installation of cost-effective efficiency improvements in customers' future and existing buildings/facilities and to creatively overcome barriers to installation in accordance with divisional strategic plans.
• Plays an active role in identifying innovative technical solutions and applies that knowledge in work with customers regarding new technical products, process improvements, and substantial technological opportunities and occasionally presents to staff about these. Informs methods to analyze savings for new types of energy efficiency opportunities.
• Determines, presents, and negotiates appropriate rebates. Manages customer expectations and persuades customers to make investments in energy efficiency.
• Works with customers to identify and prioritize site-specific project needs and opportunities, develop customer relationships, manage customer expectations, and inspect installed efficiency measures. Consistently collaborates with several long-term customers to incorporate opportunities into customer's planning process.
• Leads teams to meet client deliverables while supporting and collaborating with other organizational staff to deliver market-based services. For example: supporting business developments efforts, industry conferences, assisting with development of training for clients and internal staff, researching new products and technologies, and identifying and implementing improvements to our processes and approaches.
• Maintains accurate and timely project records and documentation within VEIC's database system and in hard copy files.
• Provides exemplary customer service both internally and externally to the organization.
• Provides guidance to less experienced Engineering staff, generally on a one-to-one basis.
• Supports business development opportunities and contributes to customer engagement strategy.
• Delivers and assists with improving technical results and has responsibilities that include but are not limited to the following:
• Provides consulting services pertaining to equipment and facility energy use for multi-family, commercial, and industrial customers. Services include site inspections, building and systems diagnostics, and oral and written feedback and recommendations;
• Provides training, field mentoring for less-experienced staff, and guidance to customers and relevant market actors in accordance with energy efficiency service protocols and approaches;
• Partners with general contractors, manufacturing representatives, and design professionals to promote and implement energy efficiency measures that encourage future participation in VEIC services;
• Provides public presentations relating to multifamily, commercial, and industrial building and facility energy efficiency to various audiences;
• Assists customers to develop project specifications, solicit contractor submittals, evaluate proposals, and participate in pre-bid meetings for projects as appropriate;
• Reviews other Engineering Consultant savings calculations and authorizes incentives following established protocols;
• Performs on-site inspections which may include measuring dimensions of building components, verification of installed heating, cooling, and/or ventilation systems, diagnostic testing, and collecting and recording data;
• Advises on building science (e.g., heat and moisture transport) and code and efficiency program compliance;
• Analyzes building energy efficiency levels using energy rating or other modeling software or through other accepted tools and provides reports and documents as well as oral and written recommendations to customers;
• Supports the coordination of activities with other staff, groups, and divisions within VEIC as is necessary to accomplish organizational goals and objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Experience:

• Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals, culture, and values of VEIC.
• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field plus a minimum of five years' experience analyzing multifamily, commercial, or industrial energy use, identifying opportunities for energy improvements, and assisting customers, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills were acquired.
• Advanced understanding of buildings, facilities, and/or manufacturing systems, building energy use, building construction, and energy analysis techniques. Experience with large scale commercial/industrial clients preferred.
• Demonstrated and applied understanding of negotiation skills, financial analysis, and business strategies.
• Demonstrated success in handling multiple, concurrent projects as it relates to project management, construction management, and building long-term customer relationships.
• Experienced with mobile PC applications and tablet computer use, building energy modeling tools, spreadsheet, word processing, and database software.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards and demonstrated leadership internally and externally in at least one significant area of technical and/or financial expertise.
• Strong interpersonal skills and competent written and oral communications skills and ability to apply them within a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be organized, detail-oriented, accurate, and able to track progress to ensure timely involvement in multiple projects and associated tasks and competing priorities in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Willingly and positively adapts to new situations, processes and innovation; ability to adapt style to meet the needs of individuals and/or the organization.
• Must be able to work independently and use sound decision making practices while maintaining high level organizational goals.
• All positions at VEIC are subject to criminal background checks. This screening is conducted in compliance with applicable laws and is a standard part of our hiring process to ensure the safety and security of our employees, clients, and contractual obligations.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

This position primarily involves desk-based work with extensive collaboration and communication responsibilities. Physical requirements include:

• Ability to remain stationary at a workstation for extended periods (typically 6-8 hours per day with regular breaks)
• Regular use of computer, keyboard, mouse, and telephone/headset requiring fine motor skills and repetitive hand/wrist movements
• Visual acuity to view digital screens, documents, and presentations for prolonged periods
• Verbal communication abilities are sufficient for clear articulation during in-person and virtual meetings, presentations, and discussions
• Auditory capabilities to participate effectively in conversations, conference calls, and virtual collaboration sessions
• Cognitive focus for simultaneous management of multiple communication streams, projects, and stakeholder relationships
• Occasional movement between meeting spaces, collaboration areas, and individual workstations
• Minimal lifting requirements (typically under 15 pounds) for office supplies, equipment, or materials

VEIC provides ergonomic assessments and appropriate accommodation to support team members in this collaborative environment, if needed. Our commitment to wellness includes encouraging regular movement