Senior Energy Engineer

  • Lewis Davey
  • Dec 07, 2022
Full time Engineering

Job Description

The Energy Engineer position will focus on identifying and quantifying energy and water efficiency opportunities associated with new and existing buildings across all systems, equipment and energy-producing structures including, but not limited to, HVAC and central energy plants, lighting, controls, and automation. Energy Engineer will be responsible for the proposal, development and evaluation of energy-related projects or programs delivered to reduce energy costs and/or improve energy/water efficiencies.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform on-site energy efficiency audits that are focused on HVAC / Utility systems and associated control systems and lighting energy efficiency opportunities
  • Analyse potential opportunities, create proposals and present findings to client.
  • Work with site operation team to optimise system performance i.e. via BMS setting optimisation.
  • Recommend system operations based on current client needs and building usage.
  • Research emerging technologies and standards for implementation into company practice and project implementation
  • Conduct site visits to verify installation and operation of technologies including ownership of site metering systems
  • Co-ordinate and inspect on-site work and installations performed by suppliers, consultants and contractors
  • Work with project site staff, client staff and maintenance teams to ensure accurate operation within design parameters
  • Work with Energy Data Analyst to review consumption before, during and after implementation phases
  • Hosting of contractors and consultants during site visits / surveys.

Person Specification

  • Experience in similar role or field. (Desirable)
  • Experience in facilities/utilities operation and maintenance. Required system experience: HVAC, Steam generation systems, Chilled water generation.
  • Experience in Refrigeration systems and F-Gas / Natural refrigerant applications an advantage
  • Building Services Degree qualified or working towards (Desirable)
  • Knowledge of BMS systems is essential and proficiency with Metasys with access to modify code desirable.
  • Project management skills (change control, budgets, planning and tracking)
  • Energy management - CEM qualified or equivalent desirable