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