Energy Project Engineer

Energy Project Engineer

Posting Date: 3/20/24

Are you a technically minded person with experience in energy efficiency or manufacturing? Do you enjoy interacting with customers and using your interpersonal skills?Then look no further! We are hiring a full-time Energy Project Engineer to join our growing team serving the Energy Trust of Oregon. Applicant should reside in Southern Oregon and be able to work from home while travelling locally.

What you'll do:

The Energy Project Engineer reaches out to and works with priority industrial customers to identify projects to reduce energy usage, quantify energy savings, and provide Energy Trust of Oregon incentives. Priority industrial customers include small rural irrigators, agricultural processors, and other small industrial customers, as well as WMBE- and veteran-owned industrial customers. You will:

• Administer Energy Trust’s industrial energy efficiency incentive program.
• Reach out to priority industrial customers to increase engagement in Energy Trust offerings.
• Engage customers in the regional industrial community; represent Energy Trust at local events.
• Work with priority industrial customers to scope and develop energy efficiency projects.
• Connect with regional vendors and contractors to help communicate needs of customer Energy Projects.
• Perform energy engineering/energy analysis on industrial systems.
• Conduct on-site measurement and verification of Energy Projects.
• Write technical reports for non-technical audiences.
• Provide excellent customer service.

You're a great fit if you have many of these skills and qualities:

• Engineering degree and/or experience in energy efficiency industry or manufacturing/ag/irrigation engineering.
• Experience analyzing energy systems and quantifying annual energy savings.
• Working knowledge of commercial and industrial mechanical systems and building science.
• Ability to engage in proactive outreach, problem solving, collaboration and interaction with customers, vendors, and the client.
• A high-energy self-starter with excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Outgoing personality comfortable making new connections and adapting to dynamic settings.
• Able to work autonomously, with good project and time management skills.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to make day trips to client sites in Coos, Douglas, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, and Lake counties 2-3 days per week.

About our company: At SBW Consulting, we envision a world that uses resources wisely. Our mission is to help society combat climate change through more efficient energy and water use. To that end, we have been running innovative programs and performing groundbreaking work in resource efficiency throughout North America since our inception in 1990. Our headquarters is near Seattle, Washington, and we have a field office in Oregon along with remote employees throughout the U.S. We are proud of our collaborative and easygoing culture, national reputation, and demonstrated commitment to our mission. We are committed to hiring individuals from groups underrepresented in our field.

Compensation and Benefits: $75,000-$88,000 annually, depending on experience. SBW provides its employees a professional, collaborative, and family-friendly work environment, including flexible schedule and remote work support. Our comprehensive benefits package includes a competitive salary, a health care plan, an annual performance bonus, generous paid time off, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

Application Process: Please submit a cover letter and resume.It may take several weeks to receive a response. Due to time constraints, we are only able to reach out to qualified applicants.

SBW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Application Question(s):

• Do you now, or will you in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment?
• Do you have experience in the energy efficiency industry or manufacturing/ag/irrigation engineering?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97214