Engineer - Building Energy Efficiency

TECHNICAL AND ECONOMIC ASSESSMENTS OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
General Summary
GTI Energy, the nation's leading research, development, deployment (RD&D), and training organization serving energy markets, has an opportunity for an experienced engineer in our Building Energy Efficiency group. The qualified candidate will perform R&D functions under supervision of senior technical staff. This role will focus on technical and economic assessments of emerging technologies, in both laboratory and field deployment settings. The qualified candidate will also engage in market analysis research, setup and programming of instrumentation and data acquisition, process control systems, and data analysis.
Why GTI Energy?
GTI Energy offers generous benefits, competitive salaries, career advancement, and the opportunity to work in a professional R&D environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
We are proud of what we do because our work matters. GTI Energy is working toward solving global energy challenges in transitioning to a low-carbon economy. We have a proven track record in producing innovative ideas and commercializing solutions to deliver clean and reliable energy. At GTI Energy, we deliver innovative technology solutions for safe, efficient, and responsible energy.
So, what does that mean for you? You will work in a positive and respectful work culture that fosters growth, collaboration, and opportunity. You will be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits, while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement of delivering clean energy to the world.
Work Location
The position will be based in the Chicagoland area at the GTI Energy Headquarters. While local candidates are preferred, GTI Energy provides relocation assistance for the right candidate. We offer a hybrid/core work week, where employees are remote Mondays and Fridays, and required to be on-site Tuesday through Thursday. There will be occasional travel for industry events, field site visits, or pilot implementations.
Primary Responsibilities

• Be a "quick study" with new emerging energy-related technologies. Develop in-depth technical understanding with an awareness of economics and applicable markets.
• Perform due diligence on emerging technologies to evaluate energy savings, lifecycle costs, and non-economic benefits
• Develop test plans to demonstrate promising energy efficient technologies in both laboratory and field studies
• Specify, procure, and install instrumentation and data acquisition systems to monitor technology performance
• Execute laboratory and field test procedures while complying with all safety protocols
• Use modeling and software tools to analyze data, summarize results, and report findings
• Work effectively with project teams, manufacturers, contractors, and customers at field sites while meeting project timelines within budget
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• Strong fundamental knowledge in areas such as thermodynamics, heat transfer, renewable energy, combustion, or psychometrics
• Knowledge of Building Energy systems (HVAC, water heating, electrical, building envelope) and related codes & standards
• Demonstrated hands-on skills in a laboratory or field environment, with a focus on residential and commercial HVAC and water heating systems, and/or renewable energy systems
• Familiarity with the design and testing of mechanical and ventilation equipment, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems is a plus
• Knowledge of data acquisition, instrumentation and controls, programming experience is a plus
• Strong communication and technical writing skills to convey information to both technical and general audiences
• Ability to work effectively in small teams and independently

Education and Experience

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical or related Engineering discipline; Relevant Industry Certifications are a plus (Licensed Professional Engineer, LEED AP, CEM, etc.)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience desired or an advanced engineering degree
• Your past professional experience in these areas is highly valued, but so are your personal abilities and willingness to learn. All candidates with the appropriate skill sets will be considered.

EEO Statement
GTI Energy is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please e-mail us at HumanResources@gti.energy and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs. You must have legal authorization to work for GTI Energy on your date of hire with no further action required by GTI Energy. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and give consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)