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Pay Rate: $40.00- $50.00/hr W2 Contract
Facilities Engineer- Newark, NJ
Leading energy provider is seeking a Facilities Engineer for their Newark, NJ location.
Responsibilities:
- Work as an Engineer in the Renewables and Energy Efficiency organization, utilizing a broad knowledge of business and energy engineering principles and practices acquired through progressive field and academic experience.
- Provide engineering support for energy efficiency projects for various energy efficiency programs, with a focus on the energy savings measures, strategies and calculations.
- The evaluation of investment grade audits conducted by third parties, the technical desk review of engineering design documents, energy models for projects and technical evaluation of projects during and after construction to ensure projects are achieving estimated savings.
- Responsible for approval of the technical designs and energy savings estimates of multimillion-dollar projects based on technical resource manuals and sound energy engineering principles.
- Overseeing QA/QC of small and mid-sized projects, as well as overseeing models and processes to ensure that projects are cost effective.
- Interface with associates, vendors, customers and outside consultants to assure the Program rules and requirements are maintained, the projects are cost effective and the information needed for management and regulatory reporting is accurate and timely.
- Perform and oversee program and project QA/QC
- Review, analyze, and assess the cost and performance claims of emerging clean energy technologies and services.
- Evaluate the potential of new technologies and services for deployment under new and/or existing clean energy future programs.
- Utilize a broad knowledge of business and engineering principles and practices, including financial and cost management, acquired through progressive experience.
Qualifications:
- B.S. in any Engineering discipline.
- PE License preferred.
- Willing to achieve Certified Energy Manager (CEM) from AEE status within 1 year.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience related to technical review of Energy Efficiency Projects or Project Management of construction, HVAC or mechanical projects in Industrial or Commercial sectors.
- Knowledge of Commercial and Industrial energy savings measures and techniques.
- Teamwork skills on critical projects or initiatives.
- Ability to perform complex energy savings analysis, energy modeling, analyze measurement and verification data, perform cost effectiveness calculations.
- Ability to work independently on most technical issues and also work well in a team environment.
- Familiarity with applicable industry standards such as ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, NJCEP Protocols (Technical Reference Manual), building codes and best practices.
- Knowledge of demand side management, response strategies, and various energy efficiency programs.
- Demonstrated effective problem-solving, analytical thinking, decision-making skills, strong planning and organizing skills, must be adaptable and be results-oriented.
- Ability to write and speak concisely.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel and MS Word).
- Advanced skills in Excel such as complex formulas and VBA Macros preferred.
- Experience with building energy simulation software such as Equest, EnergyPlus, Trace/Trane preferred.
- Experience with Commercial Building HVAC Controls preferred.
Synectics is one of the nation's foremost consulting firms, working with a client base that includes some of the leading institutions and Fortune 500 corporations in the United States. We seek to bring the most highly qualified professionals to assignments that they will find challenging and fulfilling. We also seek to justify our clients’ expectations that every Synectics consultant will bring the highest possible effort to their endeavors every day. Our success has depended on our consistent ability to achieve both of these goals.
Synectics serves an extremely diverse client base which represents an equally diverse range of industries and institutions. The technologies we support have always been responsive to this extremely broad spectrum. In order to fully engage with this continually changing commercial and technological landscape, our employees must draw on their own varying interests, skills and backgrounds. This insight, reflected in our daily practices, has always been our fundamental strength as a company, and it continues to serve us well in all our efforts.
Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Technical Certification Bonus:
Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics serves an extremely diverse client base which represents an equally diverse range of industries and institutions. The technologies we support have always been responsive to this extremely broad spectrum. In order to fully engage with this continually changing commercial and technological landscape, our employees must draw on their own varying interests, skills and backgrounds. This insight, reflected in our daily practices, has always been our fundamental strength as a company, and it continues to serve us well in all our efforts.
Synectics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Technical Certification Bonus:
Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
