Senior Energy Engineer

Senior Energy Engineer 

Apply your technical skills to truly make a difference in the fight against climate change and inequity of its impacts. The Senior Energy Engineer role at Slipstream is part of our Research Team where we study, develop, and test the next generation of energy solutions across multiple sectors of the economy. 

Slipstream is a national, mission-driven organization that accelerates climate solutions. For everyone. We inspire new solutions to big energy challenges. We are optimistic, inclusive, and ambitious about our impact. Our Research Team is a national leader in understanding the real impacts that these new solutions have on addressing climate change. We are seeking a Senior Energy Engineer who will play an important role on the Research Team by working on teams to lead applied research projects to quantify energy impacts and help us achieve clean energy and equity solutions. 

Our ideal Senior Energy Engineer is highly organized and a strong collaborator in a project-team environment. You have extensive technical experience with energy systems in buildings and communities. You are an analytical thinker with a strong ability to solve complex engineering problems. You want to creatively address climate change using your technical skills and your curiosity. Show us how you lead, collaborate, and include under-represented perspectives to drive better ideas. 

We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds. You are the key to the success of our organization by demonstrating our values, engaging in our mission, and creating results that will produce enduring economic and environmental benefits for all. The current geographic focus of our work is New England and the Midwest, so locating there is a plus. 

What you'll do:  

Lead and conduct the evaluations and analysis of energy systems and improvement strategies in communities and buildings including HVAC, building controls, renewable energy (solar PV), battery energy storage system (BESS), and/or vehicle charging. 

Lead and conduct field research by visiting buildings and other facilities to gather information and data, which may include hands-on measurement of energy, user satisfaction, comfort, and other outcomes. 

Recommend designs and strategies to integrate and coordinate distributed energy resources (e.g., BESS, solar PV etc.) and other emerging technologies into buildings. 

Responsible for all aspects of a research project from inception to delivery of the final product. Perform technical and administrative tasks associated with project delivery. 

Identify, seek, and secure new research funding. Negotiate project scope, and review contracts. 

What you'll need: 

Project experience or understanding of fundamental building energy systems including HVAC, building controls, renewable energy (solar PV), battery energy storage system (BESS), and/or vehicle charging. 

Analytical thinker, ability to solve complex engineering problems and conduct energy and power systems analysis. 

Ability to manage projects both independently and alongside team members; maintain organization among complexity. 

Curiosity to investigate new approaches to address climate change and equity problems. 

Ability to work collaboratively.  

Ability to communicate with a diverse group of energy stakeholders including researchers and technical personnel, utilities, building occupants, community members, and supply chain personnel.

Ability to clearly convey complex concepts, ideas, and solutions. 

We'd like it if you had familiarity with one or more of these. If not, here's what you'll learn:  

Measurement and verification, and observation of energy systems through commissioning or verification 

Grid-edge strategies like demand response, microgrids, energy markets, or energy storage  

Knowledge of relevant building energy codes and standards 

Qualifications 

Bachelor's or advanced degree in mechanical, electrical, architectural engineering, physics, or professional equivalent 

Minimum of 7 years of experience in related work.