Senior Energy Engineer

  • Cranston
  • Thielsch Engineering

Job Details Job Location Cranston, RI Position Type Full Time Education Level 4 Year Degree   Travel Percentage Up to 50% Job Shift Day Job Category RISE Description

The Senior Energy Engineer will be responsible for identifying and verifying energy efficiency opportunities to support energy efficiency initiatives throughout the Northeast. The individual will work under the supervision of the Engineering Manager . The position will be responsible for assembling data through site visits, manufacturer's information, and plans and specifications to scope, validate, and calculate the impact from energy efficiency recommendations identified by themselves or others.

  • Identifying and inspecting cost effective opportunities for improving the efficiency of electric, natural gas, and deliverable fuel systems and end uses in commercial, industrial, or multifamily buildings.
  • Developing energy savings analyses, cost estimates, and written reports for the installation of recommended improvements using documented engineering methods and principals and /or existing models and methodologies that are approved and certified in the industry.
  • Arranging for financing and incentives to help make the improvements more affordable, working with utility-sponsored initiatives in the United States.

***About 50% local travel (MA, NH and RI)

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, with a demonstrated interest in energy efficiency, de-carbonization and building science.
  • 5 - 7 years' experience in the energy efficiency field or experience with energy modeling
  • Minimum 1 year experience writing technical reports
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage workload effectively under general direction.
  • Working proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel;
  • Excellent oral and written communications skills.

Preferred Education and Experience:

  • EIT, CEM, or other relevant professional certifications.
  • Understanding of demand side management and utility-based incentive programs

Work Environment:
Work is performed indoors and outdoors.

Compensation & Benefits:

  • Competitive wages
  • Health Care - United HealthCare, Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan
  • Paid holidays, Vacation, Paid Time off (PTO) Personal and sick time and holidays
  • Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
  • Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement, Professional development and more! (E.I.T/P.E./CEM)


Qualifications

Who We Are

The RISE Group is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

The RISE Group is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

The RISE Group is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.