Staff Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Staff Engineer :

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Staff Engineer will be working within the Energy Waste Reduction and Energy efficiency business

sector. The candidate will utilize their experience in energy to provide assistance with methods,

procedures, technical understanding, documentation skills and familiarity with utility demand side

management (i.e., DSM) and conservation programs to achieve various goals and objectives.

The Staff Engineer will report to the operations department and will work to create and refine energy

program models, staffing plans, and budgets in tandem with internal subject matter experts and external

consultants. This person will create draft versions of customer response content for management and

technical review; compiles and evaluates team feedback and will work to reconcile all internal feedback.

This person will also interface with subject matter expertsas well as contacts in engineering, sales,

finance, legal, and business development to gather key information as needed.

The Staff Engineer will represent and articulate the entire range of SEELs operational services and

programs in order to partner with customers and understand and respond to their present and future

needs in development of an overall customer strategy and plan. This position will involve networking with

potential clients, attending relevant conferences, researching business opportunities, and creating

proposal content and formal presentation material.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Standardize and maintain operational field procedures

Develop and maintain continuous improvement processes

Refine and manage company internal EM&V process

Represent SEEL at local, state, regional, and national networking events, conferences, workshops, etc.,

with the purpose of finding / establishing solid networking opportunities upon which to build.

Work with Business Development, Strategy and Launch Teams to ensure operational best practices are

incorporated and vetted.

Develop a credible working relationship with new contacts and maintain the same with current ones.

Integrates energy research from internal tools and technical resources (such as the MEMD) to create a

library of savings and cost models in a template basis.

Support the energy management system as part of the SEEL Corporate Sustainability Plan

Analyze Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotes (RFQs), ID / IQ Task Orders, and Requests for

Information (RFIs).

Responsible for thoroughly understanding the full array of SEEL products and services to represent SEEL

fully and effectively to our clients or potential clients during the bid and proposal process.

As needed, proofreads and edits proposal text and other authors for proper grammar, spelling,

comprehension, and style. Also proofreads and edits existing project summaries and resumes of project

personnel, and other supporting materials.

Work with business and building owners, plant or building management personnel, engineers, and

contractors to provide energy efficiency assistance and recommendations in participating energy

efficiency or energy conservation programs

Perform building walkthrough(s) to identify and provide documentation and quantification of on-site

opportunities for energy efficiency in commercial and / or industrial buildings provide follow-up as

required to the customers

Participate in QA / QC and internal audit activities.

Participate in Energy Modeling with Finance and other functional departments

Incorporate knowledge of technical standards including BPI, RESNET HERS, AEE, ASHRAE, ICC and

electrification into program designs and refinement efforts

Prepare and present reports and presentations

Discuss technical elements of energy consuming equipment in a facility (lighting, HVAC, hot water

systems, envelope, integrated design) and how it affects utility consumption and demand, to help build a

business case to prioritize recommendations and how they affect savings and first cost

Enter data into spreadsheets and databases to determine energy savings and to manage current projects,

collaborate with other Energy Advisors / Energy Engineers as required to maximize technical support to the

client base

Analyze and monitor reporting of data

Serve as a technical resource for Energy Advisors / support team

Ensure compliance with all quality and safety policies as well as all OSHA regulations

SKILLS / ABILITIES

Strong detail orientation, analytical and general business skills

Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines, and flexibility to change priorities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Visio)

Experience with working with Customer Relationship Management Software

Ability to work well independently, manage time effectively, be selfdirected and to write original content, as

well as refine and compile information from appropriate boilerplate and technical documents.

Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proven ability to work closely with a diverse group of sales and technical experts

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree (or equivalent experience) in business, engineering, engineering technology, natural resources,

or environmental science.

3+ years experience in energy efficiency, demand side management (DSM) or similar. A solid knowledge of

energy efficiency technologies and practices, required.

Experience in a commercial proposal writing / development capacity in a fast-paced, dynamic corporate

environment.

Knowledge of national, regional, and local energy efficiency initiatives.

Highly-polished communication skillswritten and oral

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Experience or understanding of energy efficiency program issues and the regulatory environment for utility

clients, and capacity to understand and evaluate specific energy efficiency program messaging.

Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel with the ability to complete advanced tasks.

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Ability to develop and deliver excellent client-facing presentations.

The above information is intended to describe the most important aspects of the job. It is not intended to be

construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required to perform the work.