Energy Engineer PE II

About Us

Bernhard's core mission is delivering innovative engineering, construction, and energy solutions that empower our clients and promote a sustainable future. Bernhard is comprised of four divisions: Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, and Development, each with a distinct identity and service offerings. The intersection of our capabilities enables Bernhard to provide turnkey Energy-as-a-Service ("EaaS") solutions to our clients. At the same time, our divisions continue working in the market sectors and communities that the Company has traditionally served. Bernhard's vision is to be the leading EaaS provider in North America through the delivery of excellent, high-value service and innovative solutions for our clients.

Overview

The Energy Engineer PE II is responsible for standard engineering techniques to design, analyze, test, maintain, repair, or improve products, components, or assemblies. They are also responsible for the evaluation and optimization of energy consumption for commercial buildings and applicable systems.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include

• Frequently interact with clients, contractors, and engineers to fulfill the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. This position may also include supervisory responsibilities.

• Analyzes, develops and evaluates systems.

• Improves and maintains current systems or creates brand new projects.

• Designs and drafts blueprints, visits systems in the field and manages projects.

• Applies engineering techniques and analyses within the scope of the assignment.

• Energy Procurement and Analytic

• Collect, compile, organize, and analyze utility consumption data and rates.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of utility supply-side opportunities.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of utility procurement logistics.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of possible utility energy efficiency rebate and incentive programs.

• Research utility rate changes and deregulated energy cost trends.

• Conduct energy benchmarks using internal and external tools such as EPA Energy Star.

• Review utility invoices for errors and work to resolve the errors with the utility.

• Create utility budgets.

• Energy Auditing

• Collect, review, and analyze data from field surveys and utility data.

• Develop a thorough understanding of existing building and its MEP systems.

• Identify and evaluate improvements for energy or cost reductions.

• Develop associated technical reports.

This position is Full-Time, Exempt, and reports to the Logic Director.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.

• 7+ Years of Experience in a related field.

• Advanced knowledge of commercial HVAC systems.

• Experience with energy savings projects.

• Experience with life cycle cost analyses.

• Experience in analyzing utility data.

• At least 1 of the following: CEM, CMVP, CEP, CEA, EEP, or BEP certifications through the Association of Energy Engineers or equivalent.

• Registered Professional Engineer.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft applications.

• Performs work under minimal supervision.

• Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter.

• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

• May act as a lead or first-level supervisor.

• Critical thinking skills.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Mathematical skills.

• Computer skills.

• Technical expertise.

• Leadership skills.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Detail-oriented and willing to tackle various ongoing projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Versed in the industry and the Company's competitors.

• Ability to multitask and perform duties outside of the scope of work when necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Experience with energy modeling software.

• Experience with building automation systems.

• Experience with energy efficiency programs.

• Experience in managing teams and people.

• Experience with data analytics tools such as Microsoft Power BI, Python, Tableau, Jupyter Notebook, or R.

• Strong organizational skills.

Travel Requirements

• 10% of time will be spent traveling to job site(s)/office location.

Physical/Work Environment Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Climbing stairs.

• Remaining in a stationary position, often kneeling, standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.

• Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Quiet environment.

• Light work that includes adjusting and/or moving objects up to 20 pounds.

Bernhard is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and participates in the e-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

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Job Locations US-NC-Charlotte

ID 2024-5539

Category Engineering/Designers

Position Type Full-Time

Remote Yes