We are seeking an engineer with a background in energy consulting or construction design (HVAC or electrical), and a passion for energy efficiency.

This is a rare opportunity to work for Nexant, one of America’s top energy consulting firms, a firm that provides expertise and guidance to large utility clients – from Oregon to Jacksonville, from New England to San Diego.

At Nexant, you will have opportunities to evaluate cutting-edge energy efficiency technology and help incentivize its adoption. You’ll work with local business owners, identifying investments that reduce their utility bills and improve their bottom line. You’ll work with utility companies, helping guide policy. You’ll help narrow the gap between how buildings are designed to run, and how they actually operate. You’ll have an impact. You’ll make a difference.

Specifically, we need an experienced engineer to work in our Salt Lake City office. You will be responsible for helping customers see the value of energy efficient investments, guiding less experienced engineers, and for ensuring that work products are of the highest caliber.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvement, and verify the results of implementation

• Visit project sites, evaluate building systems, and identify energy efficiency opportunities

• Build detailed energy models (in Excel, Trane Trace, eQUEST, etc) and quantify projected savings of recommendations

• Write clear reports, allowing business executives to understand how their energy dollars are most effectively invested

• Measure and log energy usage before and after implementation of efficiency improvements

• Be responsible for the quality of work products

• Ensure that calculations and simulations are accurate, and have clearly explainable results

• Write clear and compelling reports, easily understood by engineers, business executives, and industry regulators

• Conduct peer reviews of our competitors’ work products, helping maintain high standards of quality in the local energy community

• Other duties as directed

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Outstanding written communication (writing samples will be required), and strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent analytical skills

• A bachelor’s degree in a technical field, such as mechanical engineering

• At least 3-5 years of experience in HVAC, mechanical design/engineering, building controls, utility Demand Side Management, or energy efficient commercial building design

• Strong Excel skills

Desired Skills Include:

• MS or PhD in engineering

• A Professional Engineering (PE) license

• Knowledge of energy codes, including IECC and ASHRAE 90.1

• Experience with modeling software, such as eQUEST, Trane Trace, EnergyPro, or Energy Plus

• Ability to manage multiple time-dependent tasks simultaneously

• Experience working in team environment, as well as independently without direct supervision

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to use small tools, ladders, and power equipment

• C.E.M. or LEED AP certification is a plus

• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license and have a personal vehicle to visit customer sites up to 50% of the time