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Role Description

Identifies, advocates for, and advises on energy efficiency improvements in new construction and existing industrial, commercial, and multi-family buildings and facilities. Participates in the development and delivery of cost-effective, market-based energy efficiency solutions to clients while contributing to a mission-driven, creative, enjoyable, and stimulating Certified Great Place to Work environment.

This position is focused on reducing electricity demand and energy consumption for American Municipal Power communities and serves a customer base in Delaware with travel to customer sites.

This is a remote position, and the ideal candidate will be located in Delaware. The work location is a hybrid between the employee’s home office and customer sites (there is no corporate office location in Delaware).

Essential Functions

• Performs and presents insightful, strategically targeted custom energy and financial analysis for customers.
• Builds and maintains strategic relationships with customer decision-makers and implementation staff to develop project energy savings goals in a manner that leads to consistent repeat business.
• Utilizes investigative questioning to successfully determine how best to proceed with a variety of customers.
• Works with a wide range of customers and partners, including business owners, architects, engineers, vendors, and trade allies, to promote the installation of cost-effective efficiency improvements.
• Plays an active role in identifying innovative technical solutions for electrical energy savings.
• Informs methods to analyze savings for new types of energy efficiency opportunities.
• Manages customer expectations and contributes to customer engagement strategy.
• Works with customers to identify and prioritize site-specific project needs and opportunities.
• Leads teams to meet client deliverables while supporting and collaborating with other organizational staff.
• Maintains accurate and timely project records and documentation within VEIC’s database system.
• Provides exemplary customer service both internally and externally to the organization.
• Provides guidance to less experienced Engineering staff.
• Provides consulting services pertaining to equipment and facility energy use for multi-family, commercial, and industrial customers.
• Provides training and field mentoring for less-experienced staff.
• Provides public presentations relating to energy efficiency to various audiences.
• Assists customers to develop project specifications and evaluate proposals.
• Reviews other Engineering Consultant savings calculations and authorizes incentives.
• Performs on-site inspections which may include measuring dimensions of building components.
• Analyzes building energy efficiency levels using modeling software or other accepted tools.
• Supports the coordination of activities with other staff, groups, and divisions within VEIC.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Strong personal commitment to the mission, vision, goals, culture, and values of VEIC.
• Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field plus a minimum of five years’ experience analyzing energy use.
• Advanced understanding of buildings, facilities, and/or manufacturing systems.
• Demonstrated and applied understanding of negotiation skills, financial analysis, and business strategies.
• Demonstrated success in handling multiple, concurrent projects.
• Experienced with mobile PC applications and building energy modeling tools.
• Knowledge of relevant codes and standards.
• Strong interpersonal skills and competent written and oral communications skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be organized, detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Willingly and positively adapts to new situations, processes, and innovation.
• Must be able to work independently and use sound decision-making practices.

Requirements

• All positions at VEIC are subject to criminal background checks.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain stationary at a workstation for extended periods.
• Regular use of computer, keyboard, mouse, and telephone/headset.
• Visual acuity to view digital screens and documents for prolonged periods.
• Verbal communication abilities for clear articulation during meetings.
• Auditory capabilities to participate effectively in conversations.
• Cognitive focus for simultaneous management of multiple communication streams.
• Occasional movement between meeting spaces and individual workstations.
• Minimal lifting requirements (typically under 15 pounds).
• VEIC provides ergonomic assessments and appropriate accommodations.

Additional Requirements for Roles Involving Travel and / or Site Visits

• A valid driver’s license and compliance with the Motor Vehicle Safety guidelines.
• Ability to travel independently to various locations.
• Physical mobility to navigate various building environments.
• Capability to climb stairs and stand for extended periods during site visits.
• Tolerance for varying environmental conditions during site assessments.
• Ability to conduct walking tours of commercial and industrial facilities.
• Ability to safely lift and carry equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to operate testing equipment and measurement devices.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional to Moderate Travel (up to 40% of work) mostly within Delaware.
• Travel may include regional site visits, partner meetings, or VEIC gatherings.
• Overnight stays may occasionally be necessary.

Compensation

$80,000 - $90,000 a year. At VEIC, we are committed to pay transparency. The total compensation package includes a full range of medical benefits, 403(b) eligibility with match, Combined Time Off (CTO), and more.

Culture Inclusive Workplace statement

We are committed to building a work community that is inclusive and welcoming to all individuals. We value a culture that includes a variety of backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and thoughts.