Energy Engineer at Millig Design Build

JOB TITLE: Energy Engineer I

ANTICIPATED COMPENSATION: $80,000 - $100,000 (plus bonuses)

Millig Design Build is seeking an Energy Engineer to help perform energy audits, energy savings calculations, and measurement and verification efforts for projects across the organization. This individual will be exposed to a variety of building types and building systems and is expected to use foundational knowledge of mechanical engineering to document how building systems affect overall consumption. Additionally, the successful candidate will support completion of forms and documents related to Building Performance Standards requirements and utility incentives. They will collaborate heavily with more experienced Energy Engineers on site audits, utility bill analysis, and development of energy efficiency improvement measures.

This candidate will also have the opportunity to train under some of the best engineers in the country to become an expert in designing systems to eliminate fossil fuels as a heating energy source and create high-performing district energy systems at universities, industrial pharmaceutical manufacturing plants, and state capitol campuses.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Energy & Carbon Analysis

• Collaborate with Project Development Engineers and Senior Energy Engineers to support preliminary and detailed facility studies/energy audits to identify energy conservation opportunities, facility needs and potential facility improvements.
• Perform baseline energy analysis of facilities as part of Schematic and Design Development phases to understand current consumption, demand, and corresponding carbon emissions.
• Break-down end use into primary categories to identify focus points and areas for potential energy savings
• Calculate energy, utility cost, and carbon emissions savings associated with recommended energy efficiency and infrastructure improvement projects.
• Evaluate existing and alternative options for utility rate structures, factoring in changes to usage resulting from recommended efficiency improvements,

Measurement & Verification

• Identify possible reasons for deviations (above or below) from expected energy usage during M&V period and collaborate with Construction and PDE group to suggest solutions to rectify savings shortfalls.
• Perform data entry and analysis of baseline and post-project energy consumption to support Measurement and Verification calculations.

Energy Auditing Services Contracts

• Support larger master planning contractual engagements and help strategize optimal methodologies for energy analysis at large campuses, balancing efficiency, consistency, and quality.

SECONDARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical assistance to the Quality Assurance and PDE groups during and following the project implementation phase.
• Proficiency in document and presentation software and ability to clearly convey engineering concepts within those media.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• 1-2 years of experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or similar program
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience with Spreadsheet Software (Excel/Google Sheets), CAD, and Revit

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• Familiarity with designing controls, electrical, and plumbing systems, in addition to mechanical systems
• Knowledge of energy-efficient technologies and how to design them to optimize system performance
• Project management skills for overseeing multiple projects simultaneously and meeting deadlines

If you're interested in a role and can see yourself doing a great job, don't let a few missing qualifications stop you from applying.

Our Commitment to You:

At Millig, we believe in providing flexibility and work-life balance. We trust our employees, value their contributions, and strive to provide a great place to work. To achieve these goals, we provide some of the best benefits in the industry:

• 12 All-Company Paid Holidays Each Year
• Unlimited PTO with Mandatory Minimum Usage
• Up to 14 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Significant Employee Performance Bonuses
• Generous 401k Match and Vesting from Day 1
• 80% Employer-Paid Health Insurance Coverage, plus Dental, Vision, & HSA
• Professional Development Budget & Cell Phone Reimbursement
• Relocation Benefits

Who We Are:

Millig Design Build is an integrated engineering, design, and construction firm specializing in facility improvements that address energy efficiency, building health and safety, and core infrastructure needs. Our approach is holistic and human-centered, inspired by collaborative conversations that revolve around what brings our clients value. Our firm has offices in Kansas City; Denver; Portland; Seattle; and Vancouver, British Columbia. Learn more about Millig at https://www.milligdb.com

Millig Design Build is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Millig Design Build is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.