TEN is an independent energy services company that provides energy projects to state, local, and federal government, K12, higher education, healthcare, and large commercial and industrial customers. We help our clients address deferred maintenance, invest in infrastructure, make their buildings more efficient and sustainable, incorporate renewable energy, decarbonize their enterprise, and make their operations more resilient.
TEN brings the latest technology, new engineering ideas, and creative financing and ownership solutions to deliver projects quickly and efficiently.
Part of the Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc. (DLH) family of companies, TEN has the capacity to deliver, finance, and guarantee all levels of projects and technology applications.
The primary responsibility of the Junior Energy Engineer will be to work with Senior Energy Engineers and assist in the development, award and signing of energy efficiency contracts with customers of the company. This position is viewed as being critical to the success of the business long term. As a Junior Energy Engineer, the Employee serves as the technical resource to support Senior Energy Engineers in the sales and operations teams responsible for identifying and understanding the energy and operational improvement opportunities within a customer's facility. The Junior Energy Engineer will be involved in a diverse range of projects found in all customer segments including government, healthcare, higher education, commercial and industrial sectors. This position requires an entrepreneurial spirit; diversity of technical expertise; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; and excellent customer care skills. The opportunity also provides the great career path within the energy services industry as it will cover all phases of project including sales support, proposal development, detailed design, construction, commissioning and measurement and verification of savings.
Hybrid: Pittsburgh Office
Responsibilities:
- Support development of energy efficiency strategies at customer facilities;
- Determine energy baseline, develop measurement and verification (M&V) methodologies;
- Calculate utility, operational and ancillary savings, and generate financial justification reports;
- Analyze and quantify energy consumption and savings opportunities.
- Assist in developing and cultivating effective business relationships with target customers and communicate full scope of Company’s efficiency strategies to meet customer business goals and achieve Company’s sales objectives;
- Support project implementation of work and delivery of all equipment;
- Provide technical sales support and coordination, both internally to other team members and externally to Customers;
- Liaise, at times, with customer staff and contractors on behalf of the company to ensure that the customer’s concerns are being addressed;
- Assist other team members in the development of energy efficiency projects by collecting valuable site and any other related data required;
- Assist with the surveying of buildings and identification of possible energy and water efficiency projects;
- Support the development and maintenance of TEN operational procedures and software platforms;
- Perform other duties as required;
- Travel, as required (valid driver’s license at all times).
Education & Certification
- University degree in the field of mechanical /energy engineering or architectural engineering, or Air Conditioning (HVAC) industry knowledge.
Knowledge & Experience
- Strong customer-focus with well-developed customer relations skills;
- Ability to represent the company in a professional manner;
- Working knowledge of energy efficiency calculations and spreadsheets;
- Ability to attain Federal Security Clearances and experience in Federal Facilities;
- Strong problem-solving skills;
- Ability to organize multiple priorities and to set and meet multiple personal goals and deadlines;
- Confidence and ability to work under pressure;
- Ability to use a computer and general word processing and spreadsheeting software;
- Ability to write technical reports;
- Ability to work with consultants and facilities management staff while assessing and implementing energy efficiency projects;
- Ability to work with diversified workforce.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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