Energy Engineer Job at John W Danforth Company, Clifton Park, NY

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  • John W Danforth Company
  • Clifton Park, NY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Come join John W. Danforth Company, one of the largest mechanical contractors in the Northeast! We are an employee-owned company and believe our greatest asset is our people.

We are looking for team members who are passionate about delivering industry-leading experiences to our customers and supplying turn-key solutions for any HVAC, refrigeration, critical environment, custom metal fabrication, energy performance, or specialty mechanical project.

As an Energy Engineer, you will be performing Energy Audits, creating scopes of work, developing project proposals, and calculating utility use and costs. You will work with different departments such as sales, operations, estimating, and service, to grow business for the company.

Are you a problem solver with talented math skills? Do you possess strong critical thinking skills and an eye for detail? If so, we invite you to join our team as an Energy Engineer, where you will work to make a tangible difference in our company and community.

What We Offer:

  • Danforth invests in you and your future with direct employee engagement, team support, career development, and mentoring.
  • We are a professional organization offering quality benefits, including:
    • Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
    • 401(k) and ESOP with generous profit-sharing/matching contributions
    • Competitive PTO, holidays, and other financial incentives

What We Ask of You:

  • Coordinate and lead facility visits and communicate with owners, vendors, architects and engineers regarding project development
  • Lead technical aspects of proposal development including energy benchmarks, proposed project descriptions, utility cost savings, and preliminary cost estimates
  • Determine facility MEP system design and operating characteristics
  • Benchmark facilities utility use and costs compared to applicable standards (CBECS, etc.)
  • Compare building system efficiencies, identify renovation opportunities
  • Calculating energy and cost savings, create scopes of work
  • Determine savings interaction, maintain project schedule
  • Evaluate Energy Star and LEED project opportunities
  • Coordinate project development with the Operations Team
  • Collaborate with managers, sales, estimating, construction & service personnel to drive business for all of Danforth’s offerings
  • Direct design requirements with outside engineering and architectural personnel
  • Propose energy savings measures using renewable resources
  • Review project completion and measure and verify installed systems and equipment
  • Submit and receive utility incentives on the owner’s behalf

Experience & Competencies:

  • Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in a related discipline preferred
  • 3+ years of experience in the construction industry and conducting field inspections related to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing equipment is required
  • Thorough understanding of energy efficiency concepts, HVAC systems, and renewable energy systems is a must
  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification and Project Management experience are advantageous
  • Preferred experience in energy performance, electrical or mechanical engineering, solar power generation, and distribution, geothermal or wastewater applications
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to explain complex concepts to various stakeholders
  • Willingness to work flexible hours to meet proposal deadlines
  • Strong collaborative skills to create a result-driven, team-oriented environment
  • Demonstrates integrity, enthusiasm, and professionalism in representing the company

Danforth offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, 401(k), with company match, and participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). The estimated compensation range for this role is $85,000-$110,000. This range is based on several factors, including individual education, qualifications, training, prior work experience, and work location.

John W. Danforth Company is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to a workplace free from discrimination. All employees and applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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