Energy Dispatcher, Sr. jobs in Washington, DC

A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY – GreenGen is tackling climate change for the world’s leading investors. As part of our team, you will work collaboratively across the company and directly with clients to build and facilitate strategies that reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, advancing them towards a net-zero carbon world. Share your passion for solving the world’s most challenging issues at a place where you can effect real change that creates a more sustainable future – energize your career at GreenGen! Join our team of outstanding professionals who are focused on performance, thought leadership, innovation, and the power of ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce where every employee believes in our mission and contributes to our success. GreenGen offers an opportunity to design and enhance a rewarding and fulfilling career. We are dedicated to growth creating the success of our employees through competitive base salary, incentives, education, and health and retirement benefits.

WHO WE ARE – Founded in 2011, GreenGen is an award-winning global leader assisting the world’s leading investors with executing net-zero carbon strategies to drive financial outcomes and decarbonize their assets. Our unique approach to integrating energy, capital markets, real estate, and technology helps us support our clients across diverse asset portfolios. We believe that investing in climate is profitable, and all team members have the responsibility to help our clients meet their sustainability goals while creating both financial and climate outcomes.

POSITION SCOPE –The Senior Energy Engineer will serve as an advisor on energy and mechanical matters to project implementation teams while reviewing specifications, drawings, construction documents, project scopes, and cost estimates, as well as assisting in the day-to-day program management. This position is suited to a person with 6-10 years of relevant, in-depth knowledge of office, retail, hospitality, senior living, logistics, and leisure facilities with substantial practical experience in identifying and correcting mechanical system problems. This individual will conduct assessments of building attributes, control systems, and energy performance, then analyze utility data and develop energy efficiency retrofit solutions to achieve the optimal balance of reduced utility consumption, occupant comfort, and financial results. Extensive experience in energy management, HVAC optimization, or sustainable design is preferred, but a general understanding of these topics is sufficient, provided the candidate is deeply familiar with commercial mechanical systems and control strategies.

WHAT WE NEED

• Bachelors level degree or higher in a relevant field – Mechanical Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Physics; Chemical Engineering; Building Science – or at least seven years of directly related experience

• Experience with ASHRAE 90.1 Standard (ISO 50001 and 14001 are a plus)

• Advanced knowledge of commercial building energy systems and HVAC configurations

• CEM or LEED O M is preferred; PE is a plus

• Proficiency with Excel is essential; experience with design and modeling software preferred

Primary Role Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES 

• Perform onsite assessments of client facilities throughout North America to identify energy saving opportunities

• Analyze existing building systems and collect data on building operation, HVAC, electrical, lighting, controls, and operations to determine energy usage and efficiency

• Establish priorities for building renovations

• Assess feasibility and help plan implementation of efficiency solutions

• Attend project meetings with owners, designers, property managers, and contractors

• Establish and maintain on-site contact with building facilities personnel

• Provide expert judgment and analyses for conceptual engineering design in order to ensure owner's requirements are fully documented, optimize first cost, and improve energy and water efficiency

• Review and verify others' energy savings calculations and guide other staff in the best practices for various energy savings technologies, including lighting, HVAC, fans, pumps, air compression, and industrial process use

• Assess or propose commercial-scale renewable energy and CHP systems, supply-side energy procurement strategies, and demand-response technologies

• Plan and deliver presentations at meetings and training events for trade allies and customers, clients, and others

• Lead and direct the work of consulting external engineers and equipment suppliers

• Write control sequences for building management systems

• Perform travel-planning as necessary to complete site visits and attend conferences

• Perform other duties as assigned

LOCATION– Remote (United States)

GreenGen operates internationally, requiring regular travel; however, GreenGen’s corporate headquarters is located in Bethesda, MD. This position does not require relocation to Bethesda.

TRAVEL – Travel to a variety of client locations within the North America will be required for this role up to 50% of the year in increments of one week or less. Long-term engagements at a single client location are not expected.

BENEFITS

• Medical/dental/vision
• Mobile/data stipend
• 25 days off per year to start (includes holiday, vacation, and sick leave) 
• 401(k)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development allowance

SECURITY CLEARANCE – Applicants should have no background issues that may preclude eligibility for security clearance

WORK AUTHORIZATION – Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring visa sponsorship for employment. US Residency is mandatory.