Energy Efficiency Engineer

Actalent is currently seeking a qualified Energy Efficiency Engineer for a position with Bonneville Power in Spokane, WA.

This Energy Efficiency Engineer position resides in the Energy Efficiency Services Group (PEJ) within the Power Services (P) business line at Bonneville Power Administration (BPA). BPA Energy Efficiency advances the efficient use of energy throughout the Pacific Northwest by working with utility customers, trade allies, industry, and other partners. This engineering position will support BPA and our customers in meeting the 7th Power Plan targets throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide energy efficiency project engineering and technical expertise while serving on BPA's conservation service teams:

• Perform outreach and customer service duties associated with developing and implementing energy efficiency projects, creating new measure offerings, performing measurement and verification, and providing technical guidance and assistance.

• Visit utilities and end-users to develop energy efficiency project recommendations. Work with the utility and/or end user to help solve energy efficiency problems or look for solutions where energy efficiency can benefit both the end user and utility;

• Present and help BPA management promote the energy efficiency program and provide proactive customer service. The potential audience for presentation may include; utilities, federal agencies, trade allies (contractors, equipment vendors, distributors) and industry associations. This could be via phone, web or in person.

• Serve as part of a team advancing BPA's energy efficiency offerings for commercial, industrial, and/or agricultural applications.

• Design, model and analyze mechanical systems for review/final approval by BPA project manager and/or designated staff members.

• Analyze systems and processes, including heat transfer, fluid dynamic and thermodynamic principles for energy efficiency improvements. Provide recommendations for improvements to BPA project manager and/or designated staff members for final review and approval.

• After EE system(s) installation, verify and document system performance to defined objectives and criteria including the measurement and verification of energy savings.

• Conduct energy savings calculations and create energy models utilizing data analysis methodologies. Energy models are used to determine potential savings of new equipment, building retrofits or new construction. Different models are used for pre to post comparison of utility bills to determine energy savings.

• Identify, develop and manage energy efficiency projects with oversight of BPA project manager or designated staff member.

• Verify customer satisfaction with project progress/completion.

• May facilitate the following:

• Project scoping.

• Project development.

• Technical analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.

• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree is preferred.

• Manufacturing / industrial degrees or a directly related technical/engineering degree will be considered.

• 2 years of demonstrated experience in energy efficiency engineering.

• A combined experience of 2 years or more in all of the following areas:

• Experience auditing, modeling, and analyzing mechanical systems.

• Experience analyzing systems and processes with heat transfer, fluid dynamic, and thermodynamic principals for energy efficiency improvements.

• Experience with energy savings calculations, energy models (i.e. Energy Plus) and data analysis methodologies.

• Project management experience.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)

• Short and long-term disability

• Health and Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HAS & DCFSA)

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Time off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

• 5+ days of PTO annually in addition to paid sick leave provided by Washington state law, federal or local ordinances

• 11 Federal Holidays

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