Sr Engineer I

Frontier Energy has decades of experience in program management, engineering, software, and customer engagement. We are committed to a single mission:

To pioneer the intelligent use of energy today for a sustainable and resilient tomorrow. With a wide-ranging portfolio of R&D, monitoring and evaluation, and Title 24 Codes and Standards related projects focusing on building energy usage in the residential, multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use sectors, Frontier Energy is well positioned to make a difference by preserving resources for current and future generations.

This position will be based out of Frontier Energy's office in Austin, Texas

We are seeking an energetic new team member with a passion for developing, evaluating, and demonstrating new energy efficiency, decarbonization, and grid-flexibility technologies in buildings. Responsibilities for this position may encompass developing, conducting, managing, and communicating about energy efficiency projects. Depending on the applicant's skills, work will focus on one or more of the following technical areas:

• Developing and analyzing proposed Title 24 energy code improvements,

• Performing or overseeing building energy modeling activities,

• Supporting federal, state, and local efforts to decarbonize buildings through energy codes and other policy mechanisms,

• Analyzing performance data collected in the field or lab in support of research projects, and

• Applying technical analysis to support policies and programs.

The candidate will organize and manage project activities; design and participate in research and demonstration activities; prepare technical reports for clients and stakeholders. Depending on qualifications, the candidate may identify new strategic areas of research and funding opportunities and develop proposals for new work.

The candidate may have supervisory responsibilities including hiring, assigning work, performance reviews and mentoring, and will provide highly effective technical leadership. The candidate will nurture collaborative working relationships with a range of stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, research partners, and the broader energy efficiency and building science technical community.

The position requires a solid understanding of the operation and performance of building mechanical systems, as well as an understanding of technical topics such as engineering physics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, building energy efficiency measures, grid-responsive technologies, decarbonization, and renewable energy. Familiarity with the Title 24, Part 6 energy code and building simulations is desired. Other valuable technical skills include data analysis, scripting, analysis of large data sets, and statistical analysis.

The position is a full-time (exempt) position. Some overnight travel is required.

Requirements

The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or technical field. In addition, the Engineer position requires at least 4 years of relevant experience, and the Senior Engineer position requires at least 8 years.

A MS degree counts as 2 years of this experience, or a PhD degree counts as 4 years.

A PE License counts as 2 years. This experience must include prior work in the residential or commercial energy efficiency or building science arenas.

Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the technical areas listed above is required. Other prerequisites include proficiency with Excel and other common office tools; strong written and verbal communication skills; and potential to conduct business development, project management, and supervisory activities. The ability to understand and communicate complex technical concepts is essential.

The following skills are desired:

Familiarity with the California regulatory environment, including California Title 24, Part 6; utility/third party energy efficiency programs; and grid flexibility and electrification policies.

Proficiency with building energy modeling software including EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, and the CEC-recognized residential and non-residential energy compliance tools.

Specific experience with distributed energy resources and load shifting.

Hands-on knowledge of the operation, control, and performance of mechanical systems in residential and commercial buildings.

Experience with analyzing large datasets using Python scripting.