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Energy Engineer
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Job Description:
Leidos is seeking an Energy Engineer to join our Hawai‘i Energy program team’s efforts in empowering our community to achieve the state’s clean energy goals.
The desirable candidate has technical competencies, excellent communication skills and a passion, curiosity and drive to learn and provide technical assistance to minimize energy consumption by mechanical, lighting and other systems. The desirable candidate is also passionate about achieving carbon neutrality and is committed to empowering customers to reach Hawai‘i’s 100% clean energy goal by 2045.
Under the guidance of the Program Engineering Manager and/or other staff, the Energy Engineer will:
Review energy efficiency calculations and energy models for commercial projects
Perform data acquisition and analysis for internal and external stakeholders
Analyze billing and utility data using linear and multilinear regression models (post project reviews, rates, weatherization, and anomalies)
Engage with local and national energy code experts to further energy code adoption within the state of Hawai‘i.
Perform site visits to conduct building energy audits to identify major energy consumption areas and optimize building operation, lighting, controls and HVAC equipment operation
Write technical summaries and briefs for both technical and non-technical audiences
Provide educational information to building owners and the design and construction communities
Develop and review measurement and verification (M&V) plans, perform M&V activities and analyze data to determine savings and costs of projects
Develop and deliver presentations for events and meetings and participate in stakeholder community events
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
Less than two years of professional experience in engineering, technical project management or related areas. Candidates with more years of experience would be considered for greater levels of responsibility.
Strong technical, quantitative and analytic capabilities including technical report writing and advanced spreadsheet analysis
Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within cross functional teams
Physical ability to perform energy audits and field verification of pre and post installation of energy efficiency measures
Valid Driver’s license required
Desired Skills/Qualifications:
Project financing and cost analysis
Proficiency in analytical programming language (R, Python) as well as SQL.
Experience in the fields of energy efficiency and/or the built environment
Energy auditing and field metering experience
Construction management, and/or building maintenance experience
About Hawai‘i Energy
For over 10 years, Hawai‘i Energy has empowered island families and businesses to make smart energy choices by educating them about the many, lasting benefits of clean energy. We encourage and reward practical everyday energy-saving decisions that save money, grow our economy and reduce the demand for electricity. Our team members are committed to our mission and supporting Hawai‘i’s goal to achieve 100% clean energy by 2045. The Hawai‘i Energy program is administered by Leidos, Inc. under a contract with the Hawai‘i Public Utilities Commission. For more information, visit www.hawaiienergy.com