POSITION SUMMARY

Southland Industries is a national provider of performance-based energy and infrastructure solutions with roots in one of the nation’s leading MEP building systems companies.  We leverage our design build engineering and construction expertise to reduce our clients operating expenses, renew their infrastructure, and make their facilities more resilient. We combine a self-performance project delivery model with world-class energy engineering expertise to develop, construct and sustain the most cost-effective and reliable solutions in the industry. 

The Senior Energy Engineer is responsible for energy analysis, data collection and energy modeling in support of qualifying energy efficiency projects for incentives at large, complex commercial, industrial & institutional facilities.

What you’ll do:

By joining our team as an experienced and qualified Senior Energy Engineer you will have the key responsibility of supporting our growing incentive team by potentially supporting all facets of the incentive acquisition process including supporting client meetings, preparing incentive applications, developing energy models and supporting follow on data collection and M&V savings verification.  This role will also work alongside a team of Energy Engineers supporting development of performance-based energy efficiency projects and there will be opportunities to support this development as well from time to time.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• Works with Southland clients to procure rebates and performance-based incentives associated with implemented ECMs.
• Utilizes comprehensive experience of building systems to identify and assess energy efficiency, infrastructure, and resilience opportunities
• Creates building energy simulations utilizing approved simulation programs such as Trane Trace, eQuest (DOE-2.2) and others and evaluates modeled building performance to codes such as ASHRAE 90.1 or CA Title-24.
• Develops field measurement data plans and oversees collection of measurement data in support of energy project development using meters, loggers and other client owned control and data systems
• Excellent familiarity with utility rate design, energy markets, demand response programs and generation system marginal cost analysis.
• Utilizes MS Excel to perform energy analysis on Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) and evaluates the operation of existing building systems; investigates and develops new analysis methodologies and approaches.
• Interacts with internal and external design teams in performance based new construction pursuits and generates energy documentation required to support LEED, Energy Star, EPACT 2006 and EISA 2007 project submission. Acts as energy lead in the LEED submission process.
• Prepares financial models related to payment including an understanding of ROI, life cycle costing and internal rate of return for the customer.
• Supports development of client technical proposals, reports, ECM specific RFPs as required.
• Mentors less-experienced energy engineers and develop modeling standard best practices.

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s of Science in Engineering or related field
• Masters in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
• Preferred, LEED™ Accreditation and/or CEM from the Association of Energy Engineers. 
• 8+ years’ experience in Engineering and/or related field. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing and problem-solving skills
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project
• Experience and knowledge of the energy project development process from feasibility through project execution and post-construction support
• Strong knowledge of energy efficiency and/or HVAC (design and construction)
• Demonstrated ability in the use and leveraging architectural and MEP drawings and specifications for the purpose of building performance assessment
• Field experience assessing, diagnosing and enhancing building systems and equipment and in obtaining measurements characterizing building system performance
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and qualify energy savings and implement complex technical solutions involving supply side savings opportunities, water conservation, trash management, distributed power and generation systems and renewable energy technology
• Experience with computer modeling of building energy performance using building modeling software such as Trane Trace, eQuest (DOE-2.2) and their use in both building energy code compliance and energy performance modeling
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problematic operation identified during energy audits and troubleshooting of building systems for large commercial buildings including central CHW and HW plants and built up air handlers
• Thorough understanding of utility rates and billing tariffs
• Demonstrated capability of preparing life cycle analysis for federal (DOE BLCC 5.3) or non-federal clients
• Experience with engineering calculations for chillers, boilers, fans, pumps, motors, controls, compressors, and lighting systems to determine energy savings compared to baseline equipment and or building codes.
• Excellent skill with data manipulation, analysis and visualization.  Experience with advanced computer systems and network design and cyber security requirements.

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $107,000 - $140,000 plus annual incentive, benefits and retirement program as outlined above.

YOU Matter 

PEOPLE FIRST: BUILDING TALENT BY DESIGN 

At Southland we aspire to build a workforce that’s as diverse as the people who occupy the buildings we design, build and maintain. Building talent by design is our intentional approach to creating a truly safe, collaborative, and inclusive work environment that fosters growth, empowers professional achievement, and where people are treated with respect at all levels. 

If you’re someone with a true passion for our industry, a life-long learner, with high accountability and a drive for results we’re looking for you!  At Southland, we hire problem solvers that are focused on providing customer value through continuous improvement and will take ownership to create the best experiences that will have an impact wider than their own job.  We thrive on creating a strong company and culture where you’ll feel engaged, challenged, and valued. 

If you’re ready for the next big step in your career and want a career full of fun and excitement and to be a part of a fast-paced growing company, then JOIN our team and become a part of an organization that values PEOPLE, SAFETY, INNOVATION, COLLABORATION, INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUSTAINABILITY. 

Benefits: 

As an employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent benefits for you and your family: 

• 401(k) Plan with 50% Company Match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting 
• Annual incentive program based upon performance, profitability, and achievement 
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance – 100% Paid for Employee 
• Term Life, AD&D Insurance, and Voluntary Life Insurance 
• Disability Income Protection Insurance 

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Plans (Health and Dependent Care) 
• Holidays/Vacation/Personal Time/Life Events Leave 
• Numerous training opportunities and company paid membership for professional associations and licenses 

For more information on Southland Industries, please visit our website: Southland Careers or on Facebook or LinkedIN  

To hear what our employees are saying about working at Southland Industries, check out our Career Video - Working at Southland 

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, gender identity, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 

**All employment offers are contingent upon successful, drug tests, background checks and professional reference checks. ** 

**We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time** 

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