Energy Engineer/Senior Energy Engineer

Trio is a global sustainability and energy advisory company that helps large commercial, industrial, and institutional organizations navigate the clean energy transition. We provide integrated strategy and implementation services – in sustainability, renewables, energy procurement, conventional supply, energy optimization and transportation electrification – to help the world’s largest organizations meet their strategic, financial, and sustainability goals.

The Trio family of companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Edison International (NYSE: EIX). 

Position Overview:   

We are seeking an experienced professional with a full understanding of relevant engineering concepts and experience with energy consulting projects, including energy audits, retro-commissioning (RCx) studies, conceptual development of capital energy efficiency, carbon reduction, renewable energy projects, and ability to resolve a variety of technical client issues. This team member will work with, and sometimes lead, a high performing team on exciting energy efficiency, renewable energy and sustainability consulting projects. This job requires a fully qualified, engineer who has shown previous success as a Project Engineer or Energy Engineer. 

This is a full time, permanent position based remotely in the US with travel expectations up to 30%.

Engineer or Senior Engineer level titles will be considered based on experience.

• Lead completion of energy audits, retro-commissioning, investigations, and carbon reduction (decarbonization) audits of various facilities - primarily in industrial and healthcare facilities, occasionally including higher education, commercial, and municipal facilities.  
• Identify energy conservation projects that include both capital and operational measures 
• Analyze data from temporary data loggers, permanent submeters, and customer provided BMS trend data to identify and quantify opportunities 
• Troubleshoot faulty systems and provide recommendations for corrective actions 
• Perform calculations of energy savings and help develop calculation templates 
• Prepare project implementation cost estimates 
• Review engineering designs, shop drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, and other construction documentation 
• Prepare technical reports and presentations and assist in presenting to clients and senior leaders 
• Ensure that savings projects for identified projects are plausible and financial risk is identified 
• Experience with ongoing measurement and verification of projected energy savings is a plus  
• Attend jobsite meetings and field surveys as required 
• Partner with Project Managers to complete projects to ensure timely client deliverables 
• Work with national clients to help achieve sustainability goals 
• Develop and train Project Engineers and Associate Project Engineers 

• In depth knowledge of HVAC systems (steam, air and water distribution systems, etc.) 
• Field experience with HVAC systems - boiler, chillers, air-handlers, etc.  
• Knowledge of process systems (Compressed air, process heating, process cooling, purified water, GMP / clean rooms, etc.) a plus 
• Experience in estimating HVAC and other energy project costs a plus 
• Experience in financial analysis of various energy projects 
• Experience in measurement and verification of projected energy savings 
• Familiarity with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Electrification projects, commercial and industrial heat pumps. 
• A willingness to learn and work in a team environment with extensive contact with clients 
• Ability to work autonomously and independently on tasks once properly trained by team 
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Power Point) 
• Ability to travel up to 30% 
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may coordinate activities of other personnel 
• Contributes to and coordinates team development activities (training, tool development, etc.) 
• Actively pursues technical development in areas relevant to project/team needs 
• Shares knowledge via team trainings upon request 
• Assists with tool development without guidance 
• Presents results to customers 
• Drives repeat business through excellent work; sales support as needed 

• 3-15 years of experience in the energy, commissioning and/or retro-commissioning field (position level will align with candidate experience)
• BS in engineering or higher 
• Client facing communication skills
• Valid driver’s license is required 

• LEED AP, CEM, and other technical certifications a plus 
• EIT/PE License  
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise 
• Business development skills and contributions with new and existing clients 

• Fully remote (home-office) work environment with on-site assessments at client locations and construction work-sites
• Noise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)   
• Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)    
• Travel: 10-20% on average, up to 30%

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Trio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national original, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.    

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.      

NOTE: Trio is not the same company as Southern California Edison, the utility, and Trio is not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.