Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking a candidate to fill an Energy & Commissioning Specialist/Engineer role in either our Orlando, FL or Raleigh, NC offices.
About Us
Hanson Professional Services Inc. is a dynamic, employee-owned consulting firm of more than 400 employees providing a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, scientific, and allied services throughout the USA. We were #11 in the large company category, Best Companies to work for in FL.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated person with extensive experience in energy projects that include energy modeling and energy/carbon cost savings calculations, utility and government rebates, energy audits, retro-commissioning and commissioning. The ideal candidate will be responsible for conducting energy audits, performing detailed energy calculations, and leading retro-commissioning projects to optimize the energy performance or reduce Scope 1 carbon emissions of our clients' facilities. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent analytical skills, and a passion for sustainability.
Key Responsibilities:
Energy Projects (including Energy Roadmaps, Energy Audits and Assessments):
- Develop and calibrate detailed energy models for various types of buildings and facilities using industry-standard software (e.g., OpenStudio, EnergyPlus, TRACE 700).
- Perform Level II energy audits in accordance with ASHRAE guidelines.
- Analyze building systems and energy consumption data to identify opportunities for energy savings and efficiency improvements.
- Determine facility energy or carbon benchmarks.
- Identify and prioritize facility improvement measures (FIMs), where some save energy, some reduce maintenance issues and some resolve code issues.
- Perform life cycle cost analysis and quantify potential energy savings for proposed facility improvement measures.
- Prepare comprehensive energy or carbon reports and energy audit reports and present findings to clients.
- Lead meetings and create presentations for clients and stakeholders.
Retro-Commissioning:
- Lead and execute retro-commissioning projects, including planning, investigation, implementation, and verification phases.
- Conduct on-site assessments to evaluate building systems' performance and identify potential facility improvement measures to improve operations and maintenance for the equipment and systems.
- Develop and implement corrective action plans or roadmaps to optimize HVAC, lighting, and other building systems.
- Collaborate with facility managers, maintenance personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Monitor and verify post-implementation performance to ensure sustained energy savings.
Project Management:
- Work with the Financial Project Manager to keep the project on track for schedule and budget. Project Financial Manager handles billing and earned value process.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously as a Hanson Task Manager while maintaining timely completion within budget constraints.
- Coordinate with internal teams, external stakeholders, and vendors to execute energy projects.
- Track project progress and provide regular updates to clients and senior management.
Technical Support and Training:
- Provide technical support to clients and internal teams on energy efficiency best practices and technologies.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate clients and staff on energy management strategies.
- Author articles or make presentations at technical conferences.
Qualifications:Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in audits, commissioning or engineering, with a focus on energy projects and retro-commissioning.
- Proficiency in energy modeling software (e.g., OpenStudio, EnergyPlus, TRACE 700).
- Strong understanding of building system operation, HVAC, lighting, renewables, and energy management principles.
- Experience with ASHRAE guidelines and standards for energy audits and commissioning.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely.
Preferred
- Professional certifications such as CEM (Certified Energy Manager), Energy Management Professional (EMP), Building Commissioning Professional (BCxP), CCP (Certified Commissioning Professional), or LEED AP are highly desirable.
- Licensure as a professional engineer in the U.S. is preferred but not required.
- Experience with navigating through various Building Automation System (BAS) platforms, including their Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), block diagrams, and other programming logic is preferred.
- Experience with fault detection diagnostic software used in monitoring-based commissioning applications, such as SkySpark by SkyFoundry.
Working at Hanson:- Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices
- Must be willing to accept out-of-town travel assignments
- Must be willing to work overtime to meet project demands when needed
BenefitsOur focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Performance bonuses
- 401(k) with matching contribution
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Comprehensive health & well-being plans
- Financial wellness plans
- Work-life balance programs
Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.
CultureWe understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It's important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You'll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:
- Monthly educational webinars
- Leadership training
- Lunch & learn development sessions
- 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
- Mentorship opportunities
- Award-winning internship program
- Employee recognition
- And so much more!
As employers/governmental contractors, we comply with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. To assist us in meeting our affirmative action goals, employees are encouraged to refer minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYEREEO / MINORITY / FEMALE / INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES / VETERANWe do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms.
Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.
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