Mechanical Engineer

We have an outstanding career opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join a leading Company located in the Richmond, VA surrounding area.

Pay Range: $85K - $105K

We are seeking an Energy Engineer with energy audit and commissioning experience. Experience in developing models to meet LEED certification, code compliance, and LCCA comparisons is preferred. Knowledge of various HVAC System types, control strategies, energy audits, and building codes is a plus. The ideal candidate must be invested in growing their capabilities in order to better support our business goals. This role will be responsible for energy audit project deliverables and execution. Must be capable of managing deliverables of multiple projects in a team-oriented environment. Desirable traits are detail-oriented, ability to listen, a problem solver, and self-motivated attitude.

Responsibilities:

• Perform energy audits of building systems including HVAC, DHW, renewables, lighting, and plug loads.
• Responsible for calculating HVAC heating and cooling loads for existing & new buildings.
• Conduct life-cycle cost analysis for building systems and heat transfer and related design calculations.
• Analyze project plans and specifications and visit sites to identify mechanical, electrical, control systems, and facility operational characteristics.
• Evaluate building information to determine the most energy-efficient design concepts.
• Responsible for preparing energy study reports for utility incentives, system comparisons, LCCAs, and LEED certification.
• Determine eligibility of utility rebates for projects according to the rules under Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE), Delmarva, and Pepco energy savings programs for projects in Maryland and the Washington DC area.
• Generate utility rebate applications for both prescriptive and custom building systems; including lighting, electrical, mechanical, and associated controls.
• Design HVAC systems for buildings in both public and private sectors to meet building mechanical codes, ASHRAE standards 90.1, 62.1, and 55.
• Work with manufacturers in selecting equipment that meets specified energy efficiency, capacity, and budget.

Basic Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering and up to 3 years of energy audit or related experience.
• Knowledge of heating and cooling load calculations.
• Familiarity with layout and design of HVAC systems, energy modeling, and analysis for commercial and residential buildings.
• Windows/Microsoft Office product knowledge.