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Luce Street, Houston, TX 77087, USA | HS | Salary | Full Time

Hunton Services, a division of the Hunton Group (www.huntongroup.com), is seeking to hire an innovative Energy Conservation Project Engineer to serve as the primary technical resource to the Business Development and Project Delivery teams. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying and understanding the mechanical, electrical, utility, and energy-related equipment and systems within a prospective customer's facility. In this role, the primary focus will be on conducting quick site audits and developing preliminary software-based building energy models to deliver early-stage go/no-go evaluations. These assessments are critical for prioritizing opportunities, guiding investment decisions, and streamlining project development before advancing into more detailed audits or studies. The selected candidate will also develop comprehensive and cost-effective technical solutions to improve operational efficiency, provide ongoing technical consultation, and design Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) that support sales and business development, ensuring smooth installations and delivering identified energy savings for the customer. Candidates should have a strong "airside" background and be interested in data analysis with a focus on HVAC.

Come work for an Industry Leader that has been recognized both locally and nationally as a Top Place to Work!

Core Responsibilities

+ Conduct quick-turn site audits and develop preliminary energy models to provide red/yellow/green (go/no-go) assessments for prospective projects.

+ Responsible for helping to achieve annual sales volume as determined by manager & leadership.

+ Support engineering staff and sales teams with data gathering and modeling.

+ Develop innovative solutions that bring additional value to the customer.

+ Stay abreast of current technologies and industry trends.

+ Identify and utilize software modeling tools for early-stage and detailed project analysis.

+ Utilize cloud tools such as Microsoft Teams & SharePoint for collaboration.

+ Frequent travel throughout southeast Texas.

+ Periodic overnight travel.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities – Current Competency Required

+ Work with the Sales Teams to understand customer facility improvement needs and qualify opportunities.

+ Perform quick site assessments of HVAC, electrical, and building envelope systems, followed by preliminary energy modeling to rapidly screen opportunities.

+ Analyze customer utility bills to identify and quantify potential savings, through Energy Star baselining or other means.

+ Identify and quantify facility improvements and ECMs, beginning with a go/no-go recommendation based on preliminary findings.

+ Perform preliminary energy modeling based on quick site audit data, and, where applicable, detailed survey work including data loggers and testing equipment.

+ Coordinate site visits with potential vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors as it pertains to the development of ECMs.

+ Assist with the creation of financial models based on customer budgets, anticipated savings, and proposed ECMs.

+ Assess and communicate project risks to Management.

+ Develop and document a detailed scope of work with project estimators.

+ Write technical narratives & executive summaries for customer proposals.

+ Write detailed technical reports as required to attain outside funding, including technical narratives of proposed improvements and ECMs.

Future Duties & Responsibilities – Areas of Growth

+ Research facility mechanical and electrical systems, in collaboration with site engineers, through shop drawings, control drawings, as-built drawings, Building Automation Systems, and facility schedules or use patterns.

+ Consult with facilities staff, building trades, and head engineers to document existing conditions, needs, and opportunities for efficiency.

+ Evaluate system performance for HVAC, BAS, Lighting, Envelope, and Electrical Systems.

+ Lead customer meetings to deliver presentations and explain proposals.

+ Perform detailed, traceable calculations related to expected operational savings after improvements, retro-commissioning, controls optimization, distributed generation, demand response, and renewable energy.

Qualifications

+ BS degree in Engineering.

+ 3–10 years of related engineering work experience.

+ Applicants should be at least an EIT with a plan for earning their PE within 1 year of onboarding.

+ Demonstrated experience with software-based building energy modeling (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus, Trane TRACE, IESVE, or similar) is required. Candidates should be prepared to walk through past modeling projects during the interview.

+ Mastery of HVAC fundamentals including psychrometric, load estimating, equipment selection, and system design.

+ Knowledge of Trane and competing equipment.

+ Certified Energy Manager (CEM) status is desired.

+ Retro-Commissioning Certification from ASHRAE, NEBB, etc. is a plus.

+ Knowledge of local and state energy design standards & building codes.

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills.

+ Must be able to multi-task, work well with others, and have a positive attitude.

+ Clean driving record and reliable personal vehicle.