Project Development Engineer

Dalkia US

  • Full time
  • 2 months ago
  • Remote
  • Remote

Job Description

Project Development Engineer
Dalkia Energy Solutions, LLC is strengthening its team and is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Project Development Engineer. This is a remote position that ideally would have a home office based out of the northeastern part of the US (New York to Maine).
Dalkia is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
Role Summary:
In this role, you will assist in the development and implementation of energy efficiency projects for various building types. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers early in their careers to gain hands-on experience and develop their skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. This role will support projects from site audit, through efficiency measure identification and development, and then through implementation and construction. The focus of this role will be to support the work of Senior Project Development Engineers/Development Managers in performing on-site audits, identifying project measures, developing actionable scopes of work, building energy savings models, researching incentive opportunities, engaging with internal and external stakeholders to build project budgets, and supporting the delivery teams as a technical resource during project implementations.
What would you be doing at Dalkia?
  • Assist in the development of energy efficiency projects, including conducting preliminary site audits and data collection. This does require travel to job sites across the U.S. during ~25% of the time (about 3-4 overnight stays/month).
  • Conduct field analysis of mechanical systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Perform analysis on a variety of data sets such as TMY weather data, equipment specification/design data, and metered power, flow, temperature, and pressure data.
  • Support senior engineers in performing energy/monetary savings calculations and creating custom energy savings workbooks.
  • Support technical project development with the creation of drawings, diagrams, written scopes of work, RFP documents, and field verification of building systems.
  • Participate in the design and budgeting of energy efficiency measures.
  • Provide technical support to project implementation teams (project managers, project coordinators, subcontractors, and external clients) to help ensure the execution of projects per design intent.
  • Collaborate with team members to develop and improve innovative solution offerings for clients.
  • Assist in preparing proposals and presentations for clients and stakeholders.
  • Learning! Attend training, webinars, etc. Pursue certifications of interest such as P.E., CEM, and CMVP. Coordinate technical and new technology learning sessions with vendor partners for the broader project development team.
  • Ability to work independently or collaborate with a broader team.
What is Dalkia looking for in a successful candidate?
Required Job Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in the energy efficiency industry or a related field.
  • General understanding of energy efficiency principles and building systems.
  • HVAC, steam, compressed air, chillers, lighting, Building Management Systems (BMS), Refrigeration
  • Experience in and ability to read and interpret mechanical/electrical drawings and technical documents.
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and particularly Microsoft Excel for the creation of custom energy savings models.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with energy modeling and data analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and other similar software.
  • Knowledge of metering software and devices.
  • Public speaking & presentation skills
  • Eagerness to learn and take on new challenges.
  • What are some of the things Dalkia offers to its employees?
    • Full benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance)
    • 401k with company match
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Generous paid holiday schedule
    • A culture of safety, collaboration, and appreciation

    Who is Dalkia Energy Solutions?

    Dalkia is a leading company in the field of energy efficiency solutions, dedicated to improving building systems to reduce energy consumption and mitigate climate change. Our team is passionate about developing innovative and practical solutions for a sustainable future. This is centered around a holistic approach to energy efficiency, decarbonization, and renewable energy to provide tailored solutions for a wide array of clients in different industries including commercial, industrial, municipal, hospitality, healthcare, grocery, and more. Dalkia identifies, engineers, procures, and constructs these solutions across all types of building systems including HVAC, building controls, chilled water, boilers, steam, domestic hot water, lighting, compressed air, and solar. These solutions are implemented at client facilities across the US and Canada with a geographic focus in the Northeast, Southwest, and West Coast.

    By joining Dalkia, you will serve as a business partner and be part of a committed and dynamic team with a great corporate culture.

    Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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