Associate Technical Specialist

The RISE Group, Inc. is seeking an Associate Technical Specialist to support engineering in providing energy savings and carbon reduction plans for various buildings on behalf of utilities and energy program sponsors. The Associate Technical Specialist will focus on data collection and input to support potential energy-efficiency measures and develop and present proposed work plans to energy end-users. The specialist will work in conjunction with the engineering group to review proposed scopes of work and develop energy efficiency, decarbonization, and microgrid assessments. Excellent career opportunity for individuals with energy-efficiency experience who are interested in serving buildings and their systems or for candidates with specialized experience in applicable technologies.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Collection of on-site data utilized to develop calculations and system models.
• Evaluate opportunities for efficiency upgrades, controls, and facility decarbonization.
• Develop models showing impacts of renewable energy systems.
• Assist with developing reports for recommended energy-efficiency measures, including accurate life cycle cost estimates and impacts.
• Work with engineering team and internal sales staff to review energy efficiency calculations and system data to verify accuracy.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of buildings and their various system types.
• Coordinate all available incentives and financing options, including utility-company rebates.
• Develop and nurture client relationships, and follow up as necessary to ensure high customer satisfaction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 1-3 years of energy-efficiency experience;
• Strong analytical, writing and communications skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to tactfully manage customer relationships.
• A commitment to and enthusiasm for energy efficiency.
• Proficiency with Windows-based computer applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• College diploma including studies in a relevant technical discipline.
• Other combinations of education, training and experience will be evaluated on an individual basis.
• A valid driver’s license, clean driving record and the ability to travel to customer locations throughout New England.
• Physically able to fulfill job functions, including lifting up to 50 lbs. and carrying and climbing step ladders.
• Able to pass criminal background and drug screening tests.

Preferred Qualifications

• College Degree in energy or environmental field.
• Experience working with/for utility companies and securing available incentives for energy end-users.
• Business-to-business sales experience.
• Electrical/mechanical trade license.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentive program
• Paid holidays and time off, Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Health care benefits through United HealthCare, Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan.
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are

The RISE Group is a professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life — and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity.

From day one and throughout your career with us, you’ll find a workplace with a culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our walls and out in our communities. We strive to be a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

The RISE Group, Inc. is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

The RISE Group, Inc. is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.