M&V Specialist – Energy Efficiency

Job Description

SOFT’s client located in NYC Metro Area is looking for a M&V Specialist – Energy Efficiency for a long term contract assignment.
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• Ensure candidates are LOCAL to greaterNew York City, NY area including New Jersey because requires on-site work (25% onsite and 75% remote). Include city, state with each candidates resume. The candidate will travel local area and will be reimbursed for mileage, tolls, and parking.
• Candidates must be US Citizen or Green Card Holder.
• We wont accept any GC-EAD candidates. I

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• Selected candidate for this position will be required to pass the required background check and drug test stated in the attached requisitions. Start date will be selected after candidate passes both.

Client is seeking a qualified individual to support commercial and industrial energy efficiency and demand management programs in New York/New Jersey. Responsibilities may include development of M&V plans, deployment and retrieval of metering equipment, energy analysis, site inspections, technical writing, and project management for multiple commercial and industrial energy efficiency projects and/or customers. Candidates must possess strong technical capabilities including knowledge of building systems, energy efficiency, demand management, green building and sustainability. The desired candidate will work collaboratively with the Advanced Energy team and clients to provide M&V support and implement market transforming programs that encourage energy efficiency across the Northeast.

The candidate will be presented with the challenge of a diverse range of projects found in commercial and industrial energy systems. There will be significant interface with clients that may require travel. The position requires the ability to manage projects, and lead, direct, and coordinate the work of team members (internal and external) of varied backgrounds. This position requires flexibility; diversity of technical expertise; strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; and excellent customer care skills. The candidate will rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of complicated tasks.

Key responsibilities include:
Coordinating and managing energy efficiency and demand management projects.
Working on a variety of energy saving calculations, strategies and projects.
Performing preliminary desk reviews and analysis.
Developing project-specific M&V plans including sampling approach and safety requirements.
Performing reviews of M&V plans to verify cost, approaches, and savings confidence.
Conducting pre-installation inspections to collect data and performing functional testing observations needed to establish baseline conditions.
Installing and removing meters and data collection equipment.
Collecting and analyzing data from a facilitys building automation system.
Analyzing M&V data to develop trends, confirm savings projections, establish baseline conditions, and/or establish proposed conditions.
Developing technical reports that summarize project scope, calculation methodologies, M&V activities, M&V results, key assumptions, and recommendations.
Keeping managers aware of project schedules and progress and providing regular time charging/budget updates as requested.
Providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and quality control of calculations.
Staying informed about energy issues and industry trends through regular technical reading and participation in local and national professional organizations.
Assisting in the development and/or implementation of technical protocols, quality assurance procedures and technical requirements for energy efficiency programs.
Assisting in the development and/or implementation of M&V guidelines for common measure types for energy efficiency programs.
Communicating with contractors and program administrators regarding program requirements.

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Strong working knowledge of measurement and verification techniques and how to apply IPMVP based on project scope and goals.
Strong understanding of safety practices required to perform on-site M&V.
Knowledge of building systems commissioning, HVAC design, energy efficiency technologies, green building and high-performance design.
Experience in the energy field, such as energy efficiency, distributed energy generation/combined heat and power, project economics/rate analysis, project design, renewable energy, HVAC, central heating and cooling plants
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Team-oriented, hands-on, highly skilled, adaptive, and client-focused.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must have a valid drivers license and a clean driving record.
Responsible for maintenance and fees of the transportation vehicle.

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Preference will be given to candidates familiar with M&V methods and have experience deploying equipment and analyzing M&V data to develop trends, confirm project savings, and establish baseline/proposed conditions.
CMVP (or equivalent) accreditation is preferred.
PE accreditation is a plus.

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3-10 years of experience within the green building, energy efficiency, building science, or related field is preferred.

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Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Energy). Other engineering disciplines will be considered.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $45.64 – $54.97 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Customer service: 5 years (Required)
• measurement and verification: 7 years (Required)
• project scope, calculation methodologies, M&V activities: 5 years (Required)
• HVAC design: 6 years (Required)
• energy efficiency, distributed energy generation: 5 years (Required)
• heat and power, project economics/rate analysis.: 5 years (Required)
• renewable energy, HVAC, central heating and cooling plants: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in New York, NY