Cox Enterprises · 1 day ago
Energy Conservation Senior Engineer
Cox Enterprises is focused on maximizing the development of Cox Conserves projects, and they are seeking an Energy Conservation Senior Engineer to support the Carbon Capital Team. This role involves project development, management, and general engineering for energy-related projects with an emphasis on energy conservation.
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Responsibilities
Perform detailed facility-level energy assessments and reports
Identify, develop and manage energy-related capital projects, with a focus on energy conservation projects, to align with Cox Conserves goals and reduce environmental impacts
Help team with strategic planning for department's annual and long-term capital budget expenditures
Execute financial models to determine investment IRR
Execute models to determine energy and environmental impact for projects
Ensure projects are developed correctly and accurately to reflect financial and environmental impacts
Ensure projects are integrated seamlessly into operations by developing and implementing training
Provide oversight to contract project managers in the execution of capital projects
Perform and manage facility sustainability audits to identify projects to maintain a strong sustainability project portfolio
Ensure safe work practices
Hire and manage vendors for the operation, maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment
Assist in design, construction, commissioning, and operations for projects
File reports with utilities and government entities or other Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as required
Analyze power bills and publications related to incentives to determine prospective locations for energy projects
Manage inventory of spare equipment for energy projects and other sustainability assets
Report all relevant project aspects and performance with all internal sustainability databases
Provide other support, as needed, to the Carbon Capital Team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or similar degree along with 4+ years of related experience. Candidate can also have a combination of an MS degree and 2+ years of experience, or 8 years in lieu of a degree
3+ years project development/management related experience
Results-oriented with demonstrated ability to manage resources to deliver projects on-time and on-budget
Effective team and corporate communication skills with an ability to establish cooperative team environments and to build effective partnerships
Analytical skills to evaluate data and make decisions
Able to lead root-cause analysis investigations
Aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving
Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams / schematics
Ability to read and understand mechanical, structural and architectural diagrams
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
Proficiency with energy modeling software
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
Preferred
Experience with all aspects of building operations: HVAC, electrical infrastructure, lighting, equipment loads, building envelope, etc
Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices
General knowledge of project development
Benefits
The flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations
Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members
Additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Parental leave
Company
Cox Enterprises
Cox Enterprises is a communications, media, and automotive services company.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.7M2014-12-15Grant· $1.7M
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