Energy Efficiency Engineer

Energy Efficiency Engineer

This is a hybrid position requiring at least 3 days of in-office work each week, and will be based out of our offices in Little Rock, AR. Those candidates from outside the area, if selected, will be expected to relocate to the Greater Little Rock Area. The selected candidate will be placed as an Engineer level I, II, or III based on education and experience, as well as demonstrated success at the engineering level.

Job Summary/Purpose:

The engineer role will be the technical resource for Entergy Arkansas's Energy Efficiency Department. The Engineering position candidate should expect to use industry certifications, on-the-job experience and a formal technical/engineering education to successfully fill this position. Candidates willing to learn or expand their energy efficiency knowledge and possess the self-motivation to support their career development will thrive in this position.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

The Engineer will be responsible for the analysis of energy efficiency measures, integration of energy efficiency standards, evaluation of energy efficiency savings as well as quality assurance and quality control processes, including conducting field inspections of completed projects and the supervision of contract field inspectors. The Engineer will ensure validity of the energy savings used to reach APSC mandated savings targets as well as support the associated regulatory filings. The Engineer will also calculate the Lost Contribution to Fixed Costs as prescribed by the Arkansas Public Service Commission. The Engineer will be the departmental lead for cost/benefit tests and the standardized system testing model (DSMore). The Engineer will work closely with Energy Efficiency Project Managers to audit work packages, develop departmental budgets, financial forecasts as well as report on the actual financial results. The successful candidate will have the ability to keep the department technically current while gaining essential administration skills by:

• Gaining exposure to departmental processes
• Getting valuable experience with contract management
• Developing into a subject matter expert on energy efficiency
• Learning interdepartmental dependencies and processes
• Gaining regulatory exposure
• Cultivating varied Project Management skills

Minimum Requirements: Education:

A bachelor's degree from a four-year accredited institution is required. Preference will be given to a degree in Energy Efficiency Engineering, Energy Management or Electrical Engineering. Other Engineering disciplines and technical degrees will be considered with other utility or energy efficiency experience.

Minimum Requirements: Experience:

• Engineer I: 0+ years of experience
• Engineer II: 2+ years of experience (1 year with a M.S.)
• Engineer III: 4+ years of experience
• Highly Preferred: 5 years of energy efficiency or energy related experience

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge and Skills:

• The successful candidate will have good organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities with fluctuating priorities and the capacity to work well under pressure.
• The candidates must be self-motivated and a dependable team player.
• All candidates should have the ability to make public presentations.
• Knowledge of fundamental economics, cost control, and spreadsheet-based analytics is required.
• Candidate must be proficient in MS Office, Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
• It is preferred that applicants should have some experience with enterprise financial information technology systems.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Business Energy Professional (BEP)
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM)
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)
• Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP)