Engineer 1

Interested in joining a growing company where you will work with talented colleagues, enhance a supportive and energetic culture, and be part of the climate solution? At Energy Solutions, we focus on the big impacts. And we believe that market-based programs can be a powerful force to deliver large-scale energy, carbon, and water-use savings. Since 1995, we’ve harnessed that power to offer proven, performance-based solutions for our utility, government, and institutional customers.

Energy Solution is currently seeking an Engineer I to support energy efficiency and technical programs by analyzing energy savings, evaluating equipment and project costs, researching technologies, and helping ensure accurate program delivery.

Working alongside experienced engineers and cross-functional teams, the Engineer I will apply established engineering principles to real-world projects, analyze technical data, prepare documentation, and help maintain accurate savings and cost information. This role offers a great opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise while gaining hands-on experience in energy efficiency and program implementation.

Bring your analytical mindset and attention to detail to a role where you can grow your engineering career and advance efficient energy solutions

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Analyzes equipment eligibility, customer eligibility, project applications, and supporting documentation against established program requirements 
• Analyzes equipment submittals, plans, technical documentation, and application information to support program implementation 
• Verifies customer-submitted data and technical inputs for completeness, accuracy, and consistency 
• Applies established engineering methodologies, assumptions, equations, and technical inputs to calculate energy, demand, and cost savings 
• Applies established savings methodologies to project and equipment data to develop accurate savings values for program implementation, client reporting, and invoicing 
• Analyzes standard- and high-efficiency equipment cost data to calculate incremental measure costs and support program requirements 
• Analyzes technical data, engineering assumptions, equipment performance, and project information to support engineering evaluations and program delivery 
• Identifies unusual results, technical discrepancies, or conditions outside established methodologies and escalates them to the Lead Engineer or other senior engineering staff for guidance
• Researches energy efficiency technologies, industry trends, emerging solutions, equipment characteristics, and technical information to support program initiatives 
• Researches applicable codes, standards, regulations, and technical requirements and reports potential impacts on engineering calculations and program implementation 
• Applies quality checks to analytical inputs and outputs to support accurate information within program systems, client reporting, invoicing, and related deliverables 
• Identifies technical issues, discrepancies, and potential quality concerns and escalates them appropriately 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field 
• 2 years of relevant engineering, energy efficiency, utility, sustainability, technical consulting, or related professional experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience 
• Experience applying engineering principles and established methodologies to technical analyses or calculations 
• Experience performing or supporting energy, demand, equipment performance, cost, or similar technical calculations 
• Experience analyzing technical data and evaluating information for accuracy and completeness 
• Experience using spreadsheets, databases, engineering tools, or reporting applications to support technical work 
• Experience preparing technical calculations, documentation, reports, or presentations 

 The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $85,000, with a target compensation of $70,000 - $80,750 based on experience and qualifications.

Compensation is commensurate with experience and includes a generous retirement package. Energy Solutions provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, other pre-tax contribution plans and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

AI Use

At Energy Solutions we believe in the importance of authentic interactions and equitable opportunities. We base our candidate selection on one’s own skills, knowledge, and experience. To ensure the integrity and fairness of our interview process, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools (including Generative AI) or other means to generate or assist with responses during interviews is strictly prohibited. This practice supports our commitment to create a transparent and equitable space where skills, knowledge and experience can truly shine.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Energy Solutions is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. We afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Energy Solutions conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Office Locations and a Remote Workforce

Energy Solutions operates as a predominantly remote workforce with offices in  six different locations. Employees who reside within 40 miles of an office (except New York) will be assigned to that location, though in-office attendance requirements may vary by team. At this time, we are not accepting applications from candidates residing in the following states: Delaware, Kentucky, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, and North Dakota.

Background Check Information

Information will be requested to perform the compulsory background check. A drug screen and authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely are preconditions of employment. Energy Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.

Reasonable Accommodations 

Energy Solutions is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations in completing this application, interviewing, and/or completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please email [email protected].

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