Engineer

Portland Energy Conservation, Inc. (PECI) is an industry leader with over 25 years of history developing and implementing innovative approaches to energy and resource efficiency. We offer our local and national clients a unique combination of expert research, program design, and on-the-ground delivery. We have exciting opportunities for individuals who want to bring their passion and commitment to work within the energy efficiency market. 

Position Overview: 

PECI's technical teams bring solid experience to our clients in the fields of HVAC systems, controls technology and commissioning, promoting energy efficiency best practices in commercial and institutional buildings.  We strive to improve system and technology performance, with an eye for how things really work in the field.  Simply put, we work hard to make buildings and their systems work well.

PECI offers a creative and dynamic consulting environment where engineers gain practical experience and then leverage that experience to more broadly transform the market for best practices in energy efficient technologies, systems, and services.  We are looking for candidates with experience in HVAC systems and control applications to help promote the adoption of energy efficiency strategies in buildings throughout the United States. Specific job responsibilities may include performing technical research, identifying new efficiency opportunities, calculating energy savings potential of strategies, writing technical reports, conducting field testing of systems and supporting other research efforts into energy efficiency for new and existing buildings.

Responsibilities:

• A high level of interest in improving energy efficiency in buildings
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Learning agility; continuously seeking new knowledge
• Proficiency with spreadsheets
• Strong technical writing, including writing reports, papers, specifications and guides
• Develop, understand and meet project objectives, scope, budget and schedule
• Team orientation
• Proactive communication skills working with colleagues and clients
• Well-developed presentation and written communication skills

Qualifications:

A minimum of 2 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Energy efficiency consulting
• Energy codes and standards
• Energy savings calculations and data analysis methodologies
• HVAC mechanical and/or controls design and installation
• HVAC operations and maintenance, including troubleshooting problems, including large built-up systems and packaged rooftop units

Additional experience in one or more of the following areas helpful:

• Building commissioning for new or existing buildings
• Measurement and verification of energy savings
• Utility energy efficiency program implementation

To Apply: 

Please apply online.