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Description
VaCom Technologies is a nationally known energy efficiency contracting and technical consulting company specializing in refrigeration systems and industrial facilities. In business in California since 1992, VaCom delivers value to its customers by providing a variety of services and products to analyze, control and monitor energy using systems for commercial and industrial companies.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an individual with strong organizational skills and experience in technical analysis of HVACR systems to join our team in the position of Engineering Manager.
You'll work utilities, national agencies, and some of the best known food processors, distribution companies and "cold chain" operators in the nation, help develop creative energy solutions, and broaden your knowledge and experience in the growing business of energy efficiency. You'll play a key role in providing measurable energy and cost savings while helping to improve the global environment.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the CEO, you will have a pivotal role in ongoing development of VaCom's engineering and technical services capability. Under your leadership your team will deliver the analysis component in VaCom's 3-step energy efficiency strategy; which encompasses analysis, advanced control systems and performance monitoring. Your responsibilities will include:
- Oversee delivery of technical analysis work on a day-to-day basis
- Develop study methodologies, often utilizing DOE2.2R and similar simulation programs, manage creation of work plans, and provide technical review and direction in completion of studies
- Review, edit and produce technical study reports, and present to owners, utilities and other clients.
- Provide training and technical assistance for engineering team
- Contribute to development of advanced cooling / heating technologies and control methods.
- Coordinate development of processes for sustainable design and continuous efficiency improvements
- Direct development and maintenance of technical process methods and standards
Qualifications:
Necessary Capabilities:
- MSME degree or equivalent and PE
- Previous experience managing a technical staff with varying experience levels, and delivering a large number of concurrent projects
- Strong fundamental understanding of engineering thermodynamics, including vapor compression refrigeration cycle, air-side psychrometrics and energy relationships
- Advanced computer skills including spreadsheets and general engineering analysis tools
- Proven experience in technical writing and verbal delivery of technical information
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively while coordinating a large number of concurrent tasks in a fast-paced work environment
- Experience with energy efficiency and/or HVACR systems
Beneficial Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience in the HVACR industry
- Experience performing energy studies using building simulation software, such as DOE2
- Experience with utility energy efficiency programs
- Experience with control theory and PLC control systems
- Experience with utility programs or building codes
Compensation: $90,000 to $120,000, depending on experience and capabilities
Benefits:
- Health and dental insurance with 80% of the family premium paid and choice of several PPO and HMO plans
- 2 weeks or more of paid vacation per year
- Paid holidays and 40 hours of paid sick leave per year
- Retirement plan
- Term life insurance policy
- Section 125 medical savings account and dependent care savings account
Location: San Luis Obispo, California
Travel: Occasional