Energy Efficiency Engineer (Remote Work)

Kimmel & Associates • Contractor • Remote (Columbus, Ohio, United States) • $0 / year • 21h ago

Our client is a leading facility solutions provider dedicated to helping organizations improve building performance through innovative energy and infrastructure solutions. Their expertise spans HVAC system design, electrical upgrades, building automation systems, maintenance, repair, and comprehensive energy conservation initiatives.
With a proven track record of reducing operating costs while improving sustainability and carbon reduction, the company partners with clients across commercial, institutional, healthcare, education, government, and industrial markets. As demand for energy-efficient infrastructure continues to grow, our client is seeking a Senior Energy Engineer to provide technical leadership on complex, high-impact projects.
The Senior Energy Engineer will lead the development, design, and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency projects for large, complex facilities. This role combines deep technical expertise with project leadership and client engagement, making it an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who is passionate about delivering innovative, sustainable building solutions.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with engineering, estimating, sales, and project management teams while serving as a technical resource for clients and mentoring junior engineering staff.
This position requires up to 30% travel to project sites. Remote employees must report to the company's Middleburg Heights headquarters at least once per week.
Lead the design, development, and implementation of energy conservation and efficiency projects for commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
Conduct comprehensive energy audits and evaluate utility consumption data.
Develop accurate and defensible energy savings calculations and financial analyses.
Collaborate with sales, engineering, estimating, and project management teams throughout project development and execution.
Present technical findings, recommendations, and project solutions to clients and internal stakeholders.
Provide technical leadership throughout project execution, ensuring quality, accuracy, and successful project delivery.
Mentor and support Energy Engineers and other project team members.
Stay current on emerging technologies, industry regulations, sustainability initiatives, and energy engineering best practices.
Support projects involving HVAC systems, building automation, lighting upgrades, renewable energy technologies, and central plant optimization.
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in energy engineering.
HVAC systems
Building automation systems (BAS)
Renewable energy technologies
Central plant design
Strong experience performing energy audits, utility analysis, and energy savings calculations.
Strong project leadership and collaboration skills.
Candidates must reside within approximately a 2-3-hour radius of Cleveland, Ohio, or be willing to relocate to the Cleveland or Columbus metropolitan area.
Citizen and able to successfully pass an FBI background investigation due to federal contract requirements.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation.
Experience serving healthcare, higher education, government, commercial, or industrial facilities.
Hybrid work environment with workplace flexibility
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid vacation, holidays, and personal time
Retirement savings plan with company contribution
Opportunity to work on innovative, high-impact energy efficiency and sustainability projects