Energy Senior Project Developer at University Mechanical Contractors, Inc (UMC) in Lynnwood, Washington

Job Description:

UMC

Position Title: Energy Senior Project Developer
Date Posted: 12/16/2024
Location: Lynnwood, WA

Position Description

Starting Salary Range: $112,000 - $127,000 - depending on experience

Location: Lynnwood, WA

Classification: Exempt

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. - Sponsorship not available

General Position Summary:

Leads technical and financial development of turnkey energy projects including coordination and execution of Investment Grade Audit’s and Energy Services Proposals. This requires the PD to lead a development team consisting of Energy Engineers, Estimators, Mechanical Engineers & Project Managers as well as be the primary customer contact during the process. The position necessitates strong engineering and technical capabilities, understanding of energy and utilities, robust financial and marketing aptitude, innovative mind set, and strong written and verbal communication with all types of client stake holders..

Essential Job Functions:

1. Increase annual revenue by initiating new contacts with potential customers and fostering existing customer relationships.
2. Utilize strong interpersonal communication skills with internal and external customers to identify and develop projects that provide solutions to our clients needs.
3. Qualify project leads and limit risk through legal, financial and technical screening.
4. Analyze existing facilities systems and operating characteristics including energy efficiency, mechanical systems, HVAC, electrical, lighting, water, controls, waste heat recovery, and building envelope.
5. Robust understanding of thermal production technologies including but not limited to cogeneration, micro-turbine, turbine, and waste heat recovery.
6. Develop demand side conservation and supply side strategies.
7. Develop power, fuel, and thermal dispatch strategies and agreements.
8. Develop building baseline operating costs.
9. Develop complex life cycle cost modeling and prepare financial models incorporating ROI, life cycle costing, and internal rate of return, net present values, accounting rate of return, and simple pay-back.
10. Analyze and develop beneficial facility conservation measures and infrastructure improvement projects.
11. Perform and supervise preliminary and detailed facility audits to identify energy conservation measures and/or opportunities.
12. Coordinate and lead facility site visits and communicate with outside vendors as it pertains to Utility Conservation Measures (UCMs).
13. Assist sales effort in identification and qualification of potential projects.
14. Perform and supervise preliminary and detailed facility audits to identify energy conservation measures and/or opportunities.
15. Lead the development of preliminary and final proposals.
16. Lead client meetings and presentations.
17. Regular attendance and promptness are considered part of each employee's essential job functions.
18. Analyze blueprints and perform site surveys to identify mechanical, electrical, and control systems and determine facility operational characteristics.
19. Apply building energy simulation programs to develop energy, cooling, and heating load-building models using modeling software.
20. Develop design concepts and other written documentation for facility improvement measures; including accurate descriptions, savings potential, cost estimates, incentives/grants, payback and M&V procedures.
21. Understand and evaluate energy demand & supply side saving opportunities.
22. Create performance assurance plans and assist with performance contracts.
23. Oversee the monitoring of project performance (particularly those that include guaranteed savings).
24. Attend industry networking events including supporting the business through speaking opportunities as well as write thought leadership content for published and social media.

Position Requirements

Skills Required to Perform the Essential Duties of the Job:

1. Strong engineering and technical capabilities

2. Knowledge of energy and utilities

3. Strong financial and marketing aptitude

4. Innovative mindset

5. Strong verbal and written communication skills

6. Strong computer skills

7. Ability to prepare and deliver presentations

8. Capable of analyzing and thinking strategically

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Lead development teams consisting of Energy Engineers, Estimators, Mechanical Engineers and Project Managers, external vendors/subcontractors, as well as be the primary customer contact during the development process

Education/ Experience Requirements Needed to Perform the Essential Duties of the Job:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or another related field.

• 10 years of experience in the engineering field

• 5-10 years energy experience developing ESCO projects

Licensing or Other Special Certifications Required:

• Professional Engineer License preferred.

• Maintain a valid Drivers License and satisfactory driving record.

• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) certification preferred.

• LEED certification preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Affirmative Action:

UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

EEO Policy:

UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

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