Engineer III or Senior Engineer - Energy Efficiency (Midwest Region)

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This role may be filled at the Sr. Engineer or Engineer III level based on experience and qualifications.

This role will primarily support the residential and non-residential energy efficiency and demand response programs. Strong preference will be given to those with previous energy efficiency experience or a focus in electrical, HVAC, or planned maintenance. This role can sit anywhere in the Midwest service regions (IN, OH, KY).

Position Summary

The energy efficiency engineer will possess the engineering acumen and energy efficiency knowledge to interact with customers, customer engineers and vendors. This individual will educate customers on program requirements and processes, the identification of potential projects, the evaluation of data and measures, and the calculations required for the identified projects. This individual in this position will also work alongside other subject matter experts, product managers, segment managers and customer account executives to deliver and improve upon energy efficiency programs.

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

60%

• Provides engineering/technical expertise for customers and program teams for the implementation of energy efficiency measures and demand response initiatives.

• Effectively coordinates with internal and external stakeholders. Maintains positive working relationships to effectively coordinated work activities across the Midwest region.

• Reviews project files from various non-residential energy efficiency programs for accuracy and completeness.

• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills and maintains accurate records and files.

• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.

30%:

• Identifies threats and opportunities for customer preferences and program design in the service region. Works with internal stakeholders to effectively communicate and attack the threats and opportunities identified.

• Assists in the planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities to ensure accomplishment of business goals and objectives.

• Reviews and/or prepares thorough and accurate technical reports and correspondence to internal and external stakeholders.

• Reviews measure calculations for energy efficiency programs.

10%

• Train and mentor internal stakeholders on energy efficiency and demand response programs, measures, calculations, etc.

• Stay up to date on industry best practices, emerging technologies, technical manual modifications, and regulatory changes.

• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Basic/Required Qualifications Engineer III

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience

• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE

• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.

• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Desired Qualifications

• 8+ years prior work-related experience

• Demonstrated ability to interpret data related to the program/targeted customers which results in the implementation of program improvements.

• Experience in the Utility DSM industry and represent Duke Energy on technical boards and panels.

• Ability to perform ASHRAE Level 2 or investment grade energy audits.

• Knowledge of corporation's business objectives, strategies, products and services, pricing and markets.

• Prior experience working for an energy utility or services company.

• Understanding of utility regulatory environment.

• Ability to represent the company and develop relationships with audiences on community, regional or national boards /committees; in community events or with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)for use with media, public meetings, etc.

• PE License, CEM and/or LC certification.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in engineering theories and principles

• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations,

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in principles of project management

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.

Travel Requirements

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