Measurement & Verification Specialist

Responsibilities

• Develop & implement Measurement & Verification (M&V) plans for P3 project sites.
• Review bid / contract packages for quality assurance and making sure that M&V requirements are properly identified.
• Coordinate M&V activities with energy analysts, design and commissioning engineers and project managers during proposal, energy audit, design, construction and commissioning periods.
• Interface with energy engineer for review of design intent and savings calculations.
• Review, analyze and manage energy analysis by others including utility bill accounting, GHG inventory, end-use analysis and tariff modeling.
• Participate in data collection and performance verification of retrofitted equipment.
• Conduct on-site spot measurements and short-term data collection during construction and post-retrofit periods as required.
• Review building or campus energy systems baselines and develop baseline adjustments based on site reviews.
• Analyze energy management control system’s operation, sequences and trend data for system optimization and compliance to the M&V plan.
• Make recommendations to sales, energy engineering, and project management teams for improved energy savings.
• Perform on-site troubleshooting and data logging to validate and correct project performance.
• Determine and forecast energy target gaps. Identify potential savings shortfall & mitigation opportunities, coordinate form of guarantee shortfall makeup and acceptance of annual performance period.
• Maintain all customer records related to energy metrics..
• Prepare savings guarantee and energy performance analysis and present to various stakeholders.
• Monitor and manage financial status of M&V install period projects and performance period contracts.
• Lead all aspects of monthly, quarterly, and annual energy reports.
• Perform the assigned duties in remote, collaborative team problem-solving environment.
• This position will have diverse accountability for multiple customers at various locations.
• This position will require travel 30% of the time.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3 years of hands on, engineering, operations or troubleshooting experience for controls systems or HVAC equipment.
• Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP / PMVA / PMVE).
• 2 years' experience in engineering and energy savings calculations for performance contracting.
• 2 years' knowledge and practice of M&V protocols and guidelines (like FEMP and IPMVP).
• 3 years working with Microsoft Office software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including layout for shared use and computational functions.
• Valid driver’s license

WE VALUE

• Experience with design and commissioning of HVAC and building controls & management systems.
• Knowledge of building energy simulation software programs such as eQUEST, EnergyPlus, EE4 etc.
• Effective face-to-face and online presentation, influencing, communicating, and negotiating skills.
• Succinct, clear technical and non-technical writing skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to provide sound and reliable judgment in business solutions.
• Ability to set up tasks, documents, and work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organization and planning skills including electronic file and email management.
• Advanced Excel, SQL, Access and Power BI use and programming skills.
27 days ago