Energy Auditor

Abraxas Energy Consulting, LLC, a subsidiary of Hillmann Consulting, LLC, is a nationwide energy auditing and consulting firm that provides energy assessments, training, and software tools to assist facilities in reducing energy and water waste. Together, Abraxas and Hillmann can provide customized Energy Analysis, Energy Accounting, Environmental Health and Safety, Remediation Support, Real Estate Due Diligence, Geotechnical, and Laboratory Analysis services. Abraxas and Hillmann deliver consulting with an uncompromising commitment to customer service, safety, and increasing value and quality to our clients.

Abraxas has an immediate opening for an Energy Auditor to perform facility energy and water assessments. Typical assignments will include conducting on-site energy and water assessments, supporting retro-commissioning activities, field measurement and verification, and field diagnostic testing/deployment. All field activities require supporting office activities including: field reports, data tabulation, research, and analysis. This position requires a high level of individual initiative, responsibility, work ethic and time management skills to meet shifting and overlapping project deadlines. The ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members to request information, solicit feedback, and clearly define project responsibilities is crucial. The Energy Auditor will also need to communicate with their peers and Project Managers regarding their schedule, roadblocks to their work, and additional support that may be required.

Salary Range: $60K/yr – $85K/yr

Responsibilities:

Field Tasks

• Inventory and collect equipment data for lighting, HVAC, motors, water fixtures, etc.
• Conduct energy audits. The tasks will range in complexity from one day walk thru site visits to investment grade energy audits to identify energy reduction opportunities in lighting, HVAC, building envelope, water, renewables, controls, and other energy and water using systems. On simple facilities, the Energy Auditor may perform this work independently. On more complicated facilities, the Auditor is led by an Energy Engineer.
• Adapt to varying field data collection techniques including handwritten notes, tablet-based tools, photo logging, review of as-built drawings, review of building control systems, use of measurement devices and hand tools, etc.
• Support building retro-commissioning activities including functional performance testing and monitoring of equipment under the direction of an Energy Engineer or Project Manager.
• Deploy field diagnostic equipment such as wireless monitoring systems, data loggers, flow meters, power loggers, multimeters, temperature devices, air flow meters, manometers, lighting meters, current transducers, appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), hand tools, etc.

Analysis

• Analyze and evaluate results from measurements including interval energy data, lighting readings, etc.
• Perform energy and economic analysis of energy efficiency measures using energy modeling software, spreadsheets and other tools.
• Market research and data collection for new technologies, equipment costs, install cost estimates, etc.
• Interpret, and tabulate information from facility mechanical and electrical drawings such as lighting fixture counts, mechanical equipment ratings/locations, piping diagrams, etc.
• Evaluate operations and maintenance savings and estimate the cost to implement energy conservation measures.

Reporting and Presentation

• Document and communicate the results of energy audits through written reports, PowerPoint presentations, meetings, and conference calls.
• Meet with clients and team members to discuss energy efficiency measures.
• Keep current with new energy efficiency technologies and strategies.
• Manipulate large volumes of utility data and facility trend data in Excel and/or specialized software without corrupting it.
• Organize and analyze utility bill data.
• Benchmark facility energy use data.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Meeting these qualifications will make you eligible for a starting salary at the low end of the posted range.

• Preferred: Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or other four-year STEM degree.
• Minimum: 2-year technical, math, or science degree and an eagerness to learn advanced concepts and practical experience.
• Mastery of the English language – written and spoken.
• Intermediate competency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word and ability to improve.
• Ability to observe and understand the operation of complex mechanical and electrical systems including actuators, valves, fans, motors, pumps, compressors and associated sensors and control algorithms.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals and to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to draw and interpret bar graphs, scatter plots, process diagrams, etc.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations and permutations and apply principles of advanced calculus, modern algebra, and advanced statistical theory.
• Ability to deal with non-verbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.). Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Meeting these qualifications may make you eligible for a starting salary at the high end of the posted range.

• 2-5+ Years of experience working on or assessing large commercial facilities’ energy using equipment.
• Experience with consumer side energy analysis (energy efficiency, renewable technology, HVAC analysis, building load analysis, etc.). Knowledge from directly related coursework will be considered.
• Understanding of basic concepts required for analyzing building envelope, mechanical systems, electrical systems, lighting systems, etc.
• Experience developing energy simulation models with DOE-2, eQUEST, TRANE TRACE 700 or similar programs.
• A certification or working towards certification in any of the following: Certified Energy Manager, Certified Lighting Efficiency Professional, LEED Accreditation, Certified Energy Auditor, Engineer in Training, or Professional Engineer license.
• Extensive experience with the use of Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, detailed spreadsheet analysis, and high-quality technical report writing.

Travel – While many project assignments are local or regional, the Energy Auditor should expect to be gone from home 5-7 nights per month on average. Abraxas reimburses all travel expenses according to the company’s Travel and Expense Policy.

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, stand, talk, hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
• Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point).
• Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships).

Wrok Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• This position works in an environment with moderate noise level. (Examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic.)
• This position occasionally works in an environment with a loud noise level. (Examples: jack hammer work, front row at a rock concert.)
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in high precarious places (examples: ladders and rooftops).
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

Benefits:

Abraxas and Hillmann are committed to the professional development and well-being of our employees. The following benefits are offered to employees:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• VTO – An extra paid day off to volunteer for the cause of your choice and great opportunities to participate in many of our charitable endeavors.

Abraxas Energy Consulting and Hillmann Consulting, LLC are an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disability, national origin, creed, ancestry, familial status, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, domestic partnership or civil union status, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or genetic information.