Project Development Engineer

***This position has the potential to be a Hybrid or Remote position. Candidates must reside in New Mexico, Texas, or Colorado.***

ABOUT YEAROUT ENERGY

Yearout Energy is a client-centric firm that delivers turnkey integrated solutions that optimize the operational performance, design, efficiency, productivity, and maintenance of a wide range of facilities and infrastructure. We have assembled a team of highly experienced professionals from the energy services industry and have established ourselves as one of the premiere Energy Services Companies (ESCO) delivering high performance projects in the Southwest.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and perform ASHRAE Levels 1, 2, & 3 Commercial Building Energy Audits.
• Identify opportunities for energy and water conservation, on-site power generation, and resource conservation.
• Prepare project feasibility assessments, scopes of work, savings calculations, and investment grade audit reports.
• Serve as a technical resource in communications and presentations with the client.
• Review, analyze, and prepare conceptual and detailed design documents, bid documents, cost estimates, drawings, and specifications for facility improvement measures (FIMs).
• Coordinate with vendors and installation contractors for scoping and pricing or proposed FIMs.
• Support engineering activities during project development, construction, project commissioning, and operations, including savings calculations, proposals, reports, cost estimates, and presentations.
• Develop, implement, and enforce company-wide engineering and project development best practices.
• Gather and evaluate historic utility information to establish accurate baseline facility performance.
• Perform cost savings calculations, life-cycle cost analysis, and other project financial evaluations.
• Generate accurate computer-based energy models when appropriate.
• Carefully review submittals from vendors and subcontractors.
• Assist in proper equipment selection.
• Attend engineering, design, safety, construction, and any other project meetings as appropriate.
• Serve as a peer reviewer for calculations, estimates and scopes or work prepared by fellow engineering team members across the organization.
• Maintain awareness of new technologies, strategies, industry developments and standards.
• Participate in local industry organizations (e.g. AEE, ASHRAE, etc.) and encourage community involvement.
• Maintain knowledge of existing and upcoming building and energy codes that directly impact our core business.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to successfully move into problem-solving mode whenever challenges or concerns arise.
• Work well with and demonstrate respect for colleagues at all levels and consistently contribute to a positive work environment for the entire staff.
• Consistently meet internal and external deadlines.
• Promote a productive working atmosphere, and champion continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive collaboration across the organization to identify needs and develop scalable solutions.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS degree in Engineering or equivalent field of study
• 6+ years of industry experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) preferred
• Extensive knowledge of performance contracting, design-build construction, and delivery of projects to the MUSH market
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• An innovative and motivational mentality
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Confident and goal oriented
• Ability to travel up to 25%