Senior Energy Engineer – Industrial

Trio is a global energy and sustainability advisory company that helps large commercial, industrial, and institutional organizations navigate the energy landscape. Trio provides integrated strategy and implementation offerings across energy supply management, data management, energy optimization and electrification, clean energy, and sustainability to help the world’s largest organizations deliver on their strategic objectives and priorities.

The Trio family of companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of Edison International (NYSE: EIX).

Position Overview: 

We are seeking an experienced professional with a full understanding of relevant engineering concepts and experience with energy consulting projects, including energy audits, retro-commissioning (RCx) studies, conceptual development of capital energy efficiency, carbon reduction, renewable energy projects, and ability to resolve a variety of technical client issues as well as work with our Sales team to support Business Development efforts. This team member will lead a high performing team on exciting energy efficiency consulting projects. This job requires a fully qualified engineer who has shown previous success as a Project Manager or Senior Energy Engineer.

• Lead completion of energy audits, retro-commissioning, investigations, and carbon reduction (decarbonization) audits of various facilities - primarily in industrial facilities, occasionally including healthcare, laboratory, higher education, commercial, and municipal facilities. 
• Identify energy conservation projects that include both capital and operational measures
• Contribute to business development by supporting sales staff, developing proposals, scopes of work, etc. and participating in conversations with clients as a subject matter expert.
• Analyze data from temporary data loggers, permanent submeters, and customer provided BMS trend data to identify and quantify opportunities
• Troubleshoot faulty systems and provide recommendations for corrective actions
• Perform calculations of energy savings and help develop calculation templates
• Prepare project implementation cost estimates
• Review engineering designs, shop drawings, operation & maintenance manuals, and other construction documentation
• Prepare technical reports and presentations and assist in presenting to clients and senior leaders
• Ensure that savings projects for identified projects are plausible and financial risk is identified
• Experience with ongoing measurement and verification of projected energy savings is a plus 
• Attend jobsite meetings and field surveys as required
• Manage execution of projects and associated staff assignments to ensure timely client deliverables and quality
• Work with national clients to help achieve sustainability goals
• Develop and train Project Engineers and Associate Project Engineers

• In-depth knowledge of HVAC systems (steam, air and water distribution systems, etc.)
• Field experience with HVAC systems - boiler, chillers, air-handlers, etc. 
• Knowledge of process systems (Compressed air, process heating, process cooling, purified water, GMP / clean rooms, etc.)
• Experience in estimating HVAC and other energy project costs
• Experience in financial analysis of various energy projects
• Experience in measurement and verification of projected energy savings
• Familiarity with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol, Electrification projects, commercial and industrial heat pumps.
• A willingness to learn and work in a team environment with extensive contact with clients
• Ability to work autonomously and independently on tasks once properly trained by team
• Strong computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Power Point)
• Ability to travel up to 30%
• Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and coordinate activities of other personnel
• Contributes to and coordinates team development activities (training, tool development, etc.)
• Actively pursues technical development in areas relevant to project/team needs
• Shares knowledge via team trainings upon request
• Assists with tool development without guidance
• Presents results to customers
• Drives repeat business through excellent work; sales support as needed
• Manage energy engineers and senior energy engineers on projects

• 10-15 years of experience in the energy and/or retro-commissioning field (position level will align with candidate experience)
• Previous experience conducting on site analysis and leading ECM investigations.
• BS in engineering or higher
• Client facing communication skills
• Valid driver’s license is required
• CEM certification

• LEED AP, and other technical certifications a plus
• EIT/PE License 
• Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise
• Business development skills and contributions with new and existing clients

• Generous Paid Time Off (includes but not limited to Paid Parental Leave, Bereavement, Jury Duty, Sick, Vacation, etc.)    
• National Holiday Pay & Floating Holidays    
• 401(k) Employer Matching    
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision    
• Paid Parental Leave (Short term disability and 6 weeks of paid parental leave unless superseded by any state-specific benefits.)  
• Employer 100% Paid Life Insurance Benefits    
• Employer 100% Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability    
• Supplemental (Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits, Cancer/Critical Care, Hospitalization, Accident)    
• Parent Company ESPP   
• Education tuition or certification reimbursement program (from an accredited institution for college level and/or advance degree) 
• Short Term Incentive (STI) Bonus Based on Performance Goals 
• Hybrid or remote work schedule 

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Trio is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national original, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected status.    

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.      

NOTE: Trio is not the same company as Southern California Edison, the utility, and Trio is not regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.