SmartEdge is privately owned and operated since 1988, with corporate headquarters near Buffalo, New York. We have locations in New York State and Pennsylvania.  

Locations: Buffalo, Jamestown, Rochester, New York & Erie, Pennsylvania. We employ specialists in Engineering, Design, HVAC, and Security systems, IT/Data Networking, Sales, Administration, Service/Installation and Electrical/Mechanical Support.

SmartEdge clients are anything from manufacturing to service industries including: Research, Health care, School Districts/Universities, Transportation, Government Agencies, and Commercial Building Management clients.

Benefits of joining our team:

• Team Atmosphere
• Ongoing Company Events
• Paid Training
• Continuing Education assistance
• Company Provided Vehicle (if applicable)
• Company Provided Cell Phone (if applicable)
• Company Provided Uniforms (if applicable)
• Company Provided Laptop (if applicable)
• Discount Programs for Employees
• We promote from within
• Opportunities for advancement- We are GROWING!

Job Statement:

Responsible to manage energy engineers and also participate in the development of energy conservation measure analyses for proposals, preliminary assessments, and comprehensive energy assessments that are the technical foundation for Energy-Based Performance Contracts and Energy Conservation Construction Projects.  In addition, responsible for managing the Measurement and Verification process for customers that are in the Guarantee phase of the Performance Contract.

Essential/Critical Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate utility bill analyses
• Develop benchmarking comparisons
• Conduct thorough and comprehensive site surveys
• Develop preliminary savings and cost estimates
• Assist in developing comprehensive building analyses
• Interface with contractors to establish final costs
• Develop spreadsheets to present results of audits
• Develop project cash flows
• Prepare final PEAs and CEAs
• Stay within budgeted allocations for projects
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations
• Research new products and provide input to others
• Research new funding opportunities
• Provide M&V support
• Provide timely, accurate, relevant information to the General Manager
• Provide supervision/leadership to energy engineers
• Provide support to other SmartEdge personnel and overall sales efforts
• Measurement and verification of energy savings.
• Oversee M&V process

Education and Experience:

• Minimum 4 year engineering degree required.
• Professional engineering licensure preferred.
• CEM certification preferred; LEED certification preferred.
• Experience with and knowledge of HVAC systems and temperature controls, electrical systems, lighting system design required.
• Experience performing utility bill analyses required.
• Experience performing building audits including, but not limited, to HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, electrical systems, and building envelope, required.
• Experience using test equipment including, but not limited to, combustion analyzers, power factor meters, digital multi-meters, data loggers, ultrasonic testers, anemometers, and air volume testing equipment.
• Experience estimating equipment installation costs.
• Experience writing project specifications.
• Excellent computer skills required; Ability to create spreadsheets and databases.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Energy Analysis Software for measurement and verification.
• Experience with building simulation software.
• Experience in completing ASHRAE levels 1, 2, & 3 energy audits.
• Experience in the implementation of measurement and verification protocols for energy performance contracts.

Personal Characteristics:

• Ability to work independently without day to day supervision.
• Be creative and open-minded.
• Possess superior communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Possess superior organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to coordinate detailed field surveys in a team environment.
• Ability to produce effectively under deadline pressure.
• Ability to direct and lead efforts of other personnel.
• Take responsibility for accuracy of work and project performance.
• Ability to work on several projects concurrently with deadlines that may conflict.
• Ability to write in a clear, concise manner, conveying facts in an organized manner.
• Ability to participate in client meetings and presentations, clearly conveying technical aspects of proposals and audits.
• Commitment to follow all safety requirements.
• Commitment to accomplish training goals.
   

What employees and how many are managed by the person in this job:

• Energy Engineers (2+)

Company Benefits:

• Compensation based on experience
• Medical benefits - health and dental (Employer/employee contribution) insurance
• Flex Plan and Health Savings Accounts
• 401k Pension Plan with employer contribution
• 8-1/2 Holidays
• Vacation dependent on years of service
• 5 Personal Days (compensated for if not used where applicable)
• Life Insurance (2 times salary)
• Long Term Disability Plan
• Tuition assistance program
• Long Term Care
• Voluntary Disability Programs

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New Hires must provide verification to work in the United States.  The company performs background checks on all new hires.