Senior Project Operations Engineer

Based in Seattle, Optimum Energy is the leader in developing software solutions that optimize the energy consumption of HVAC systems, delivering electricity savings of up to 50%, along with significant water savings and reduced carbon emissions. A powerful cloud-based dashboard application, plus expert engineering support, ensures savings continue over the long-term and customers have the tools to meet their ongoing operational goals. More information can be found at http://www.optimumenergyco.com.

Title: Sr. Project Operations Engineer
Functional Area: Project Management
Reports to: VP of Development Solutions
Location: Remote
Job Type: Regular
Job Time: Full-Time
Experience Level: 15+ Years

Required Education: BS, Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent work experience)
Required Travel: 20 – 40%

Job Description:

Under minimal direction, participates as a leader of the Project Development Team to achieve department and project objectives on medium to large projects. Leads engineering, field auditing, data analysis processing, and financial modeling tasks during both preliminary and detailed development of projects. Performs high-level detailed analysis on more complex technical and financial elements, focused on delivering full project value to the customer through bundled programs. Responsible to establish an ongoing partnership with the customer on assigned projects. Leads & mentors other engineers.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provides technical, process and financial analysis support to the Development team during the design process.

• Assists as needed in developing the customer business case for the conceptual solution.

• Leads preliminary and detailed data collection and analysis as well as other specific tasks associated with the detailed development of medium to large projects ($5M-$100M).

• Builds and maintains a detailed development budget, scope, and schedule.

• Assists in preparing proposals and other customer communication documents.

• Utilizes / develops specialized functional expertise as a development team member.

• Has a high degree of technical competence in multiple functional areas, capable of assessing design risk and being accountable for all elements of large projects.

• Maintains current knowledge and relationships with subcontracting partners and vendors in the marketplace

• Performs on-site auditing and data collection at customer facilities as required to perform solution design or detailed development tasks.

• Performs detailed engineering and financial analysis to quantify cost savings or other customer benefits. Assists in technical or financial benchmarking as needed.

• Participate in a lead role in developing fee proposals, qualification packages, and RFP/RFQ responses. Participate in interviews and related sales activities.

• Ability to leads portions of customer presentations to all levels of the customers organization (technical, financial, C-level, etc) as needed.

• Responsible for remaining current with relevant engineering or design standards and practices.

• Maintains relevant professional certifications and licenses (e.g., Professional Engineering licenses).

• Responsibility for the promotion and adherence of safety policies.

Key Competencies and Skills Expectations:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field as appropriate.

• 15+ years or more experience in designing / developing building systems, energy modeling, construction or facility management.

• Fully competent in analysis and assessment of facility mechanical and electrical systems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead engineering teams, work effectively with others, drive for results, focus on the customer, and acts professionally and ethically.

• Has demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills and is comfortable working in customer-facing situations.

• Computer skills, including a proficient understanding of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, building energy modeling tools (eQuest), benchmarking tools, etc.

• Ability to travel approximately 20% - 40%.

We Offer:

• Choice between two medical plans (PPO or HDHP)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• FSA
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with an employer match
• 15 days Paid Time Off
• Paid Time Off during the week of Christmas and New Year’s
• 10 Paid Holidays

Salary Pay Range:

  $ - $ annually

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