Energy Consultant / Mechanical Engineer – Junior (Remote Option Available)

Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking full-time Mechanical Engineers to work on various energy contracts for clients across the United States and managed out of our San Diego, California office. Remote work arrangements may be considered.

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with worldclass engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

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Your Role

You will work on energy resilience, energy auditing, retro-commissioning, and other energy projects for various clients. You will be integrated into our team framework to conduct energy and water resilience studies; perform investigations of HVAC and plumbing equipment, and energy management control systems (EMCS)/direct digital control (DDC), lighting, power, or other energy-related systems to recommend advanced control strategies; identify energy conservation opportunities; and help facilitate the implementation of projects, initiatives, and programs that increase energy and water resilience, reduce energy consumption and demand, save money, and help the environment. Work tasks involve a combination of office duties and frequent field visits in and around various client facility sites.

Primary office duties include:

Assessing thermal resilience and developing solutions to improve thermal resilience at sites in both hot and cold climates
Assessing water and wastewater infrastructure systems and developing solutions to improve resilience of both
Assessing thermal requirements and developing alternative solutions to achieve required heating and cooling capacities at various sites
Developing facility energy conservation measures and efficiency improvements
Developing energy savings estimates through building energy modeling and other engineering calculations
Developing cost and payback analyses for identified initiatives
Maintaining detailed and accurate project records including data, documentation, and reports
Developing technical reports or portions of technical reports, at times under tight deadlines
Analyzing energy and utilities data
Performing design reviews and proposing recommendations for improvements
Recommending improvements to utility procurement and operations
Other related duties

Field work can be strenuous with long days. Roughly 0 to 25% travel required that includes overnight stays, usually less than a week at a time. Field duties include:

Conducting facility audits
Performing field inspections and functional performance tests
Reviewing operating modes, sequence of operations, and specifics of equipment, operations, and maintenance
Identifying energy and water conservation opportunities
Troubleshooting system operational issues that impact system operation and energy efficiency
Delivering technical presentations to clients
Effectively communicating with both client leadership and facility maintenance personnel
Meeting with clients
Managing onsite personnel, including subcontractors, to adapt to changing field conditions and still meet the objectives of the project

General project support duties include:

Working collaboratively to achieve results
Daily communication with team members
Daily meetings to coordinate work efforts to feed work seamlessly
Document deliverable management
Securing qualified resources to meet project objectives
Procuring subcontractors when necessary
Meeting or exceeding client expectations

We are a collaborative team, building on the expertise and strengths of each team member to exceed contract requirements and client goals. We provide training opportunities to all our team members to improve our skillset and keep us on the cutting edge in the energy resilience, conservation, efficiency, and management industry.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in energy or water resilience, energy consulting, energy auditing, commissioning, or retro-commissioning engineering. Experience with project development, life-cycle cost analysis, direct digital controls, microgrid controls, and building/system optimization is highly desired. Previous experience working at Federal / Department of Defense facilities is a plus.
We are looking for future team members with:

Strong HVAC and/or controls background
Knowledge and capabilities to perform investigation of HVAC equipment and EMCS/DDC systems to recommend and implement advanced control strategies
Knowledge of utility information systems, energy and water management technologies, and metering
Ability to communicate and work with all team members in a conscientious and inclusive way
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to produce results
Ability to produce technically correct finished work, including technical reports, white papers, metrics, and briefs
Proficient computer skills, including the use of spreadsheets, especially MS Excel, and other database applications

Experience with eQUEST, Energy Pro, or other modeling software is a plus.
BS in mechanical engineering or energy-related field is required, but equivalent demonstrated experience may be acceptable.
Possession of one or more of the following registrations or certifications is preferred:

Professional Engineer license
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE)
Certified Building Commissioning Professional (CBCP) from the AEE
Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP) from the AEE
Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP) from the Building Commissioning Association (BCA)
Commissioning Process Management Professional (CPMP) from ASHRAE
Accredited Commissioning Process Authority Professional (ACPAP) from the University of Wisconsin

U.S. citizenship is required, and you must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Current security clearance, particularly Secret Clearance, is preferred.
The work environment will consist of an office environment, as well as frequent field visits in and around various client facility sites. You must be able to exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree, such as walking 3 to 6 miles in a few hours. You must be able to climb ladders, access roofs, and access narrow electrical and mechanical rooms.
At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities as well as client and project requirements.

Salary Range: $80,000 – $109,000
The base salary range represents the low and high end of the proposed salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance, as part of a compensation package.

About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties.
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