Energy and Decarbonization Engineer

Change the future with us.

We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever‑changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re‑inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.

What will you do?

Actively contribute to shaping a sustainable future while staying at the cutting edge of decarbonization efforts. As an Energy and Decarbonization Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our customers and partners, helping them navigate the complex challenges of energy efficiency and decarbonization. By leveraging our cutting‑edge technologies, ground‑breaking solutions, and extensive industry expertise, you will play a pivotal role in supporting our customers’ sustainability goals, driving meaningful change across various sectors, and impacting the environment and the global fight against climate change.

Responsibilities:

Client Engagement & Project Development

• Work closely with clients and Siemens Business Development team to understand customers’ needs, strategic priorities, drive, and support project development activities.
• Participate and at times lead client meetings and presentations.
• Lead and support the development of performance contracting proposals.

Energy Analysis & Engineering Assessment

• Perform thorough utility bill analysis, developing energy intensity indices that provide valuable insights into energy consumption patterns.
• Conduct comprehensive facility energy audits, leveraging your expertise to identify and recommend facility improvement measures (FIMs) and capital renewal opportunities related to energy efficiency enhancements and decarbonization.
• Identify potential utility supply‑side opportunities, allowing our customers to optimize their energy usage and reduce their environmental impact.
• Independently perform detailed engineering calculations to assess energy / costs / GHG reduction potential, including financial and life‑cycle analyses.

Technical Measurement, Verification & Data Collection

• Take or supervise equipment measurements, data logging, and equipment trending.
• Collaborate on developing measurement and verification (M&V) contract documents, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of performance data.

Reporting, Documentation & Design Support

• Develop design concepts and other written documentation to sales and management concerning recommended FIMs, including accurate descriptions, savings potential, cost estimates and backup data to verify FIMs.

Location: This is a hybrid role requiring in‑office presence (1‑3 days/week) in our Halifax/Dartmouth NS office.

What will you need to succeed?

Experience & Technical Expertise:

• Minimum 5 years of Energy Engineering experience with large HVAC Retrofit, Mechanical, Electrical and Controls Projects, including Building Optimization and Performance Assurance (Measurement & Verification) experience.
• Expertise in building central plants / HVAC / electrical systems / lighting systems, building automation, building envelope, domestic water systems, energy profiling and decarbonization pathways.
• Expertise in alternative energy systems including cogeneration, solar PV and solar thermal systems.
• Expertise in common building, HVAC and electrical building codes.
• Awareness of Measurement & Verification protocols, such as IPMPV.
• Proficiency with MS suite of applications.

Professional Acumen and Competencies:

• Possess strong business acumen.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, and ability to communicate with contractors, consultants, and customer representatives from technical to C‑suite level.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Other Requirements:

• A valid and unrestricted G/Class 5 driver’s licence and vehicle is for travel to customer sites within assigned region(s).
• Travel: involves variable travel requirements within the Halifax/Dartmouth, with periods of up to 100% travel during certain weeks, balanced by periods of minimal travel. Flexibility in scheduling and willingness to accommodate fluctuating travel demands is essential.
• A passion for decarbonization, innovation, and making a difference towards a more sustainable future.
• General knowledge of Health & Safety procedures.

Asset(s):

• Professional Engineering designation and/or CMVP certification.
• Bilingual French communication skills.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

• Freedom and a healthy work‑ life balance– Embrace our flexible work environment with flex hours, telecommuting and digital workspaces.
• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Profit sharing available.
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
• Participate in our celebrations, social events and off‑site business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Salary is commensurate with experience, and ranges between $85,000 CAD - $110,000 CAD, excluding bonus and benefits. In addition to base salary, this role includes eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus 10% of base salary, based on Company performance metrics.

Siemens is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, Siemens Canada will provide reasonable accommodation for disabilities to support participation of candidates in all aspects of the recruitment process. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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