Energy Specialist

Our Company is currently seeking a self-motivated, hardworkingEnergy Specialistto join our Toronto Office. In this position, you will assist with a variety of multi-year energy management projects. This position ensures feasible measure development through identification of cost savings for the client. This position is expected to begin in early May 2027.

Position:

Energy Specialist

Location:

Downtown Toronto, ON

Salary Range:

$65,000 - $72,000

Responsibilities:

The Responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with preliminary and detailed facility audits to identify facility improvement measures and/or opportunities.
• Conduct facility site visits, analyze current situation and assist with facility improvement measure plans.
• Coordinate and communicate with outside consultants and/or contractors.
• Assists with the identification and qualification of potential performance contracting projects
• Assists in the development of preliminary and final performance contracting proposals
• Applies building energy simulation programs to develop energy, cooling, and heating load-building models using modeling software.
• Assist with measure design and development through creation of documentation including accurate descriptions, savings potential, and cost estimates
• Develop tender documents and design packages which include drawings, specifications and sequences of operations
• Support internal monitoring and verification initiatives
• Sustaining relationships with building performance and utility program sponsors
• Working with the Project Engineer, Program Manager and Construction Manager in support of project implementation
• Participates in client meetings and presentations.
• Reviews construction documentation (i.e. change orders)
• Field reviews of installed systems
• Overtime as required

Education:

• A university degree in a relevant engineering discipline, or the equivalent, combined with experience working in a directly related field such as engineering or construction management;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• LEED accreditation is an asset
• Familiarity with AutoCAD an asset
• Exposure with simulation software eQUEST an asset

Experience and Requirements:

• Minimum 0-1 year of relevant engineering experience, including energy balances and calculations, auditing of mechanical, control, and domestic water systems, mechanical and control systems design and analysis, and recommissioning activities
• Exposure to lighting audits, pre and post utility analysis and measurement and verification services an asset
• Effective influencing, communicating, and negotiating skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to provide sound and reliable judgment in business solutions
• Sound business acumen, including resource management, cash flows, conflict resolution, and contract management
• Strong organizational and planning skills

Job Specific Competencies:

Analytical Thinking

- Analyzing complex situations and synthesizing information to understand issues, identify options, and support sound decision making.

Attention to Detail

- Working in a conscientious, consistent and thorough manner by identifying obscure details that are important within a context of distracting information.

Client Focus

- Providing value- added service excellence to internal and/or external clients.

Critical Judgment

- Evaluating ideas and information by identifying and handling ambiguity; while referring to objective criteria to reach rational conclusion.

Information Gathering and Processing

- Locating and collecting data from appropriate sources and analyzing it to prepare meaningful and concise reports that summarize the information.

Initiative

- Dealing with situations and issues proactively and persistently, seizing opportunities that arise.

Planning & Organizing

- Developing, implementing, evaluating and adjusting plans to reach goals, while ensuring the optimal use of resources.

Resilience

- Remains energized and focused in the face of ambiguity, change, ongoing, or regular strenuous demands.

Teamwork

- Fosters teamwork and work collaboratively with others to achieve organizational goals.

Using Information Technology

- Using software and information technology to accomplish one's work.

Writing Skills

- Communicating and conveying complex ideas and information in writing to ensure that information and messages are understood and have the desired impact.