Engineer II, Policy and Ratings (Hybrid & Remote - US)

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Requirements:

• A technical bachelor’s degree with a preference towards mechanical, industrial, electrical, or environmental engineering.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in engineering or work in related area.
• Knowledge of Title 24, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC, and other energy codes.
• Demonstrated ability to write reports, technical papers, and provide technical presentations to knowledgeable audiences.
• Experience with data analysis, scripting, and large-scale simulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to observe Pacific Time working hours as needed.
• Willingness to conduct occasional business travel (approximately 3 to 4 times per year).
• Ability to work in the US without requiring Energy Solutions to commence or sponsor an immigration case in order to employ you now or in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Analysis of zero-carbon and energy efficient technologies in the context of energy policy, including aspects such as the development of product technical potential and feasibility, energy savings, cost-effectiveness, code compliance, and market barriers.
• Perform building energy modeling using physics engines such as EnergyPlus and apply statistical methods and other post-processing analyses (including data analysis and scripting) to results.
• Help craft long-term market transformation strategies intended to accelerate the market adoption rate of zero-carbon and energy efficient measures and technologies.
• Support senior engineering staff to develop product testing plans, oversee testing regimens at accredited test labs, and perform analysis on test results for product categories undergoing standards updates.
• Write reports on technical topics in support of codes and standards rulemakings (e.g., Title 24 CASE Reports, federal appliance standards advocacy comment letters), proposals to change test methods and minimum energy performance standards proposals, code readiness and emerging technology studies, and other public-facing documents.
• Work with team members to engage with industry stakeholders to advance product efficiency goals through codes and standards rulemakings.
• Support our team in preparing for and participating in public hearings, at the state and national level as well as meetings of national stakeholder groups / working groups and industry committees.