Kawi Energy Group is a leading provider of energy services dedicated to energy efficiency, the reduction of Green House Gases and environmental sustainability. We empowers key decision makers by providing them with customized solutions that will drive the energy sector transition to a truly sustainable economy. We achieve this by developing and scaling dynamic solutions centered on sustainable practices and the implementation of these measures leading to realized savings for the client. Kawi Energy Group aims to promote energy efficiency and the growth of the green economy by providing affordable and turnkey energy solution services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

·        Conduct BPI (Building Performance Institute) certified energy audits, including diagnostic testing such as blower door and combustion safety testing.

·        Ability to perform and read reports, including the ability to perform and report Manual N calculations.

·        Perform detailed energy savings calculations and spreadsheet analysis.

·        Collect and evaluate project documentation such as utility bills, as-built drawings, and other pertinent project information.

·        Administer energy efficiency incentive programs, including identifying, estimating, and processing applicable utility and state incentives and rebates.

·        Perform data entry and analyze energy usage data collected from audits, utility bills, and metering.

·        Use effective writing and verbal skills to deliver high-quality reports and presentations.

·        Calculate cost savings and return on investment (ROI) for energy-efficient improvements.

·        Review architectural, mechanical, or electrical plans and specifications to evaluate energy efficiency or determine economic, service, or engineering feasibility.

·        Inspect or monitor energy systems, including heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) or daylighting systems to determine energy use or potential energy savings.

·        Conduct site visits to identify and/or confirm potential electric and gas conservation measures.

·        Ability to review and analyze energy models, using software such as eQuest, EnergyPlus, TREAT, WrightSoft, or HAP, Viewpoint and Smart.

Additional Duties Here:

·        Required to meet project submission deadlines.

·        Coordinate meetings with energy contractors/consultants.

·        All Willdan employees are expected to follow company policies and procedures, whether those policies and procedures are established in writing or in practice. All employees must adhere to the highest ethical standards, respect, and cooperation in the workplace and focus on delivering a world-class experience to internal customers and all clients and business partners.

Job Requirements / Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, in engineering, preferred.

·        0 - 2 year experience in engineering/energy engineering industry.

·        Ability to learn quickly from fellow engineers and supervisors, look up and reference ASHRAE standards, self-learn HVACR systems and components.

·        Ability to work on multiple projects/tasks simultaneously and ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.

·        Ability to collaborate and contribute within a team environment.

·        Ability to communicate proactively with the team, customers, and contractors.

·        Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, evolving, entrepreneurial work environment.

·        Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and familiar with HVAC-R Modeling software (eQuest, Energy Plus, etc.)

·        Ability to travel up to 10% of the time (post-pandemic: this is flexible at the current time). Travel may include various means of transportation including automobile, public transportation, rail, and airplane.

·        BPI (Building Performance Institute) certification, or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe of employment.

·        Knowledge of state and utility energy efficiency incentive and rebate programs.

·        Familiarity with NYC Energy Conservation Code, NYC Local Laws (LL84, LL87, LL97), and the Energy Code of New York State, a plus.

·        OSHA 30 certification, or willingness to obtain within 2 weeks of employment, a plus.

·        Additional certifications a plus: Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Energy Auditor (CEA), Existing Building Commissioning Professional (EBCP), or Engineer in Training (EIT).

Quality and Safety Standards:

Work product must be high quality. Must have the ability to innovate process improvements to achieve the highest operational standards. Takes a proactive approach to safety in the workplace for all Willdan Performance Engineering, Willdan Group, Inc. operations, subsidiaries, offices, company worksites, and client/affiliate worksites, while traveling on behalf of the company and while working remotely.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

·        While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell; traverse business office areas.

·        Must be able to type on a computer keyboard, use 10-key, dial a telephone and efficiently utilize other common office equipment requiring the ability to use fingers and hands on a regular basis using fine motor movements. Must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and 25 pounds on an occasional basis. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

·        Must be able to effectively communicate, both in writing and verbally, complex ideas, information, and concepts to all levels in the organization including executive management. Must be able to participate in verbal and written conversations, requiring ability to read, talk, hear, and understand what others are communicating as well as able to write, speak and effectively communicate with others. 

Workplace Conditions and Environment:

·        Regularly works in a modern business office environment and may occasionally work at other off-site locations. This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, regular business hours. This position may infrequently require longer hours and weekend work.

·        The office environment is temperature controlled from 65 – 75 degrees, with no exposure to variable extremes of excessive heat or cold temperatures.

·        Mild exposure to electrical shock through the use of office equipment such as computers, printers, telephones, cellular phones , and copier machines.

·        Equipment Used:

o  Modern office equipment used includes a personal computer, printer, telephone, cellular phone, and copy machine.

Disclaimer:

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Nothing in this job description changes the at-will nature of the employment relationship.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

Company Guidelines:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee during the course of employment. Additional duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as business needs dictate and as the supervisory personnel deems appropriate. All Willdan Performance Engineering, Willdan Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries ("WGI") employees are expected to follow company policies and procedures, whether those policies and procedures are established in writing or in practice. All WGI employees must adhere to the highest of ethical standards, respect, and cooperation in the workplace and focus on delivering a world-class experience to coworkers, business affiliates, and all WGI clients.