Energy Engineer - Co-op
Veolia North America

Company Description

ABOUT:

A subsidiary of Veolia group, Veolia North America (VNA) offers a full spectrum of water, waste and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. VNA helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Mass., Veolia North America has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across the continent. Please visit our website

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE: The Co-op Energy Engineer will be primarily responsible for assisting energy engineers, project managers, and project executives who are actively engaged in developing technical energy solutions for our clients. For this position, candidates in any field of engineering will be considered. The day-to-day tasks for this position are highly variable, and job responsibilities will increase commensurate with the co-op's ability.

PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

With the assistance of our engineering staff, the Co-Op Energy Engineer will:

• Develop and validate load profiles for existing and proposed energy-intensive facilities.
• Review conceptual and schematic level design plans for proposed energy generation or load centers.
• Identify opportunities for distributed energy generation at client facilities. Distributed generation solutions may include cogeneration, biomass, wind, solar, energy storage, or other technologies.
• Performing detailed energy modeling to determine the appropriate technology, size, and operational strategy for proposed distributed generation facilities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of currently operating or proposed energy facilities.
• Assist with on-site energy audits and reports.
• Provide evaluation assistance with decarbonization projects and studies.
• Assist with the development of testing and commissioning procedures and reports.
• Review and validate electric utility bills for high-profile cogeneration facilities.
• Create and maintain energy and water budgets for select clients.

The duration of this co-op is 6 months. The position involves the ability to travel to our Cranston and Providence, Rhode Island project sites as well as additional project sites throughout the United States. All travel costs and expenses are covered.

The work environment is a professional, business casual office setting located close to mass transit in the Boston's Financial District. This position will include field work and/or travel.

Also reporting to our Cranston, Rhode Island job site at the John O. Pastore Center periodically.

Qualifications

Key Qualifications

• Candidate for a Bachelors or Masters of Science in Engineering, preferably with a concentration in energy or power systems.
• Introductory level knowledge of energy systems, including electric generating prime mover technologies, waste heat utilization systems, chilled water generation systems, and the integration of these technologies into one highly-efficient energy delivery system

Valued Experience

• Previous experience with consulting engineering firm(s) focused on applying proven components to a prescribed set of requirements.
• Previous experience with energy efficiency, engineering, or finance at an electric or natural gas utility company.
• Familiarity with centralized and distributed electric generation systems fueled by both conventional and renewable sources.
• Knowledge of building mechanical and electrical systems, including boilers, chillers, electrical switchgear, emergency generation, and building management systems

Required Characteristics

• Highly motivated individual who derives satisfaction from the delivery exceptional work product that assists the client fulfilling their needs.
• Excellent communications skills with the ability to interact and present challenging concepts to all levels of a client's origination, from operational management to senior leadership.
• Selfless attitude with the ability to contribute in a dynamic and evolving team environment.
• Highly developed leadership skills.
• Ability to receive, incorporate, and grow from constructive criticism.
• Passionate about energy systems and sustainability

Additional Information

DISCLAIMER:

The salary, compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of publication of this notice. The company reserves the right to change this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer! All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.