Energy Engineer/Energy Modeler

Company: Cushman & Wakefield
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a highly motivated Energy Engineer / Energy Modeler to join our growing team. This position requires a self-motivated individual with strong skills in data analysis, interpersonal communication, and project management. The successful candidate will work directly with energy team members to develop energy, water, and greenhouse gas / carbon emission strategies and initiatives to support our commercial office and industrial real estate clients.This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing team that is spearheading greenhouse gas reduction programs for major national clients in the real estate sector. This position may require coordination directly with our clients; therefore, they must have superior communication, writing, and presentation skills. The position also involves producing high-quality deliverables including technical communication through graphs, tables, and presentations to our clients.Job DescriptionDuties and Responsibilities

• Understand commercial building HVAC systems and emerging high-performance alternatives systems that may be used in energy retrofits.
• Review ARCH and MEP drawings for existing buildings and systems.
• Lead in the development of energy saving strategies and the identification of energy efficiency measures and emissions reduction measures for existing buildings using spreadsheets and other tools for calculations of energy / cost savings and return on investment.
• Preparation of preliminary cost estimates for recommended measures.
• Perform ASHRAE Level I & ASHRAE Level II Energy Audits in existing buildings.
• Perform energy modeling analyses utilizing IESVE.
• Provide consultation to clients or other engineers on topics such as climate control systems, energy modeling, data logging, building automation systems, lighting or daylighting design, sustainable design, and energy auditing.
• Understand energy efficiency and sustainability ordinances and associated requirements for various cities and states, including but not limited to NYC, Boston, DC, Chicago, Saint Louis, Denver, California, and Philadelphia.
• Support the capabilities of Cushman & Wakefield and managed buildings to apply for utility or other local incentives.
• Provide written technical and non-technical reports for program compliance and ownership review.
• Support your project team working on client engagements. Function well when working in interdisciplinary teams that include technical and non-technical staff.
• Regularly review own project deliverables for quality, ensuring the work is accurate, on time, and on budget while meeting the client's needs.
• Proactively participate in business development efforts to grow Cushman & Wakefield's ESG practice.
• Help shape the trajectory of Cushman & Wakefield's ESG practice-one of the fastest-growing areas of our business-with lots of opportunities to grow as a leader, expert, and mentor.
• Perform all other duties as needed and assigned.Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
  • Ability to efficiently create high quality energy models.
  • Comfort with managing data-driven tasks in Excel and other software platforms, including some complex calculations and estimation methods.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Ability to effectively manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects at the same time.
  • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to effectively review and generate reports, graphs, and presentations.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • A self-motivator with a strong work ethic and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to Travel up to 12 days per month.Knowledge and Experience :
    • Bachelor's degree in technical field (math, engineering, or science) or related work experience.
    • At least 2-3 years of applicable work experience in a related field.
    • Energy modeling experience with IESVE, eQuest, or other energy modeling software.Optional but Beneficial Skills :
      • Four-year engineering degree from an ABET accredited institution.
      • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (PE).
      • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA).
      • Direct experience in energy, asset, and / or portfolio management within the commercial real estate industry.
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