Engineering Technician

Overview :

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Engineering Technician position primary responsibilities will involve collaborating with engineers and public utility specialists to achieve the organization's energy efficiency targets.

Additionally, this technician will interact with various staff members across different departments and engage with external customers such as utilities and other federal agencies.

This full-time position is located in Portland, OR.

Responsibilities :

Provide energy efficiency project technical support while serving on conservation service teams : Perform outreach and customer service duties associated with identifying, auditing, documenting, and implementing energy efficiency projects, performing measurement and verification, and providing technical guidance and assistance.

Visit utilities and end-users to identify, audit, and document energy efficiency projects. Work with the utility and / or end user to help identify and document solutions where energy efficiency can benefit both the end user and utility.

Support staff to promote the energy efficiency program and provide proactive customer service. The potential audience includes utilities, federal agencies, trade allies (contractors, equipment vendors, distributors), and industry associations.

This could be achieved via phone, web or in person. Serve as part of a team advancing energy efficiency offerings for commercial, residential, and / or agricultural applications.

Conduct on-site audits to document current equipment, facilities, or mechanical / electrical systems to support the identification, development, analysis, and the measurement and verification of energy efficiency measures and projects.

Research equipment and systems technical specifications to support audits and analysis of energy efficiency projects. Utilize energy efficiency calculators and reporting tools to document and report audit findings and determine energy savings.

Develop audit and reporting tools to support on-site audits and project analysis. Different equipment, facilities, and mechanical / electrical systems use different auditing and reporting tools to ensure all appropriate information is documented.

Identify, develop, and manage energy efficiency projects with oversight of project manager or designated staff member. Verify customer satisfaction with project progress / completion.

Verify documentation and specifications are accurate. Ensure all required information and documentation is collected. May facilitate the following : Project scoping.

Project development. Project verification.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology is optional.
• 4 years of demonstrated experience in energy efficiency OR 4 years conducting audits or evaluations of equipment, facilities, or mechanical / electrical systems OR 8 years as a facility manager or facility maintenance technician.
• A combined experience of 4 years or more in the following areas :
• Experience auditing and documenting equipment, facilities, or mechanical / electrical systems such as lighting, HVAC, building structure or envelope, or other mechanical / electrical systems.
• Experience using auditing tools and software to document equipment specifications, quantity, and / or operations.
• Project management, facility management, and / or maintenance experience.
• Experience specifying or maintaining lighting, HVAC, or other commercial building equipment or systems.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required.
30+ days ago