Energy Efficiency Engineer

Location: Des Moines, Iowa, United States; hybrid workplace. Local travel up to 20% is required, including customer site visits.

Salary: $60,000–$90,000 per year, plus potential discretionary annual bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on energy efficiency and clean energy solutions for utilities.

What you will do

• Support prescriptive and custom energy efficiency projects through energy modeling, simulation, economic analysis, project scoping, and implementation planning.
• Assess medium to large commercial and industrial facilities to identify improvements across lighting, HVAC, compressed air, refrigeration, process heating, motors, boilers, pumping, and other energy systems.
• Prepare technical reports covering energy savings, cost savings, project costs, incentives, and simple payback.
• Conduct measurement and verification site visits, install monitoring equipment, collect BAS data, perform functional tests, and verify project installations.
• Coordinate with program staff, contractors, utility customers, and other stakeholders to maximize program benefits.
• Deliver clear, technically rigorous work while maintaining project budgets and schedules.

Requirements

• BS or MS degree, preferably in Mechanical, Energy, or a related Engineering discipline.
• 2–4 years of project experience or similar experience in the energy efficiency industry.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and collaborate with technical staff.
• Strong oral communication, writing, analytical, planning, organizational, and self-management skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license, good driving record, and personal vehicle required for customer site visits.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to travel locally up to 20%.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of energy savings opportunities in building energy systems.
• Familiarity with IECC, Code of Federal Regulations, ASHRAE 90.1, or similar standards.
• Experience managing multiple projects or programs, budgets, deliverables, and client relationships.
• Progress toward or interest in obtaining a P.E., C.E.M., C.B.C.P., C.E.A., or similar certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Three weeks of paid vacation annually and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, and supplemental benefits.
• Employment is contingent on successful background and reference checks; a pre-employment drug screen may apply.