Project Engineer III (Energy Efficiency)

Location: Nashville, Tennessee; candidates must reside within the Tennessee Valley region and travel occasionally throughout the Valley.

Company

hirify.global, a member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm serving the energy, transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors.

What you will do

• Lead complex engineering assessments for organizations participating in Strategic Energy Management programs.
• Design, review, and approve multivariable regression models, normalization methods, statistical analyses, and IPMVP-compliant measurement and verification strategies.
• Advise operational leaders, engineering teams, utilities, and program stakeholders on energy performance, capital planning, and operational improvements.
• Conduct advanced engineering studies and root-cause analyses involving industrial systems and complex operational interactions.
• Lead technical QA/QC reviews and improve energy modeling and performance analysis practices.
• Mentor Energy Engineer I and II staff and represent the program as a technical subject matter expert.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, industrial, chemical, energy, manufacturing, agricultural, or civil engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 6–10 years of relevant experience in SEM, industrial operations, energy management, manufacturing, utility programs, consulting, facilities, reliability, or continuous improvement.
• Experience with Energy Management Systems, ISO 50001, PDCA principles, Energy Performance Indicators, and energy culture development.
• Expertise in industrial systems such as HVAC, steam, compressed air, motors, and controls.
• Experience with regression analysis, energy modeling, weather and production normalization, advanced statistical modeling, and IPMVP Option C whole-facility M&V.
• Experience leading QA/QC of savings methodologies and engineering calculations.

Nice to have

• CEM, CMVP, PE, CEA, CP EnMS, Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt, PMP, or CRL certification.
• ISO 50001 implementation experience.
• Strong stakeholder communication, relationship-building, influence, active listening, emotional intelligence, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with traditional and Roth options and company matching for eligible US employees.
• Paid time off ranging from 15 to 25 days per year depending on status and seniority.
• At least 8 paid holidays per year for full-time employees.
• Paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with applicable state laws.
• Potential eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on company, business segment, and individual performance.