Sr. Energy Engineer II

TEN is an independent energy services company that provides energy projects to state, local, and federal government, K12, higher education, healthcare, and large commercial and industrial customers. We help our clients address deferred maintenance, invest in infrastructure, make their buildings more efficient and sustainable, incorporate renewable energy, decarbonize their enterprise, and make their operations more resilient.

TEN brings the latest technology, new engineering ideas, and creative financing and ownership solutions to deliver projects quickly and efficiently.

Part of the Duquesne Light Holdings, Inc. (DLH) family of companies, TEN has the capacity to deliver, finance, and guarantee all levels of projects and technology applications.

Summary

Reporting to TEN's Vice President, Engineering and Performance, the Senior Energy (Project) Engineer is responsible for leading the technical delivery of energy projects across commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. You will engineer projects from feasibility through design and into construction, participating in ensuring the solutions you have developed are commissioned for optimized performance as designed, reducing utility and operating and maintenance costs. This role ensures that the designs provided meet technical, regulatory, and quality standards while aligning with project objectives and client requirements. The Senior Energy (Project) Engineer will collaborate closely with internal development, engineering, construction, and performance teams, external design professionals (architects and engineers) and subcontractors to translate conceptual designs into executable plan documents and constructable project strategies.

Location: DMV (Washington Metropolitan Area - DC, Maryland, Virginia) and will work from either a TEN office or a home-based office and will require travel to customer sites as necessary.

Project Development & Feasibility

• Conduct energy audits (ASHRAE Level 1-3), utility data analysis, and end-use profiling to identify savings opportunities.
• Develop feasibility studies, savings calculations, and business cases (NPV, IRR, payback, LCOE).
• Build and calibrate energy models (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus, Trane 3D, Carrier HAP)
• Prepare scenario analyses for distributed energy resources (DERs) (e.g., solar PV, BESS, CHP/microturbine, demand response, electrification) a plus.
• Presentation and Customer meeting participation

Technical Design & Engineering

• Produce engineering deliverables: one-line diagrams, equipment selection, specifications, load calculations, schematics, solution summaries, and design submittals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes/standards (e.g., NEC, NFPA, ASHRAE 90.1, IECC) and local utility interconnection requirements.
• Participate in QA/QC reviews, design risk assessments, and constructability checks.

Project Execution & Controls

• Coordinate with construction team, subcontractors, OEMs, and integrators.
• Review submittals and RFIs.
• Site inspections, quality control, support commissioning, and start-up
• Assist in developing O&M manuals and training.
• Assist in building and implementing measurement and verification (M&V) plans, tracking performance, and delivering post-implementation reports.

Permitting, Incentives & Compliance

• Assist in navigating permitting and interconnection processes with authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and utilities.
• Assist with identifying and securing incentives, grants, and rebates where applicable.
• Maintain rigorous safety practices and environmental compliance.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Present technical findings to clients and executives in clear, business-focused terms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, development, construction, performance and finance departments to align scope and outcomes.
• Prepare concise reports, design packages/submittals, energy conservation measure (ECM) summaries and executive summaries.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural, or Energy Engineering (or related field).
• 10+ years of experience performing energy audits, delivering energy efficiency and/or distributed energy projects.
• Proficiency in energy modeling tools, and Excel-based analysis.
• Familiarity with electrical and mechanical systems (switchgear, drives, HVAC, boilers, chillers, controls).
• Experience with construction and implementation of ECMs from constructability aspect
• Strong Scope of Work development for subcontractors to reduce company risks
• Awareness of strong project management fundamentals (schedule/budget control, risk management, vendor coordination)

Preferred Qualifications:

* Professional Engineer (PE or EIT on path to PE) Certified Energy Manager (CEM);

* Experience with DERs (solar, storage, CHP, microgrids), utility interconnection, and commissioning.

* Working knowledge of name brand building automation systems (BAS) and measurement & verification (IPMVP) protocols.

* Experience with incentive programs (utility rebates, state/energy grants) and decarbonization roadmaps.

• Word/Excel for documenting and analytics
• Procore for development, design, and project management
• Energy modeling (eQUEST/EnergyPlus/Trane 3D/Carrier HAP
• Controls/SCADA familiarity, BI/reporting tools (Power BI preferred).

• Technical Rigor: Applies engineering first principles with practical field judgment.
• Project Delivery: Plans, executes, and closes project deliverables with discipline; mitigates risk early.
• Communication: Simplifies complex technical topics for non-technical stakeholders.
• Financial Acumen: Connects technical scope to business outcomes (cash flow, ROI).
• Problem Solving: Anticipates constraints; proposes options and trade-offs.
• Safety Mindset: Champions site safety and compliance.

Working Conditions:

• Travel: mostly local ~20-40% (regional project sites; adjust as needed). Drivers license required.
• Physical: Ability to climb ladders, work around mechanical/electrical equipment, and use PPE.
• Work Environment: Construction site, customer facility, and office settings; occasional off-hours for travel and collaboration.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Duquesne Light Holdings is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of the employment relationship, without discrimination because of race, age, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity or status as a Vietnam era or special disabled veteran or any other unlawful basis, as defined by applicable law, and fostering a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and retaliation. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, hiring, compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, transfer, layoffs, return from a layoff, training and development, and other privileges of employment. An integral part of Duquesne Light Holdings' commitment is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws concerning equal employment and affirmative action.

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