Department Contact: Jalal Rastegary, (575) 646-1510, rastegar@nmsu.edu

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: Join our team as an Engineer, Intermediate and make a real impact by helping clients achieve significant energy efficiency. You will be responsible for conducting assessments and accurately calculating potential savings, then summarizing your findings in comprehensive reports.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Hiring department will not provide sponsorship for employment visas (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this position now or in the future.

Position Details

Position Title: Engineer,Inter

College/Division: Engineering College

Department: 360800-ENGINEERING NM RESOURCE NETWORK

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: Entry $59,965.78; Commensurate with Experience

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0

FLSA Status: Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Contingent upon external funding

Standard Work Schedule: Standard (M-F, 8-5)

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: Conduct energy efficiency assessments, calculate energy efficiency, and write reports. Work with other staff on the best practices for various energy savings technologies including lighting, HVAC, fans, pumps, air compression, and industrial process use. Conduct outreach and consult with the owners, facility managers, and contractors on energy efficiency options.

Plan and deliver presentations at meetings and training events to the business owners, managers, and employees. Such presentations will include professional societies. Complete technical and financial analyses after assessment and prepare reports. Assist in the preparation of federal and corporate funding proposals. Create new opportunities by preparing and submitting new project proposals to national funding agencies. Perform site-specific engineering analysis and evaluation of energy efficiency projects and programs involving industrial process equipment, such as pumps, fans, compressed air systems, complex central plant systems, and advanced HVAC equipment. Perform building energy use assessments and simulations using software packages such as eQuest, DOE2.2, EnergyPro, etc.Review and verify energy savings calculations.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience: 
Associate's Degree + 4 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 2 years of relevant experience.

Equivalent Qualifications: 
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Preferred Qualifications: 
Proficiency with database and analysis tools such as MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint is required. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills for customer communication. Possess strong communication skills, written and oral. Requires technical knowledge of energy efficiency, buildings, and equipment. The individual should display a positive, team-oriented attitude to match our friendly work environment. Willingness and ability to travel around the NM state and El Paso. Physical requirements of the position will require onsite inspections.

Special Certification/Licensure: 
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and experience with end-use metering instrumentation is extremely desirable.
Must have a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.