Project Engineer

Who We Are

Willdan is a nationwide provider of comprehensive solutions that help organizations evolve and thrive as natural resources and infrastructure change. Since 1964, our team of experts in energy, engineering, safety, financial and strategic planning, microgrids, and software offer best-in-class services ranging from electric grid optimization to energy efficiency to energy design assistance. Using this collective expertise, we have delivered over 100,000 projects to public agencies, small businesses, healthcare, hospitality, and educational facilities. We provide program administration and assistance to improve grid resiliency to over 50 investor-owned utilities.

Willdan Lighting & Electric currently has an opening for a Project Engineer in Newark, NJ.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to program teams and ensure proper & timely follow up to complete requests.
• Process requests and work with teams to build future requirements for new tools and features.
• Preparing savings calculations in spreadsheets and whole building energy modeling programs (eQUEST, EnergyPro etc.)
• Create and manage projects to closure, with timely, efficient and pleasant follow up.
• Manage measure catalogs and material lists for various suppliers and vendors.
• Build rapport and provide details and feedback from the team.
• Assist in communicating technical results to the client and team.
• Strive to maintain project scope of work intent, schedule, performance and budget.
• Research and assessment of new EE technologies.
• Establish engineering design criteria for selected EE technologies.
• Develop customer proposals to implement recommendations.
• Review inspection photos or videos installations of new energy efficient measures, and review on-site inspection procedures.
• May be required to attend occasional on-site inspections to review installations.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience in any of the following: engineering analysis, energy auditing, design, commissioning, retro-commissioning or similar analysis of different buildings types.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders while delivering excellent customer service in a highly dynamic growth environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, evolving, entrepreneurial work environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and basic knowledge of energy modeling software, i.e. eQuest.
• A basic understanding of building mechanical and electrical systems, including advanced controls, HVAC, lighting, plumbing and other energy consuming systems.

EEO Non-Discrimination and ADA Reasonable Accommodation Statement Willdan is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, religion, military service or veteran status, disability, medical condition, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic testing, reproductive status or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Willdan does not discriminate on the basis of physical or mental disability where the essential functions of the job can be reasonably accommodated. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us.

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