Energy Solutions Engineer

Company: CPL ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
Location: Richmond
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Why This Role Matters: As a seasoned energy professional, the Energy Solutions Engineer identifies business opportunities as well as provide technical leadership in the analysis and optimization of building HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems across CPL’s diverse practice areas. This regional role performs benchmarking, audits, feasibility studies, and utility bill analyses; develops energy conservation measures; and supports implementation planning across a wide range of project types and delivery models. As a senior member of the Energy team, the Energy Engineer II collaborates closely with regional MEP teams and the national Business Development function to identify opportunities, pursue funding, and respond to RFPs. What You'll do: Identify and qualify regional opportunities, state programs, and grant/funding pathways; partner with the national Business Development team and the broader Energy team to pursue and co-develop pursuits. Integrate and collaborate with regional office locations across Placemaking, Healthcare, Community, and Higher Education practices to establish new avenues for revenue. Serve as the local energy resource to support National and regional practice leaders, project managers, and clients. Integrate with Building Systems (MEP)team as the regional energy subject matter expert, coordinating energy-related scope, QA/QC, and technical delivery. Provide technical assistance for regional and national RFP responses, including scope development, narratives, pricing inputs, and technical exhibits. Perform initial Energy Use Intensity (EUI) benchmarking and utility bill analysis to vet prospective opportunities and quantify baseline performance. Perform ASHRAE Level II audits and feasibility studies; develop energy conservation measures and conceptual implementation pathways. Support clients with RFP development, technical questions, and procurement support; prepare technical review matrices and selection recommendations, as requested. Conduct sustainable product and services research, including emerging technologies (e.g., solar PV, battery storage, electrification, controls, and analytics). Assist with developing repeatable processes and tools for delivering new and existing energy services. Create incentive and grant documentation for utility, state, and federal programs, as applicable. Assist with commissioning and retro-commissioning efforts as the local boots on the ground resource for ongoing and upcoming projects. What You Bring: BS in Mechanical Engineering, Energy Systems Engineering, or equivalent education and experience Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience with at least4years focused on Energy Engineering. Professional Energy licensure or CEM Experience identifying new business opportunities and forming partnerships with potential clients. Proficient in identifying energy saving opportunities for building systems Fundamental knowledge of applicable codes and standards, including mechanical and energy codes and relevant ASHRAE standards. Experience performing energy audits and implementing energy projects Knowledge and experience with solarpv,battery storage, and advanced technologiesis a plus Ability toperform energy calculations and utility bill analyses with ease Aptitude for creative problem-solving, particularly in time-sensitive situations which require fast turnaround A background including zero net energy projects is a plus. What We Offer: Healthcare for you and your family: Medical, Dental& Vision insurance. Single HDHP Medical plan with 100% paid premium. Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match. Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Long-Term Disability Insurance Company/team member premium sharing. FREE Life Insurance and ADD Insurance Voluntary Life Insurance for you and your family. FREE Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance. PTO Sick Time 8 Holidays a year. Retirement Savings Plan - Contribution from CPL to grow your retirement funds. Tuition Assistance: You may be eligible for continuing education assistance. Student Loan Assistance Program: CPL will contribute up to a maximum of $100 a month for 5 years ($6,000 total) towards student loan debt. Internal Mobility & Career Advancement. Licensure Assistance. What Does It Look Like Working Here ? We believe that building a strong community is about establishing a prevailing sense of fellowship among our team members, friends, and neighbors. Collaboration – working with others towards the best solution, placing great emphasis on the collective wisdom of our internal teams. Family – celebrating others’ successes, genuinely caring about the happiness and well-being of our team members and recognizing their own families as extensions of the CPL family. Fun – not taking oneself too seriously, fully understanding that fun at work is conducive to productivity. Inspiration – contributing to an uplifting workplace that facilitates growth and success by maintaining a positive, upbeat attitude. Integrity – doing what is ethically right and providing reliable follow-through on commitments. Ingenuity – seeking new opportunities and consistently identifying unexpected and practical ways to solve problems. The rate for this position generally ranges between $112,000 to $135,237 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employees already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions. CPL does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. CPL will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with CPL. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through our Talent Acquisition Team. CPL is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to gender, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, citizenship, military or veteran status, gender expression and/or identity, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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