Job Location: Wisconsin Remote - Madison, WI Salary Range: $81,228.00 - $99,340.00 Salary/year Travel Percentage: Up to 10% Apply your technical skills to truly make a difference in the fight against climate change and inequity of its impacts. The Energy Engineer role at Slipstream is part of our Research Team where we study, develop, and test the next generation of energy solutions across multiple sectors of the economy. Slipstream is a national, mission-driven, non-profit organization that accelerates climate solutions. For everyone. We inspire new solutions to big energy challenges. We are optimistic, inclusive, and ambitious about our impact. Our Research Team is a national leader in understanding the real impacts that these new solutions have on addressing climate change. We are seeking an Energy Engineer who will play an integral role on the Research Team by working on teams to conduct research projects (including field measurement) to quantify energy impacts and help us achieve clean energy and equity solutions. Our ideal Energy Engineer is highly organized and a strong collaborator in a project-team environment. You have experience with energy systems in buildings and communities. You are an analytical thinker with a strong ability to solve complex engineering problems. You want to creatively address climate change using your technical skills and your curiosity. Show us how you collaborate and how you include under-represented perspectives to drive better ideas. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds. You are the key to the success of our organization by demonstrating our values, engaging in our mission, and creating results that will produce enduring economic and environmental benefits for all. We welcome candidates from anywhere in the continental U.S. The current geographic focus of our work is New England and the Midwest, so locating there is a plus. What you'll do: Conduct analysis of energy systems in communities and buildings including HVAC, lighting, water heating, renewable energy (solar PV), thermal and battery energy storage system (BESS), vehicle charging, and other building energy systems. Conduct field research by visiting buildings and other facilities to gather building information and data, which may include building layout, design drawings, HVAC and other energy system operation and control sequences, user satisfaction, comfort, and other outcomes. Recommend energy system design, integration, and control strategies for building HVAC and distributed energy resources (e.g., BESS, solar PV etc.) for improved energy efficiency and building demand flexibility. Manage or coordinate some research and development projects or manage individual tasks on larger multi-part projects. Communicate with partners. Assist senior staff in developing communications and other content describing the outcomes of research. Qualifications What you'll need: Analytical thinker, ability to solve complex engineering problems and conduct energy and power systems analysis. Project experience or understanding of fundamental building energy systems including HVAC, water heating, renewable energy (solar PV), thermal and battery energy storage system (BESS), vehicle charging. Field experience with building automation systems (BAS) and building control sequences. Ability to manage projects both independently and alongside team members; maintain organization among complexity. Curiosity to investigate new approaches to address climate change and equity problems. Ability to communicate with a diverse group of energy stakeholders including researchers and technical personnel, utilities, building occupants, community members, and supply chain personnel. Ability to clearly convey complex concepts, ideas, and solutions. We'd like it if you had familiarity with one or more of these. If not, here's what you'll learn: Building control system integration with cloud-based software applications. Communication protocols such as BACnet and Modbus. Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity. Measurement and verification, and observation of energy systems through commissioning or verification. Knowledge of relevant building energy codes and standards. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, architectural, or electrical engineering, physics, or professional equivalent. Minimum of 5 years of experience in related work. J-18808-Ljbffr
