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Cadmus Job Opportunity: Mechanical Engineer

Cadmus


Posted June 30, 2023


What You’ll Be Doing

Cadmus seeks an Analyst to join our Energy Services practice as part of the evaluation and performance team, focused on Residential and Commercial Energy Efficiency. This position is an opportunity to apply engineering skills as a consultant, and to draw valuable conclusions by collecting and analyzing data on how complex systems operate under real-world conditions. Strong candidates will enjoy solving complex engineering problems, researching innovative technologies, and conducting energy efficiency evaluations.

The Energy Division team at Cadmus assists clients in quantifying the performance of energy efficiency projects, evaluating energy efficiency and clean energy programs, providing actionable insights for clients through engineering studies, analysis, and research, conducting project due diligence, and providing other relevant technical expertise on a variety of clean energy technologies. At Cadmus, you’ll collaborate with leading energy experts to help our clients across the globe incorporate renewable energy, reduce electricity consumption, improve distributed energy systems, and attain energy equity. From research and policy development to project implementation, our work supports the advancement of energy efficiency and distributed energy in the marketplace.

  • Perform and evaluate engineering calculations to determine energy savings for residential, industrial and commercial energy efficiency measures.
  • Support with residential, commercial, and industrial decarbonization research in areas related to energy efficiency, alternative fuels, and electrification.
  • Support our engineering teams by developing to measurement and verification plans.
  • Perform commercial and industrial site visits to verify energy efficiency measure installation and operating parameters, and collect relevant data to inform engineering analysis of energy savings
  • Analyze collected data using analytical techniques with software tools such as Excel, Python, or R; identifying trends; optimizing weather or production-normalized models; summarizing program events; and identifying impacts on program results
  • Work efficiently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams providing technical input and support to their projects
  • Participate in research efforts, ensuring consistency and quality of research methods
  • Effectively communicate results and findings to the engineering team.
  • Support meter lab managers with equipment inventory and management tasks.

CLICK HERE to read the full press release.

 

Duke Energy Job Opportunity: Field Services Coordinator - EnergyWise (Electrical Inspector Certification)

Duke Energy


Posted June 29, 2023

Job Summary
This position is responsible for overseeing the recruitment, development, training and management of assigned residential EnergyWise Home program trade ally & vendor relationships, coordinating and completing Quality Assurance / Quality Control inspection requirements to maintain FPSC compliance for licensed / insured trade allies and technicians.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: inventory control, ensure contractual compliance, on-site inspections to ensure trade allies / vendors quality control, FPSC compliance and code specifications are met, escalation management, field evaluation of technical task and resolution of customer claims / service calls regarding residential EnergyWise Home offerings. Additional responsibilities include: technical support for external / internal customers, field contact for external / internal customers, trade ally / vendors, and/also include DE Storm Response support as needed.

Read more about our EnergyWise Home offering here (full link below).

Responsibilities

  • Operations – Oversee safety, quality, and customer experience of daily service work of residential EnergyWise Home technicians providing fulfillment of program to ensure code compliance, program compliance / processes and customer experience are met. Oversee and lead escalation process with customer, DE leadership, required internal customers (program management), trade ally(s), code enforcement and manufacturer representatives, ensuring resolution meets financial and service level agreements.
  • Vendor Management – Recruit, hire and train a network of desired / qualified service providers that deliver quality services to DE residential EnergyWise Home customers within an assigned territory.
  • Supply Chain Management – Responsible for vendor inventory levels to meet installation KPIs and service levels. Ensure product quality and financial accountability for all company-owned products and equipment.
  • Contracts & Vendor Agreements – Negotiate and/or administer contracts with trade allies regarding fee structure, delivery schedule, and service level and program compliance. Monitor and inspect to ensure vendor performance and compliance with terms of agreements. Ensure vendor licensing and insurance requirements are in-line with terms and conditions of agreements, including State, County (jurisdictions with authority) and provide corrective action plan and reporting as required.

CLICK HERE to read the full job description and apply.

 

Duke Energy Job Opportunity: Senior System Architecture Specialist - Duke Energy Florida Demand Response Team

Duke Energy


Posted June 29, 2023

Job Summary
Experience with C#, C++, JavaScript, and Angular languages highly desired.

This position maintains all hardware, software and head-end interface equipment required to support Duke Energy Florida’s (DEF) Demand Response (DR) Operations and the associated system architecture. The position is primarily responsible for the reliable operation of the Load Management Control (LMC) system.

Duties include the design, development, coding, testing, and maintenance of the real-time control software applications, as well as the monitoring and management of associated hardware components that make up the LMC Headend. Maintained hardware includes network servers, the remote transmission controller, the advanced simulcast controller, 28 radio transmitters, 28 transmitter monitor units (TMU) and 6 monitor/receivers. This position is responsible for the software applications for the EnergyWise Home (EWH), Interruptible Service (IS), Curtailable Service (CS), and the Standby Generation (SBG) controls and notifications, as well as the associated data management and meter read card production.

This position provides support and operational guidance for the Energy Control Center (ECC) for all aspects of the LMC system prior to and during system deployment and provides training for ECC System Operators. Additional duties include data management for the EnergyWise Home/Interruptible Service/Curtailable Service/Standby Generation programs and distribution of messages through the LMC’s notification system. This position oversees the notification system to ensure program status awareness during control events and activation of the General Load Reduction Plan (GLRP). This position is required to manage projects for upgrades or enhancements to the load management infrastructure, including guiding future technology decisions by providing subject matter expertise for enhancements to the system’s design and integration.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze, design, develop, and test software and hardware applications for DR programs.
  • Operate, monitor, and maintain DR real-time system software, hardware, databases, and telecommunications equipment.
  • Monitor and coordinate maintenance of the load management transmitter network infrastructure to ensure continuous reliable operation of the DEF load management system.
  • Analyze DR operations data, forecast and develop capital and O&M budget requirements, and generate system reports.
  • Manage the DEF load management notification system to ensure program status awareness during EWH/IS/CS/SBG events and activation of the General Load Reduction Plan.
  • Assist in coordinating service and inspection of interruptible, curtailable, and standby generation accounts.
  • Provide technical assistance for other internal employees and departments.
  • Next Generation DR architecture / Smart Grid Subject Matter Expert (SME) guidance.
  • Provide after-hours technical assistance response for Load Management Control system trouble calls and capacity emergencies.
  • Provide operational guidance for the Energy Control Center for all aspects of the LMC system during system deployment and provide training for ECC System Operators.
  • Develop and maintain software for automated standby generation billing.

CLICK HERE to read the full job description and apply.

 

ComEd Job Opportunity: Senior Business Analyst 

Exelon


Posted June 27, 2023

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
Role is considered to be the Career Level. Perform detailed analysis and prepare comprehensive reports to support business operations. Conduct complex modeling, forecasting, trending, variance analysis, business case development, and other general financial and operational analysis. Monitor and coordinate activities to manage operational performance (e.g., safety, reliability, service level, productivity, etc.). Research and provide statistical financial and operational information. Track, maintain, analyze and provide current information on the operation's business scorecard or key performance indicators (KPIs). Develop, organize and present performance reports for both internal and external use. Develop and conduct short-term and long-range business planning. May develop, implement, evaluate or lead projects or initiatives (e.g., business plan or process improvement initiatives). Provide broad analytical and operational support to the business unit. Position may be required to work extended hours for coverage during storms or other energy delivery emergencies.


PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Serve as liaison between residential and income eligible energy efficiency program teams and the portfolio’s independent evaluator to facilitate program evaluation and research. Programs include energy efficiency and electrification initiatives.
  • Support the department in the evaluation, measurement, and verification of the portfolio, including providing programmatic/reporting recommendations, proactively identifying and addressing evaluation risks, ensuring accurate application of evaluation findings, and tracking evaluation activities to ensure that the portfolio is delivered according to ICC rules and regulations.
  • Work across multiple teams to ensure timely delivery of data to the independent evaluator.
  • Lead regular meetings between program teams and the independent evaluator to address questions, program status, and ongoing evaluation activities.
  • Work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders including the Illinois Stakeholder Advisory Group and Illinois Technical Reference Manual Technical Advisory Committee. Respond to ICC requests or implementation of ICC orders.
  • Drive operational excellence by developing and meeting timelines and achieving results within budget. Procure and manage services from vendors. This includes conducting requests for proposal, regular meetings to obtain progress reports and provide feedback and corrective actions as necessary, as well as ensuring that Accounts Payable functions (invoicing and accruals) are conducted according to applicable Corp. Policies and Procedures and comply with appropriate accounting and Sarbanes Oxley rules.
  • Prepare and analyze comprehensive and detailed reports for both internal and external use.
  • May develop, implement, evaluate or lead projects or initiatives (e.g., business plan or process improvement initiatives).
  • Provide broad analytical and operational support to the business unit.

CLICK HERE to read the full job description and apply.

 

ComEd Job Opportunity: Senior Energy Efficiency Program Manager - Electrification

Exelon


Posted June 27, 2023

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION
Assume the role of subject matter expert (SME) to support the ongoing strategy and growing market adoption efforts across ComEd’s Customer Solutions department for Energy Efficiency Electrification (EEE). Develop and/or lead teams, deliver and manage innovative solutions for commercial and industrial customers regarding EEE.  Provide and manage support for ComEd internal initiatives and programs including the IL Clean & Equitable Jobs Act, customer EEE behavioral studies, electronic interface tools and various corporate commitments.   Lead, coordinate and manage downstream C&I EEE program implementation including measure and incentive design assistance, addressing market barriers and executing strategies to meet ComEd’s EEE savings goals. Coordinate with internal departments to identify new, cost-effective technologies for EEE and work with cross-functional teams to evaluate EEE products and develop viable implementation strategies.  Collaborate with internal departments to develop processes to exchange information related to EEE and potential capacity/grid impacts.  Participate in working groups across ComEd to provide support/expertise regarding EEE.

Position is located at ComEd’s Energy Solutions Center office in Oak Brook and has a flexible, hybrid working arrangement but occasionally may be required to work extended hours, including 24 x 7 coverage during storms or other energy delivery related emergencies.


PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

  • Lead, coordinate and manage downstream C&I EEE program implementation including measure and incentive design assistance, addressing market barriers and executing strategies to meet ComEd’s EEE savings targets.
  • Coordinate with internal R&D department to identify new, cost-effective technologies for EEE and work with cross-functional teams to evaluate EEE products and develop viable implementation strategies.
  • Build knowledge of / relationships with contractors, suppliers and distributors specializing in EEE projects both inside and outside of ComEd territory.
  • Support EEE outreach, recruitment, technical assistance across C&I programs' managers and implementation contractors.
  • Utilize EEE expertise and knowledge of statutory requirements to assist with the development of EEE assessment tools/approaches.
  • Collaborate with internal departments to develop processes to exchange information related to EEE and potential capacity/grid impacts.
  • Participate in working groups across ComEd to provide support/expertise regarding EEE.

CLICK HERE to read the full job description and to apply.

 
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