Resource Efficiency Manager (REM)

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GPTech is seeking Resource Efficiency Managers (REM) to support the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The REM will work at DOD facilities worldwide, supporting federal energy managers in achieving the energy management requirements as specified in energy laws, regulations, policy, guidance, and directives. Responsibilities may include facility energy management activities, including utility data management and reporting, energy meter data analysis, energy program management, technical advice and support for energy management and building automation projects, and training. The REM will provide expertise to identify infrastructure energy improvements to reduce energy and water utilization to meet energy and water security, resilience, and reduction goals, and provide support for energy construction activity, documentation review, energy awareness, energy savings performance contracts (ESPC and UESC) and other energy related activities.

The purpose of the program is to increase the effectiveness of government energy programs by reducing energy and water costs through the implementation of cost-effective programs and practices derived from a review of available data and processes.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens and be able to successfully pass a federal background investigation/security clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Work toward the promotion, education, and adoption of energy and water resource conservation and management activity assistance necessary to optimize the use of installation utility resources, including natural gas, coal, electricity, water, and wastewater
• Research and identify energy savings projects
• Ensure that energy efficiency and water conservation measures are incorporated into new construction, renovations, maintenance, and operations of energy program actionsSupport project management activities, e.g., project planning, initiation, execution, evaluation, and closeout
• Provide energy-related project design review comments
• Support energy-related facility repair and construction activities
• Work closely with the Contracting Officer’s Representative, the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, the installation energy manager, local site personnel, and other contractors to achieve resource efficiency improvements, cost savings, and other specified energy metrics, such as security and resiliency
• Provide quality control, auditing and analysis/reporting related to utility bills
• Manage and analyze energy meter data to benchmark building performance and to support the development of operational efficiency improvements
• Provide technical and program management support to assist with the preparation of Federal energy reporting requirements
• Provide technical support related to building automation systems and energy management control systems
• Provide technical support and training to federal staff
• Engaging in client meetings relevant to assigned work scope
• Developing targeted communications and detailed reports (white papers, fact sheets, research summaries, briefings, technical analyses, data analysis presentations) on recommended investments and decisions
• Staying current on industry developments in relevant technologies and business practices
• Providing project management support including coordination with GPTech Practice Area leads and Finance and Administration to fulfill corporate project management and contract management requirements

Qualifications:

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to pass a background investigation
• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year accredited college or university in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional facility energy management experience
• Active Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) credential from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE).
• Professional writing and verbal skills
• Proficiency in energy modeling software (e.g., eQUEST, EnergyPlus, Trane TRACE) and spreadsheet-based engineering calculations.
• Proficiency with software tools for research, analysis, reporting, communications, and collaboration

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ideal candidate for this position will also have some of the following:Professional Engineer license or Engineer in Training (EIT)
• LEED AP or similar certification
• NABCEP Certification
• Active U.S. security clearance
• Experience working with the U.S. Army or Air Force on energy-related projects
• Knowledge of and experience with federal organizations, federal facility energy policies and mandates, and energy management strategies goals
• Field and desk experience with energy system design, installation, operations, maintenance, inspection, and diagnostics
• Prior experience working for a U.S. government contractor
• Prior experience working as a REM