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

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