Advanced Metering Project Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

* Please note that this is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Building People, LLC, has a position open for an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Engineer who will be our primary representative and a self motivated resource for our team in our rapidly expanding connected infrastructure division. Our team, which already includes a nationwide presence in Master Systems Integration across the federal environment, has a number opportunities to help build and expand an industrial/metering controls department, so this position will necessarily join an help lead an innovative solution (as part of our larger MSI team architecture).

Specific responsibilities are to include:

• Conduct site visits and assessments at client facilities to better understand energy infrastructure and energy loads, specifically to locate and classify various utility meter types, including electric, gas, water, or steam.
• Participate in initial planning, on-site visit logistics, and post-survey closeout reporting functions with project team members.
• Travel to multiple project sites within a defined region, on a routine basis, and maintain communication and relationships with site stakeholders.
• Apply subject matter knowledge of building systems to the review of facility plans and drawings, asset inventories, and technical specifications to determine the operating status of existing energy meters.
• Provide recommendations for meter repairs and replacements as well as identify suitable locations for the installation of new meters or submeters per client requests or project team recommendations.

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience with building design and trade disciplines involving the management of critical building systems
• Experience with conducting site visits and assessments at client facilities
• Experience with assessing conditions of energy infrastructure, including metering systems, such as age, quality, quantity, and vulnerability
• Experience with collaborating with customers, trade contractors, building inspectors, and building service providers
• Experience with using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to obtain a basic civilian security clearance
• 5 Years+ overall in demonstrated, related experience

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Experience with conducting building energy audits or facility condition assessments
• Knowledge of environmental, sustainability, and energy efficiency regulations, executive orders, and consensus standards
• Experience working with diverse project types and technologies
• Experience with Federal government agencies, including EPA, GSA, or DoD
• Ability to organize, schedule, and facilitate technical meetings and working groups
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Possession of excellent problem-solving and project skills

Required Education

• High School Graduate

Preferred Education

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering