Energy Consultant

Position Title: Energy Consultant

Position Summary

The Energy Consultant plays a critical role in helping clients reduce energy consumption, improve system performance, and achieve measurable cost savings. This position combines technical expertise, data analysis, and client-facing communication to deliver actionable energy strategies across commercial and industrial facilities. If you enjoy turning utility data into “aha!” moments—and savings—this role is for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive energy assessments of facilities, systems, and operations

• Analyze utility bills and metered data to identify energy usage trends, inefficiencies, and savings opportunities

• Develop and present energy conservation measures (ECMs), including projected energy and cost savings

• Perform detailed energy calculations to quantify baseline usage and post-implementation improvements

• Evaluate HVAC, lighting, and electrical systems for optimization opportunities and system interactions

• Work with utility metering equipment and data collection tools to validate energy performance

• Prepare clear, professional reports and recommendations for clients and internal stakeholders

• Deliver presentations to a wide range of audiences, including facility owners, engineers, and public-sector stakeholders

• Collaborate with engineering, controls, and service teams to support implementation of recommended measures

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

One of the following is required:

• Certificate in Energy Management from an accredited institution, such as:

  • Accredited Commercial Energy Manager certification (State of South Carolina)

  • Energy Management Diploma from North Carolina State University’s McKinnon Center

  • Certified Energy Manager (CEM) through the Association of Energy Engineers

• OR equivalent energy-related certification

• OR 5+ years of demonstrated, progressive experience in energy management, analysis, or consulting

Technical Knowledge & Skills

• Strong working knowledge of:

  • HVAC systems and controls

  • Electrical systems and their operational interactions

• Proven ability to analyze utility bills and extract meaningful energy consumption data

• Experience performing energy calculations that demonstrate changes in usage and cost savings

• Familiarity with utility metering equipment, sub-metering, and data collection methodologies

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail

• Ability to deliver clear, confident presentations to technical and non-technical audiences

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable working independently while also collaborating across teams

• Professional presence with the ability to build trust and credibility with clients

Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have, Not Deal-Breakers)

• Experience working with public-sector or utility-sponsored energy programs

• Knowledge of energy codes, standards, or incentive programs

• Familiarity with measurement and verification (M&V) methodologies

What Success Looks Like in This Role

• Clients clearly understand their energy usage—and how to improve it

• Energy-saving opportunities are quantified, defensible, and actionable

• BAS tools are leveraged for optimization, not just monitoring

• Recommendations lead to real-world implementation and measurable savings