On-Site Energy Consultant - Alaska (Juneau) (Finance)
The Opportunity
Tetra Tech is looking for a full-time Energy Efficiency Professional/Energy Engineer to work on site as a Resource Efficiency Manager (REM) supporting the U.S. Coast Guard, based in Juneau, Alaska, or optional locations at Base Kodiak or Anchorage.
Why Tetra Tech
At Tetra Tech, we are Leading with Science to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our industry-leading experts in engineering and consulting are committed to driving positive change in communities around the world. For over 50 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. Today we stand as a market leader, offering cutting-edge solutions in water, environment, energy, and international development. Our work has improved more than 625 million lives around the world.
Your Impact
Join Tetra Tech to make a real difference. Our work leverages cutting-edge technologies, advanced analytics, and the expertise of world-class scientists and engineers to create meaningful change around the world. Discover your full potential - join us to advance your career while leaving a lasting legacy.
Your Role
The selected candidate will:
- Work as a member of a collaborative, geographically dispersed 7-person REM team serving the Coast Guard's Shore Infrastructure Logistics Center (SILC).
- Work with the Civil Engineering Unity (CEU) Juneau to provide comprehensive energy management services to support Coast Guard facilities throughout Alaska. CEU Juneau recently produced these videos to capture the work experience: Civil Engineering Unit Juneau: Every Coast Guard Mission Begins and Ends at a Shore Facility and Find your adventure at Coast Guard Civil Engineering Unit Juneau .
- Serve as the primary resource for facility energy needs, ranging from utility consumption data to energy efficiency integration into major renovations and rapid response for casualty repair.
Primary duties will focus on energy management, including energy program management services to include:
- Developing energy efficiency improvements for facilities
- Walking facilities to conduct energy audits, identify energy conservation opportunities, and develop projects
- Developing distributed generation opportunities
- Developing renewable energy projects
- Providing energy training
- Assisting in development and reviewing energy performance contracts
- Performing design reviews from an energy perspective
- Conducting Sustainable Federal Building Assessments
- Analyzing energy and utility data
- Recommending improvements to energy procurement, operations and maintenance
- Writing technically sound audit and other reports
- Supporting construction of energy projects
- Working both independently and collaboratively with the client and partner REMs
Qualifications
- The REM is required to have 5 plus years of experience in energy management or energy engineering
- Strong HVAC background and experience with design reviews, energy auditing, project development, life-cycle cost analysis, direct digital controls, commissioning, and building/system optimization is desired.
- Knowledge of utility information systems, energy management technologies, and metering
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to produce results
- Ability to produce technically correct finished work, including technical reports, white papers, metrics, and briefs
- Proficient computer skills, including the use of spreadsheets, especially MS Excel, and other database applications
- Previous experience working at Federal facilities, especially with the Coast Guard, is a plus.
Degree / Certifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering or energy-related field is required, but additional military or civilian experience working at Federal installations, or experience in energy-related field may be acceptable.
- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or Certified Energy Auditor (CEA) designation is required or must be able to obtain. Additional years of experience can be considered in lieu of certification.
- U.S. citizenship is required, and you must be able to obtain and maintain US federal contractor security clearance.
Work Environment
This position requires regular work in an office environment, as well as frequent field visits (20% travel) in and around Coast Guard facility sites in Alaska. Occasional travel to Coast Guard sites in the lower 48 and headquarters in Virginia may be required.
You must be able to:
- Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs. of force frequently
- Safely walk 2 to 3 miles in a few hours around a site climbing stairs and ladders to access roofs, basements, and mechanical rooms.
- Perform work safely in the extreme Alaskan climate.
Life at Tetra Tech
The perks of working at Tetra Tech include:
- Benefits, including basic core medical plan, 401k retirement plan, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick time.
- Merit-based financial rewards.
- Flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance.
- Collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees.
- Learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth.
Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.
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About Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is the leader in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure, providing high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 30,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems by Leading with Science® to address the entire water cycle, protect and restore the environment, design sustainable and resilient infrastructure, and support the clean energy transition.
Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital or familial status, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.
We invite applications from all interested parties. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
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Additional Information
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