Energy Engineer
Energy Sciences · Champaign, Illinois, United States · Posted Jul 1, 2026
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A Career Opportunity Energized by Purpose
At Energy Sciences, we turn challenges into opportunities. By combining our deep expertise with operational knowledge, we develop customized, cost-effective strategies that improve efficiency, cut operating costs, and drive sustainability. From program design and management to assessments and decarbonization strategies, we partner with our clients to create solutions that improve energy efficiency, reducing operating costs while also benefiting the planet.
This position has a home-based office in Southern / Central Illinois. It requires site work and the use of a personal vehicle with up to 75% travel.
Day-to-Day
You will join a team dedicated to helping institutional stakeholders manage energy use by providing reports containing implementable projects that reduce energy use in various buildings. Some of the day-to-day activities you would be involved with might include but would not be limited to:
Manage projects in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Conduct energy assessments (ASHRAE level I and II), including identification of energy conservation measures
Engage with customers and service providers at their locations as part of the assessment process
Provide overall management, direction, and accountability on assigned projects to ensure progress and on-time, high-quality deliverables
Calculate energy savings for various system or equipment changes using existing calculation tools, original spreadsheets, and/or generally accepted methodologies
Interpret supply-side energy use/cost data collected from customer sources or directly through our client or the local utilities
Communicate assessment results with a diverse audience on their level in a way that facilitates understanding and buy-in
Contribute to peers through technical discussions and work review
Draft a final report to be delivered to the program stakeholders on time
About You
General familiarity with, and passion for, energy and efficiency
Knowledge and familiarity with required management for completing multiple ASHRAE energy assessments simultaneously
Exceptional critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities
Understanding appropriate codes and standards
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to adeptly juggle multiple projects, customers, deadlines, and demands
Excellent communication skills with the ability to comfortably interact with internal and external customers and stakeholders and serve their needs
Understanding of and compliance with internal policies and procedures
Comfortable performing a variety of fieldwork and interacting with customers, staff, and vendors
Strong knowledge of energy-efficient technologies and energy efficiency best practices
Proactive, resourceful, and highly motivated to achieve project results
Ability to see issues from the customer’s perspective
Ability to teach or explain technical topics to audiences with different levels of technical understanding
Proficient with MS Office and an understanding of SharePoint features and reporting abilities.
More About Energy Sciences
At Energy Sciences, optimizing energy use to save money and maximize efficiency while benefitting the planet is our passion—we live it every day. We are a team of individuals that leverage one another’s varied backgrounds, experiences and expertise to deliver strategic, cost-effective solutions tailored to even the most unique challenges. We work together with intention, respect and integrity all while holding our ideas with an open hand to find new and better paths forward.
Throughout our work, we strive to help our clients achieve their goals while making a lasting positive impact within their organizations, and ultimately on the planet.
Additional Information
Energy Sciences is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive employment consideration without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, height, weight, genetic information, or status in any group protected by federal, state, or local law.
The pay range for this role is $71,711-$92,000 per year.