Principal Engineer
Location
North Carolina
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Principal Engineer
PowerSecure, Inc.
• Lead engineering work to develop and implement energy efficiency and energy production projects for customer facilities • Manage and conduct engineering studies, analyses, and project development • Oversee mechanical and electrical construction projects from pre-contract through final implementation • Conduct site investigations, analyze energy use, finalize savings calculations, and create written reports • Manage engineering and design for implementation of design-build projects • Provide senior-level technical leadership and oversight, acting as a subject matter expert in mechanical system design, optimization, and integration • Coordinate mechanical engineering integration with electrical, controls, and construction teams to ensure cohesive system designs • Prepare and finalize reports and other documentation required for project work • Support quality assurance processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and technical excellence in all mechanical engineering output.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or another qualified technical field
- 15+ years of experience with similar project work
- Advanced proficiency in mechanical system modeling, optimization, and performance analysis for complex building and industrial systems
- Experience developing engineering standards, best practices, and technical procedures for organizational adoption
- Experience with energy engineering, including conducting engineering studies, analyzing energy consuming systems, and writing technical reports
- Experience with development and implementation of facility infrastructure projects
- Strong capability to mentor, coach, and technically develop junior and mid-level engineers
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred (or ability to obtain)
- Expert-level knowledge of advanced mechanical system design including chilled water plants, hydronic systems, complex HVAC architectures, and thermal energy systems
- Extensive knowledge of utility billing for electric, natural gas, water, and other infrastructure systems
- Extensive knowledge of facility electrical systems and equipment
- Extensive knowledge of engineering analysis methods for analyzing energy consumption of mechanical and electrical systems in buildings
- Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry codes, and standards (ASHRAE, NFPA, building codes) relevant to mechanical system design and construction
- Ability to develop, implement, and refine engineering standards, specifications, and best-practice guidelines for organizational use
- Knowledge of methods for measurement and verification (M&V) for energy efficiency projects
- Proficient in the Microsoft 365 suite—including Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Teams—with additional capability to effectively use business software tools such as AutoCAD, SharePoint, Power BI, and Bluebeam Revu
- Excellent organizational skills and experience with managing and coordinating projects
- High-level ability to engage with executives, customers, and stakeholders, conveying complex technical concepts clearly and persuasively
- Able to travel to customer facilities to conduct building surveys.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
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