Specialist, Energy Efficiency - Evaluation Measurement & Verification

Overview

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation, measurement, and verification of Orange and Rockland (NY) and Rockland Electrics (NJ) energy efficiency, decarbonization, weatherization and demand response programs.
• Establish and maintain effective daily communications with Section Manager, Manager and Program Managers to relay evaluation results and analyses to support program implementation and ensure a timely feedback loop.
• Assist in administering vendor contracts related to EM&V for efficiency and demand response and other demand management related programs or measures.
• Assist in the support of all ongoing Measurement & Verification (M&V) work and in developing EM&V program specific activities.
• Reviewing M&V reports created by vendors in support of the energy efficiency and demand response programs.
• Assist in completing Contractor Field Observation Report (CFOR) and Contractor Evaluation Report (CER) for vendor reporting requirements within the Contractor Oversight System (COS).
• Assisting in management of various evaluation consultants to ensure deadlines and quality requirements for deliverables are met.
• Assist in the development of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) in support of, and in conjunction with energy efficiency and demand management related EM&V activities.
• Prepare presentations/reports for external stakeholders including Department of Public Service Staff and Bureau of Public Utilities in a supporting role.
• Review and process vendor invoices and accompanying support documentation required to process payments; and will assist in processing other Oracle related transactions including: administration, tracking and analysis of vendor contracts.
• Assist in preparing and analyzing EM&V expenditures versus budget, and develop the appropriate internal reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Law, or other related technical disciplines and 2 years of relevant work experience or
• Master's Degree in the fields of Architecture, Engineering, Mathematics, Business, Law, or other related technical disciplines and 2 year of relevant work experience

• Strong project management skills and capabilities, required.
• Must have strong computer skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and other related database management (Access) tools, required.
• Must exhibit a great attention to detail, required.
• Must demonstrate a high regard for personal accountability and focus on the importance of delivering innovative products and services to our customers in a competitive environment, required.
• Must be highly motivated and demonstrated an ability to work alone or in a team environment and must be a team oriented individual, required.
• Must be well organized, detail oriented and flexible in handling multiple assignments, while being able to meet deadlines, required.
• Must be able to make sound decisions through the use of traditional and creative solutions while measuring the risks and impacts of his/her actions, required.
• Excellent analytical, oral, written and presentation skills are required, required.
• Demonstrated familiarity with primary energy consuming building systems, with particular emphasis on Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC+R), preferred.
• Knowledge of DSM/Energy Efficiency Programs, preferred.

• Driver's License Required
• Other: Professional Licensure in Engineering or Architecture Preferred
• Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS) CEM, LEED AP, BEMP Preferred

• The selected candidate will be assigned a System Emergency Assignment (i.e., an emergency response role) and will be expected to work non-business hours during emergencies, which may include nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to work in the Company service territory and travel to other CECONY/O&R locations, as needed