ACCOUNT PROJECT ENGINEER

Ever-Green Energy is looking for a team member to provide technical support to current and prospective Duluth Energy Systems district heating and cooling system customers.

Analyze economics and perform engineering required to develop marketing materials and proposals for prospective new customers. Communicate and represent customer interests and concerns in the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of proposed HVAC systems and in the design and construction of the interfaces to the district heating and cooling system. Perform the role of Duluth Energy Systems' in-house engineering and technical resource for steam plant, chiller plant and distribution system repair, maintenance and operational matters. Manage Plant and Distribution System Capital Projects. It is the responsibility of each Ever-Green Energy employee that all tasks be conducted in a safe and efficient manner complying with all local, state, and federal safety and health regulations, company policies, programmatic standards, and special safety concerns identified by Ever-Green Energy for use in a particular area or with a customer. All employees are expected to support and demonstrate the mission and values of the organization by leading with integrity and building an inclusive culture that respects, encourages, and supports employees of all backgrounds and beliefs.

Duluth Energy Systems, in Duluth, MN, is the City-owned steam plant that has provided the Canal Park and Central Business Districts with stable, reliable heat since 1932. The Duluth energy system provides heating to 165 buildings in Canal Park and downtown Duluth.

If this sounds like a great fit for you, you may be the right candidate for our Account Engineer position.

Minimum requirements to be successful in this role:

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial preferred) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10 years of experience in the HVAC or district energy industry.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, municipal authorities, and customers relative to utility service requirements.
• Ability to successfully prioritize and accomplish multiple, simultaneous tasks.
• Thrives in a hands-on work environment and likes to work on a variety of assignments.

Preferred requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in project management or engineering in an industrial facility
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in district energy systems (steam, hot water and chilled water production/distribution).
• Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Minnesota.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Manage distribution system Capital Projects to include: Review and approve construction design & bid specifications; evaluate bid submittals and make source selections; procure owner-supplied material; approve and monitor construction schedule; develop or approve QA plan and oversee its implementation; review and approve contractor requests for payment, with reporting and oversight of the approved project budget; oversee testing and commissioning process; certify construction completion.

2. Provide technical assistance to customers and prospective customers regarding optimal use of district heating and cooling, including review and implementation of building conversion and service connection designs, prevention and solution of problems with heat exchangers and other equipment, and implementation of improved energy management procedures

3. Provide recommendations for improving energy efficiency in customers' buildings.

4. Identify potential district heating and cooling customers; analyze the economic and engineering suitability of connecting prospective customers to system.

5. Prepare proposals and coordinate negotiations with prospective district energy customers.

6. Conduct monthly customer usage review to ensure accurate customer billing.

7. Provide input regarding customer service needs and provide recommendations for improving customer service to include energy consumption data management and system operation, modification, and expansion.

8. Provide engineering support for Duluth Energy Systems distribution operations including providing or reviewing repair, maintenance, and operating procedure improvement recommendations related to customer service.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to communicate verbally by expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to clearly impart oral information to other workers, customers, or the public; the ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds; keyboarding; and standing/walking.

The employee is frequently required to climbing ramps/stairs; climbing ladders/ropes/scaffolding; far visual acuity of 20 feet or more; near vision acuity of approximately 20 inches or less; peripheral vision by observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point; sitting; and stooping.

The employee is occasionally required to crawling; crouching; fine manipulation of picking, pinching, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in gross manipulation; gross manipulation of seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hands; foot/leg controls; kneeling; lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs.; pushing; pulling; reaching at/below shoulder level by extending hand and arms from 0 up to 150 degrees in a vertical arc; reaching overhead by extending hands and arms in a 150 to 180 degrees vertical arc; and confined space with limited entry or exit.

Wage Transparency Statement:

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations.

The salary range for this position is: $85,600 to $105,000.

This range reflects the base salary for this position. We have other benefits associated with this position which include: medical, dental, vision, Long-term and Short-Term Disability, Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, 401k with employer match, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement Program, LifeStyle Spending Account, PTO where we recognize an equivalency program up to 15 years, and 11 paid holidays including our favorite holiday: your birthday! Our goal for all employees is to be able to have work-life balance.

EOE, including disability/vets