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energy geeks wanted

join our team

We are a community of self-described “energy geeks”, finding personal satisfaction and professional growth applying our engineering skills to save energy and water in buildings.

If would like to share your expertise with a company run by engineers who like to work and play together, are enthusiastic about a career in sustainability, then we look forward to hearing from you.

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current openings

west coast

oakland

We’re looking for someone to join our commissioning team. We see commissioning as an essential process in the design, construction, and operation of the built environment. Building owners and occupants rely on the quality-assurance commissioning process to ensure building systems operate at maximum performance.

We're looking for these qualities in this position:

  • Technical skills –solid understanding of engineering concepts and advanced problem-solving skills expected of a bachelor level engineering degree or above.
    • Ideally 4-6 years’ experience in design, construction, and/or commissioning.
    • Applicable certifications a plus – CCP, PE, LEED AP, and/or CLCATT.
    • Familiarity with use of portable monitoring/metering equipment.
  • Collaborative and client-focused – A clear communicator who can interact professionally with clients and on-site staff and enhance our reputation as an industry leader.
  • Detail oriented and organized – Able to follow the commissioning process and improve the quality of the project.

What you’ll do:

  • Save energy and operating costs at client facilities by applying your technical skills in commercial and industrial buildings.
  • Provide commissioning services for projects requiring LEED fundamental and enhanced certification.
  • Provide acceptance testing for Title 24 projects.
  • Provide technical assistance to utilities and their customers to ensure that energy saving impacts are real, and that the savings are on solid technical grounds.
  • Conduct energy assessments, inspections, metering deployment, and measurement and verification of energy and demand savings.

Salary range:  $84,000 - $115,000 (compensation is based on skills, experience and education)

We're looking for these qualities in this position:

  • Technical Skills - someone with solid understanding of engineering principles and advanced analytical skills expected of bachelor-level engineering degree or above.  Familiarity with major building HVAC equipment/lighting/controls technologies.
  • Customer service - someone who can interact professionally with clients and on-site staff.
  • Self-Direction – someone who can manage his/her own time.
  • Shares our core values: Integrity, Judgment, Community, Communication, Creativity, Impact, Curiosity, Passion

What you’ll do:

  • Save energy and operating costs at client facilities by applying your technical skills in commercial and industrial buildings.
  • Provide technical assistance to utilities and their customers to ensure that energy saving impacts are real, and that the savings are on solid technical grounds.
  • Work at our customer sites conducting energy assessments, inspections, measurement and verification of energy and demand savings.
  • Learn from our experienced team of over 40 engineers specializing in commercial and industrial energy efficiency

We're looking for these qualities in this position:

  • Technical Skills - someone with solid understanding of engineering principles and advanced analytical skills expected of bachelor-level engineering degree or above.  Familiarity with major building HVAC equipment/lighting/controls technologies.
  • Customer service - someone who can interact professionally with clients and on-site staff.
  • Self-Direction – someone who can manage his/her own time.
  • Shares our core values: Integrity, Judgment, Community, Communication, Creativity, Impact, Curiosity, Passion

What you’ll do:

  • Save energy and operating costs at client facilities by applying your technical skills in commercial and industrial buildings.
  • Identify opportunities for energy and carbon savings via ASHRAE Level 2 energy audits, retro-commissioning studies (RCx), and benchmarking.
  • Work at our customer sites conducting energy assessments, inspections, measurement and verification of energy and demand savings.
  • Learn from our experienced team of over 40 engineers specializing in commercial and industrial energy efficiency
rocky mountains

no openings

east coast

new york

We are looking for a motivated candidate that can help us grow our consulting engineering business in New York.

Our ideal candidate will have these qualities:

  • Identify trends through industry and related events, publications, and announcements, tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.
  • Locate or proposes potential opportunities by contacting potential partners, discovering, and exploring opportunities.
  • Develop relationships with utilities and agencies who contract for energy efficiency program services
  • Eight or more years professional experience in energy efficiency and/or the built environment
  • Engineering or technical degree
  • Proven business development success landing new clients and contracts, equating to workflow of small team (approximately five or six FTEs)
  • Close new business deals by coordinating requirements; developing and negotiating contracts; integrating contract requirements with business operations.
  • Protect organization's value by keeping appropriate information confidential.
  • Update industry knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
  • Enhance organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value.

Salary range: $140,000 - 165,000 (compensation is based on skills, experience and education)

interested in a green career?

Email your resume with cover letter to careers@kw-engineering.com and note the open position and location in your subject.
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Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

compensation

Our competitive benefits and compensation package includes:

  • Competitive salary + bonuses
  • Significant opportunity for growth/internal promotion
  • Group health insurance
  • Generous vacation and sick leave
  • Flexible work hours
  • 401(k) matching
  • Educational assistance
  • Emphasis on work/life integration

internships

We occasionally make internships available at our offices across the country. If you’re interested in learning about energy efficiency and our unique company culture, please send a copy of your resume with a cover letter stating your availability, educational status and location to our hiring department.

fair chance

equal opportunity employer

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals at all our locations, employment decisions at kW Engineering will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.

kW Engineering does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, military service membership, Acquired-Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), AIDS-Related Complex (ARC), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Our equal employment opportunity policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

 

still interested?

Email your resume with cover letter to careers@kw-engineering.com and note the open position and location in your subject.
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