Energy Dispatch Director jobs in Lowell, MA

Over the past 32 years, AHA Consulting Engineers has worked successfully with owners, operators, Fortune 500 companies, Ivy League schools, top real estate developers, and award-winning architects. Our clients have relied on our passionate team of experts to deliver more than 500 million square feet of high performance facilities throughout the U.S.

Are you interested in joining a smaller, flexible firm where you have an immediate impact with the chance to work on a wide variety of projects?  AHA also provides a “Path to Partnership” advancement program which outlines the expectations for anyone in the company looking to take the next steps in their career.  We are looking for individuals with passion and commitment to their job responsibilities and the desire to take advantage of AHA’s Training and Mentoring programs.

AHA offers traditional MEP engineering and is looking to expand its Energy & Sustainability practice.   This is a unique opportunity for someone to lead a small group while growing the practice.

About the Role

AHA is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to spearhead the department and lead a talented team             that specializes in design for mission critical projects, science & technology buildings and industrial facilities.   As a director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the direction of our projects, ensuring engineering excellence.

• Department Management
  • Oversee the day to day operation of the department, including managing staff and tracking and prioritizing project
  • Recruit, manage, develop, and evaluate staff by providing timely mentoring, training and performance management
  • Participate in AHA’s College Recruitment Program w/ co-ops and interns
• Design 
  • Advocating for sustainability in design and work to build consensus across internal stakeholders
  • Responsible for design decisions related to a wide range of projects which could be new construction, phased expansion, retrofits and upgrades, or renovations 
  • Critically assess design decisions across disciplines

1. Provide guidance and mentoring to staff 

• Project Management
  • Monitor schedules, budgets and scope for projects to ensure compliance and track progress for small and mid-sized projects
  • Contribute to project planning, budgeting and controls
  • Review project reports to understand status, compliance, progress and identify variances
  • Manage development of detailed energy and carbon calculations for a wide range of architectural, and MEP systems

• Business Development
  • Identify and pursue new opportunities for growth and sustainability of the program
  • Lead and direct client meetings and workshops, i.e. AHA University
  • Present or participate in presenting to industry forums and workshops relating to sustainability topics
  • Contribute to proposals and calculations for the Energy & Sustainability components of the project scope.
• Other 
  • Visit sites to perform inspections / visit clients, as required (15% local travel)
  • Maintain relationships with internal design staff, design and construction marketplace, partners so as to understand industry news, trends and issues 
  • Use knowledge of sustainability, energy modeling, etc. to provide technical guidance to junior engineers and energy modelers

Position Qualifications (Required)

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering or similar
• Five years minimum previous experience in architecture, engineering or consulting firm
• Proficiency in energy analysis 
• Familiarity with the design of HVAC systems in existing buildings
• A passion for advancing sustainable design
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience performing ASHRAE Energy Audits
• High level communicator leads meetings, delivers presentations and communicates professionally on complex topics
• Positive, collaborative work ethic and ability to cultivate partnerships
• Outreach, and marketing experience
• Experience with utility incentives and net zero energy projects
• Experience with LEED, Energy Start, Georgia Peach and Well building certification platforms

Position Qualifications (Preferred)

• Advanced degree such as master’s degree 
• LEED AP with specialty Accreditation 
• ASHRAE Certifications such as BEMP, BEAP 
• PE, EIT or AIA 
• Experience managing a team

Why AHA? 

• Work in a smaller, flexible department where you can have immediate impact
• Full benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability on hire date and Domestic Partner coverage
• Paid holidays, vacation/sick time, and parental and medical leave
• Annual 401(k) contribution by the firm
• Employee ESOP Plan
• Transparent “Path to Partnership” Program
• Professional development and tuition / certifications reimbursement
• Opportunity to contribute to the growth of the company in many different ways and be exposed to different tasks, opportunities, and projects
• Flexible and hybrid work schedules, including early Fridays year-round

For consideration, please send cover letter with resume to Careers | AHA (aha-engineers.com) 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.   EEO.

AHA is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Immigration notice- AHA does not provide sponsorship.

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