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Sustainable Energy Systems Engineer

2 months ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Chicago Full time
Position Overview

Under minimal supervision, the role involves establishing collaborations with both private and public sectors to innovate research concepts and transform them into viable projects aimed at enhancing energy efficiency.

Through conducting energy assessments, comprehensive studies, and engineering evaluations, the individual is tasked with pinpointing effective solutions to energy challenges across various sectors including industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential markets.

This position serves as a project leader, responsible for guiding engineering teams as assigned.


Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Energy Resource Center (ERC) project teams to identify and cultivate energy and environmental research initiatives, assisting in their conversion into fundable projects focused on energy efficiency, energy utilization, energy transformation, energy storage, and emission reduction.
  • Provide technical and engineering insights into energy efficiency technologies, measures, and concepts.
  • Contribute original ideas and concepts to technical proposals, playing a significant role in drafting major sections and collaborating with ERC project teams to finalize all proposal components, including technical aspects, budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Act as the principal investigator and primary contact for specific projects or elements of ERC programs, overseeing tasks and being accountable for outcomes.
  • Offer recommendations to sponsoring agencies and respond to inquiries, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery of final project outputs, including reports, papers, and presentations.
  • Apply engineering principles and in-depth technical knowledge of energy and environmental technologies to address specific research issues and opportunities.
  • Participate as a technical team member, contributing to interdisciplinary efforts and occasionally leading engineering activities in the field, such as site evaluations and energy assessments.
  • Oversee project plans, timelines, and budgets, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in final deliverables.
  • Conduct independent and collaborative research as necessary, promoting interdisciplinary program development that incorporates energy efficiency and environmental stewardship principles.

Staff Management

Plan, assign, and review the work of staff to ensure group objectives are achieved. Recruit, train, and develop team members to maintain a qualified workforce aligned with group goals. Engage in additional related duties and special projects as needed.


Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (preferably in mechanical, industrial, electrical, chemical, civil, energy, or a related field) with at least two years of experience in energy, manufacturing, utility, research, or service industries. Alternatively, a Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Finance with a minimum of one year of relevant work or research experience is acceptable.

Experience in modeling battery storage systems or distributed generation technologies is required. Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills are essential, along with a solid understanding of energy engineering principles, analysis techniques, and energy financing concepts. Proficiency in computer applications (MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Internet Research) is necessary, with familiarity in energy engineering software being advantageous.

Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time is expected.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.