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We are seeking an Energy Engineer who is passionate about sustainable building design and helping shape the next generation of climate and energy solutions.\nWe inspire bold ideas to tackle big energy challenges. Our work spans energy efficiency, community energy planning, equitable building decarbonization, emerging technologies, and green financing. We collaborate with governments, utilities, and community-based organizations to discover, test, and scale solutions that work for real people in real communities. We are optimistic, inclusive, and ambitious about our impact-and we’re looking for someone who shares that drive.\nWe are seeking an Engineer to contribute to energy efficiency programs and research projects that deliver measurable results for clients while advancing clean energy solutions. This role is ideal for an engineer with solid background in building systems as well as excellent communication and organizational skills.\nOur ideal candidate has strong technical experience with building energy systems (HVAC, electrical, etc.), architectural concepts, and energy analysis. Experience with energy audits or utility energy efficiency programs is a plus. Experience with software development or energy simulation tools is a plus. Building design experience is a plus.\nOur preferred candidate will live in Chicago, IL or the surrounding area. The job role is hybrid with occasional requirements for in-person meetings and local travel for field work.\nWhat You’ll Do\nAssist with energy efficiency and renewable energy-related research or consulting in commercial buildings, residential buildings, campuses, and communities.\nManage Projects: Manage the completion of assigned tasks from initiation through completion, while supporting overall project coordination and execution. Help monitor progress against schedules, identifying and escalating risks or issues, and assisting in adjustments to maintain timelines and quality. Participate in budget tracking of assigned tasks, monitoring expenses to ensure alignment with approved funding.\nQuantify energy system performance, life cycle cost economics, and emissions reduction potential. Utilize energy analytics software to inform decisions.\nDevelop and maintain tools for energy analysis and to enhance productivity.\nPrepare reports, letters, emails, and general correspondence for all project-related communication.\nAssist with onsite responsibilities in the field; inspect facilities to ensure compliance. Perform audits or opportunity assessments for buildings.\nWork collaboratively as a member of the project team. Actively participate as a member of assigned workgroups.\nQualifications\nWhat You'll Need\nBachelor’s degree in mechanical/electrical/civil/environmental engineering, architecture, or related field.\nFundamental knowledge of building energy systems and building science concepts.\nDemonstrated proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite.\nDemonstrated success managing complex technical projects.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to solve complex engineering problems and communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences clearly.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including presenting technical information to diverse audiences.\nWhat is Nice to Have (or What You'll Learn Here)\nEnergy modeling experience (EnergyPlus, OpenStudio, eQUEST, etc.).\nKnowledge of building codes, standards, and certifications (ASHRAE, IECC, PHIUS, LEED, etc.).\nBuilding energy audits or opportunity assessment experience.\nBuilding design or construction management experience.\nBuilding control systems experience.\nProgramming or data analysis expertise (Python, R, VBA, SQL).\nUtility energy efficiency programs experience.\nResearch project management experience.\nWork Environment\nHybrid position with the ability to work from home or another suitable location with reliable internet access.\nDowntown Chicago office location for in-person collaboration located near public transit.\nFlexible schedules, meetings generally occurring 9-4 in Central Time zone.\nRequires a quiet and professional workspace for virtual meetings and collaboration.\nTravel up to 10% for in-person meetings, conferences, client visits, site inspections, etc. \nPhysical Requirements\nPrimarily a sedentary role, with tasks typically performed while sitting or occasionally standing.\nAbility to operate a computer and standard office equipment.\nTasks demand visual focus for reading and working on screens.\nAbility to travel for occasional in-person meetings and field site visits.\nAbility to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and into/out of vehicles as required.\nAbility to use fingers and hands to handle and feel.\nAbility to operate tools or controls.\nAbility to see, hear, and smell as needed to safely navigate an active construction site.\nThis position frequently communicates via phone and video conferencing, with in-person interactions as applicable.\nCompensation & Benefits\nOur total rewards package includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellbeing resources; a 401(k) plan with a 4% safe harbor contribution; generous paid time off; and professional development opportunities. This exempt individual contributor position offers a starting salary range of $63,000-80,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.\nSlipstream is an equal-opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We center community in everything we do and strongly encourage people of all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected status or characteristic under federal, state, or local laws.\nSlipstream will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of their position unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on Slipstream, or if it would pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others that cannot be mitigated. Questions or accommodation requests should be directed to Human Resources.\nPlease note that Slipstream will only contact candidates via the Paycom portal. 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