Company Description
SHIFT Energy is part of the Mariner group of companies. With 3 employee-owned divisions and a portfolio of 30 software start-ups, we\xe2\x80\x99re driven by our longer-term vision \xe2\x80\x93 not just quarterly financial results. We\xe2\x80\x99re now in our 20th year of operations. SHIFT Energy is one of the business divisions focused on reducing the carbon footprint and energy costs of large buildings \xe2\x80\x93 the silent driver behind 20% of the world\xe2\x80\x99s carbon emissions. From hospitals, campuses, data centers, and office towers our team of researchers and engineers is changing the way these smart buildings work smarter to reduce Carbon, Consumption, and Cost associated with these large-scale heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, while satisfying Comfort requirements. SHIFT\'s patent approved, secure, cloud-based, AI-powered solution (EOS) is deployed at large facilities throughout North America. SHIFT\'s solution integrates with existing infrastructure and addresses all aspects of your HVAC system, including chillers, boilers and air handling units. It integrates with any building automation system, IoT devices and third-party data sources like event schedules and weather forecasts. We pride ourselves in making working lives smarter, easier, and more secure \xe2\x80\x93 an outcome powered by our people. Mariner is where the curious and generous come together to create, grow, and transform organizations through their best work.


We are looking for an experienced mechanical engineer to join our customer delivery team full time, to contribute to the deployment of our solution at multiple commercial buildings. You will be part of a high-performing team of multi-disciplinary experts utilizing leading edge control software, developing site Optimization plans, and configuring these control algorithms into our solution. What you get to do in this role: Make a real difference in the fight against climate change

• Assess customer buildings to identify & recommend energy optimization strategies for large-scale commercial buildings including venues, hospitals, office towers, etc. This includes collecting technical documentation such as control drawings, mechanical drawings, and determining building schedules and any operational challenges/constraints
• Determine the appropriate energy saving strategies, and capture in a customer Optimization Plan
• Configure EOS\xe2\x80\x99s optimization logic for a particular building utilizing advanced control sequences for energy saving & carbon reduction
• Train building operators on the use of EOS and educate them on the optimization strategies being utilized by EOS. Respond to any customer questions and concerns.
• Measure the energy savings by generating M&V Plans, compiling performance results and reporting performance to customer.
• Use EOS capabilities to identify subpar operations or blind spot faults in operational equipment and recommend improvements to control algorithms.
• Present and interact with customer operations team and energy managers
• Travel to EOS customer facilities maybe required to perform Site Assessments
• Become a subject matter expert in all aspects of HVAC, which could include energy storage
• Collaborate with other team members and contribute to the knowledge base of the company; share knowledge with team members
• Contribute to product vision and roadmap, like recommending improvements to control algorithms.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

BAS Audits

• Analyze BAS sequence of operations (and utility and meter data if available) to develop building-specific energy efficiency measures and associated savings estimates.
• Validate viability of measures with operating personnel (Facility Managers, Maintenance Supervisor, etc).

Operational Efficiency

• Development and oversight of operational efficiency measures: analysis and efficiency measure development from MT&R strategies. Work with Facility Managers and on-site technical staff to drive buy-ins of operational and energy measures.
• Provide technical review and economic feasibilities assessment of improvement ideas from others and make recommendations.
• Assist in the measurement and verification of energy savings measures.

Training/ Expertise

• Coordinate training/energy awareness initiatives for staff on relevant energy topics.
• Act as a resource to management and field staff regarding energy management.

Qualifications

• University degree in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and Professional Engineer Designation with minimum 5 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in the energy management, with a thorough background in utility markets, building optimization/controls, and building systems.
• Experience in conducting Measurement and Verification per IPMVP an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work with people across multi-disciplines to ensure program adoption and implementation.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills.
• Detail-oriented, professional and approachable.
• Proficiency in report writing and in using MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Access).
• Energy analytics.
• Strong background in building operations and optimization.
• Development of building conservation and demand management plans.
• Conducting building energy assessment and energy efficiency measure development.
• Strong written, oral, and presentation skills.

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation

• CEM
• CMVP

And you are:

• Passionate and curious about combatting climate change
• Always improving your skills and knowledge: you want to be the best at what you do
• Curious and creative; comfortable taking on new problems and challenges
• A self-starter with the ability to recommend priorities to the project leader
• Comfortable working through problems and figuring things out with minimal supervision
• A strong analyst with great problem-solving skills: thorough and reliable
• Able to work in a team: share knowledge and assist other team members
• A good communicator: able to explain your ideas and recommendations
• Well organized and dependable under pressure: you manage your time effectively

Additional Information
Additional information SHIFT offers you:

• A values-driven workplace where people really matter
• Flexible work location with an optional relocation package
• Support for remote work/work from home
• Competitive salary, retirement savings program, and bonus plan
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans, access to e-health care
• Paid vacation, parental leave, paid sick leave and 5 paid Mariner MyLife days
• Unlimited training and the opportunity to develop your skills in Machine Learning

Why Mariner Partners? We believe in making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work \xe2\x80\x93 our team is in major cities across Canada, throughout the US and internationally. We are proud to be headquartered in Saint John, NB and are passionate about growing a strong technology sector here in Atlantic Canada and beyond. We offer competitive compensation, benefits packages and training and development. We recognize that empowered employees are more innovative, more efficient, deliver better customer service and can flat out-perform conventional organizations. Our people have built products for national deployments at the world\xe2\x80\x99s largest TV and Internet companies and leading real estate, financial and government organizations. We are looking for passionate IT professionals who are curious about data, who love solving problems for customers and who want to grow their careers. Join our growing team!