Job Details
Digital Solutions CUP Project Development Engineer II
Goal
OpenBlue Central Utility Plant is an innovative software product which helps central energy facility managers and operators minimize operational costs, reduce energy consumption, reduce water consumption, and shrink carbon footprints.
The Project Engineer will develop detailed models that drive the optimization algorithms, assist with the commissioning and user training, and perform savings measurement and verification (M&V) analysis.
Essential Functions
Communicate with site engineers or conduct site visits of central plants to analyze current plant configuration, operation, and performance
Gather, cleanse, and process data from various sources and utilize data analysis tools and techniques to organize the data for use in CUP analysis
Use energy modeling / simulation tools to estimate potential savings from implementing CUP and other energy conservation measures
Use problem solving skills to validate simulation results and troubleshoot simulations
Following integration to plant automation systems, lead the process of commissioning to ensure CUP algorithms are dispatching plant in an optimal fashion aligned with simulation models
Troubleshoot through plant automation systems to identify issues during commissioning.
Train and support plant managers’ and operators’ understanding of CUP software
Perform savings measurement and verification (M&V) analysis after CUP has been operational
What we look for : Required
Required
Degree in Mechanical or Electromechanical Engineering
2+ years of experience in HVAC design engineering and / or developing building energy savings projects.
Experience with design and operation of central plants (chilled water, hot water, steam, etc.)
Understanding of building cooling and heating loads, energy calculation methods, and energy performance of building mechanical / electrical systems
Understanding of HVAC equipment (e.g., hydronic systems, steam / condensate systems, chillers, boilers, cooling towers, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.)
General understanding of HVAC controls and sequences of operation for central utility plants
Advanced business level in English (B2+) with strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to meet deadlines while maintain a positive attitude.
Effective and professional communication skills including the ability to effectively communicate with internal / external customers.
Preferred
Understanding of mathematical optimization and / or linear programming methods
Experience with principles and practices of building energy simulation modeling
Experience with inverse modeling and regression techniques
Understanding of basic business case analysis and lifecycle cost analysis methods
Knowledge of common global utility rate structures 
