Senior Energy Engineer-Implementation and Optimization (Remote)

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Budderfly is a fast-growing, private equity-backed energy management company that is helping the planet by reducing carbon emissions for small to medium sized enterprises. We are the premier sustainability partner for businesses with repeatable footprints such as restaurant chains, assisted living facilities, retail franchises, and more. By installing and managing a combination of patented technologies, equipment upgrades, and proprietary energy software solutions, we deliver energy savings with no investment required from our customers.

Recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2025 and featured on the Inc. 5000 list of America's Fastest-Growing Companies for four consecutive years, Budderfly is driving real impact at scale.

We are an energetic, dynamic and dedicated team working together to make a positive impact on the environment while providing an excellent customer experience. We are growing quickly and looking to add talented people who are passionate about making the world a better place!

We have an opportunity for a motivated individual to join our Solutions Development team as an Energy Engineer – Implementation & Optimization. In this role, the successful candidate will serve as the Technical Implementation Lead, responsible for driving post-installation troubleshooting, documenting performance insights, and implementing resolutions that enhance future project execution. This engineer will play a pivotal role in transforming how Budderfly scales and improves its HVAC and refrigeration sol...

Why This Role is Important:

This role ensures that the technical feedback loop between Solutions Development team, installation partners, and product manufacturers or owners is actively managed and continuously improved. As the Technical Implementation Lead, this individual owns the identification and resolution of post-installation issues, leads documentation of field outcomes, and drives improvements that elevate the consistency and scalability of future deployments. Insights gathered through real-world field experience will inform best practices and strengthen future implementation strategies.

Responsibilities:

- Act as the Technical Implementation Lead bridging internal team, third party installation partners and product manufacturers/owners to ensure aligned implementation and continuous improvement.

- Evaluate and vet new third-party energy efficiency solutions for potential deployment across customer sites.

- Perform detailed pre-installation assessments and validations, including documentation of site conditions, anticipated savings, and implementation challenges.

- Troubleshoot technical issues encountered during or after installations, coordinating across departments to implement timely and effective resolutions.

- Analyze post-installation system performance and energy savings using EM&V methodologies and data analysis tools.

- Document field issues, resolutions, and improvement opportunities in a structured format to improve knowledge sharing and prevent recurrence.

- Create and maintain technical implementation guides, checklists, and documentation templates that support scalable deployment.

- Develop scalable engineering strategies for HVAC and refrigeration system design with emphasis on real-world feasibility.

- Ensure technical compliance with industry codes and energy incentive program requirements.

- Contribute feedback and insights that shape Budderfly' s design standards, implementation playbooks, and future product selections.

Desired Skills and Experience

- BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Energy Engineering.

- 7+ years of experience in energy efficiency, HVAC/R system implementation, or technical solution design.

- Proven track record with HVAC and refrigeration technologies, including RTUs, kitchen exhaust systems, and VRF heat pump systems.

- Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting capabilities for field-installed systems.

- Working knowledge of ASHRAE standards, IMC, and commercial incentive programs.

- Experience in developing, evaluating, and documenting ECMs and implementation workflows.

- Proficiency in energy modeling tools, Excel-based calculators, and performance verification methods.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially for technical documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

- Certifications such as CEM, LEED AP, or PE license are preferred.

- Willingness to travel (~30%) for site support, audits, and installations.

Location: Remote

Compensation is based on factors including level of experience, skillset, qualifications, and location.

What We Offer:

- Career advancement opportunities in a fast-growing, supportive company environment

- Competitive pay

- Full benefits package including medical, dental, vison, 401K, life insurance, and disability insurance

- Opportunity to work as part of a team that values its members and works together to achieve positive change.

Budderfly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, citizenship status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status, and to affirmatively seek to advance the principles of equal employment opportunity.

We welcome all job seekers, including those with disabilities. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Company's career web page as a result of your disability.