Energy Efficiency Engineer

Founded in 1993 and headquartered in Paris, TERAO is a pioneering independent consulting and engineering firm specialized in energy efficiency and sustainable buildings and industries. With over 30 years of experience, TERAO has established itself as a leader in green building engineering, supporting clients across the entire building lifecycle, from early design to operational optimization.

With a multidisciplinary team of 100+ engineers and specialists, TERAO has been active worldwide, operating regional offices in Dubai, Morocco, US, Shanghai, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Columbia and Brazil to serve clients across the continent.

Our mission is to help clients reduce energy consumption, lower carbon emissions, and improve building performance, while enhancing occupant comfort and meeting international sustainability standards.

Our Core Expertise:

• Energy Audits (ASHRAE Levels 1, 2, and 3)

• Energy Performance Contracts (EPC) and Energy Management Contracts

• Operational Optimization: ISO 50001 implementation, Commissioning, M&V (IPMVP), Energy Monitoring & Reporting

• Carbon and Environmental Footprint Analysis: GHG Inventories, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

• Sustainable Design Consulting for new constructions and major renovations

• Green Building Certifications: LEED, BREEAM, WELL, HQE, China GBDL/GBL, and more

• Building Performance Simulations: Thermal & Energy Modeling, Daylight Analysis, CFD Studies

• Specialized Studies: Environmental checklists, risk assessments, and technical due diligence

TERAO is committed to delivering measurable results through robust engineering, international best practices, and a client-focused approach. Whether it is a factory, office tower, retail store, or hotel, we help you turn your sustainability ambitions into reality.

Job description

Under the responsibility of the Middle East Operations Manager, the Energy Efficiency Engineer participates in TERAO projects in the Middle East, and covers the following main tasks:

• Energy Audits and Analysis: Conduct comprehensive energy audits and assessments of industrial facilities to identify energy-saving opportunities and potential improvements.
• Data Analysis: Analyse energy consumption data, process data, and equipment performance to develop tailored energy efficiency solutions.
• Recommendations: Provide clients with actionable recommendations and strategies for improving energy efficiency, including equipment upgrades, process optimization, and renewable energy integration.
• Project Management: Grow into a project management role, acting as the main point of contact for clients, tracking schedules and deliverables, producing or delegating as needed to get the work done, and integrating diverse knowledge to provide insightful information to clients.
• Performance Monitoring: Implement energy monitoring systems and track the performance of implemented solutions to ensure sustained energy savings.
• Commissioning services: Monitoring-based commissioning services requiring data visualization to spot faulty operations in HVAC operational trends
• Client Collaboration: Foster strong relationships with clients, understanding their unique needs, and serving as a trusted advisor for energy efficiency initiatives.
• Communication: Prepare logically organized, technically accurate, and clearly presented emails, memos, and reports

Profile

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 2-5 years of experience in energy efficiency, energy audits, energy management, commissioning
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or other relevant certifications preferred. Skills
• Experience with ASHRAE energy audits mandatory
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, lighting, domestic water, and energy-efficient technologies
• Knowledge of energy management practices, familiarity with ISO 50001 standard

Abilities

• Technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and integrate new concepts and tools
• Strong writing, verbal communication, interpersonal, training, and analytical skills
• Strong judgment and critical thinking to challenge assumptions and solve problems
• Strong organizational, time and project management skills
• Ability to travel in the Middle East

Software

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint)