Energy Optimization Back Office Engineer

GLOBAL ENERGY OPTIMISATION BACK-OFFICE ENGINEER

Do you want to be an active part in reducing energy consumption within commercial buildings? And would you like to use your technical expertise to make your mark on our energy optimisation strategy and empower our aftermarket & sales teams?

This is your chance to leave your mark in Grundfos’ Commercial Building Services (CBS) division by joining an international team of experts supporting the optimisation of buildings’ HVAC and water supply pumping systems across the world!

Welcome to Grundfos

At Grundfos, we pioneer solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve quality of life for people through sustainable pump solutions. As an Energy Optimisation Back-Office Engineer, you will be part of a team which handles energy projects for commercial buildings, based in Chennai, India.

Moreover, you will join an expanding international team established to elevate our competences on energy optimisation as well as handle projects globally. In total, the global EOBO team has 7 engineers located in different parts of the word.

World-class level support to energy optimisation projects globally

Using your technical knowledge, you will take responsibility of working on energy optimisation projects by defining the most efficient solutions available, calculating potential energy savings, CO2 reduction as well as financial metrics such as payback & ROI.

Your primary tasks will be:

• Technical analysis of energy optimisation project requests
• Development and improvement of energy optimization methodologies and savings calculations for HVAC systems from a holistic perspective such as estimation of energy savings in chillers/boilers/other system components derived from retrofitting and optimizing the operation of the associated pumping systems, and how to optimize low Delta T.
• Development and design of optimized technical pumping solutions according to our customers’ metrics, requirements, and needs with high focus on energy savings
• Calculate energy savings, CO2 reduction as well as relevant financial metrics
• Use specific software tools, create energy reports including all relevant metrics & detailed solution
• Provide technical support to ensure maximum energy business outcomes
• Liaise with different stakeholders ensuring a fully aligned coordination between teams
• Continuous support to local aftermarket sales & sales teams to raise the bar for energy optimisation, related tools and processes
• This position will directly report to the Global Energy Optimisation Business Development Manager, CBS Global Sales Development.
• Technical specialist who knows how to build trust
• It is essential that you have the interpersonal skills to build trust and establish credibility in the organization. You know your field, and any stakeholder working with must feel confident that your solution is bullet proof.

Moreover, we imagine that you bring:

• An BSc/MSc in Mechanical Engineering or relevant experience
• More than 7-10 years of experience within HVAC systems and Boosting systems in Commercial Buildings, either as a Retrofit Consultant Engineer, ESCO Engineer, Energy Consultant, Energy Auditor, Energy Analyst, Energy Engineer or similar relevant experience
• Knowledge of retrofit methodologies to improve Low Delta T Syndrome in HVAC systems and quantifying expected impact of the measures
• Knowledge of chiller/boiler optimization methodologies and quantification of expected energy savings
• Knowledge of energy conservation measures for HVAC systems
• Deep HVAC and building water boosting application knowledge, namely, how to optimize control and operation of the systems
• Knowledge of hydraulic & energy efficiency measures
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Programming skills in VBA or other coding language are a plus for creating small scripts to automate tasks
• Good communication skills in English
• Experience with international projects is a plus

Why Grundfos

At Grundfos, we dare to do things that others cannot or dare not do. Our skills commit us to pioneer solutions to the world’s water and climate challenges and improve quality of life for people. We believe innovation is not only a business opportunity, but an obligation. And what really matters to us is not short-term profit, but the impact we make. By becoming part of our united powerful team, you too can drive this change no matter your role.

Furthermore, we offer:

• Flexible working hours and a wide range of employee benefits and discounts
• Access to health and wellbeing initiatives, including fitness centre, sports facilities, events, and leisure activities
• Access to internal training and great opportunities for individual development

Additional information

If you have questions or want to know more about the position, please contact Global Energy Optimisation Business Development Manager, Ricardo Machado on +351 932 260 718 or rmachado@grundfos.com.

If this job sounds appealing to you, please send your resume and cover letter by clicking on “Apply”.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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