Carbon & Energy Engineer II

Job Summary
The Carbon & Energy Engineer II supports the Carbon Capital Team in the analytical, technical, and process-related aspects of energy conservation and alternative energy projects within a designated area. This role assists with energy audits, economic evaluation of prospective projects, site identification, construction planning, and project coordination activities that align with Cox Conserves goals. The Engineer II also supports energy procurement efforts and contributes to business continuity planning and critical project aspects. This position collaborates across the team and company to help ensure project integrity and alignment with sustainability objectives.
Job Responsibilities

• Assist with analytical, technical, and process-related aspects of Carbon & Energy and alternative energy projects within a designated area.
• Support energy audits to understand current and future energy requirements across facilities.
• Assist with economic evaluation of prospective projects, including assessing rebate potential, researching emerging technologies, and analyzing financial return rates and payback scenarios.
• Participate in site identification, construction planning, and project coordination activities.
• Support energy procurement through physical market transactions across wholesale and retail channels.
• Develop Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and assist with supply management objectives.
• Assist in executing financial models to determine investment IRR and energy/environmental impact for projects.
• Provide recommendations to support business continuity planning and critical project aspects.
• Help maintain internal sustainability databases with relevant project data and performance metrics.
• Support the team in strategic planning for the department's annual and long-term capital budget expenditures.
• Assist in design, construction, commissioning, and operations for energy projects.
• Analyze power bills and publications related to incentives to identify prospective locations for energy projects.
• File reports with utilities and government entities or other Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as required.
• Ensure safe work practices in all project-related activities.
• Provide other support, as needed, to the Carbon Capital Team.

Job Qualifications
Required:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, or similar degree along with 2+ years of related experience. Candidate can also have a combination of an MS degree and 1+ years of experience, or 6+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience supporting project development/management activities.
• Analytical skills to evaluate data, assess financial return rates, and support decision-making.
• Effective team and corporate communication skills with an ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Aptitude for troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams/schematics.
• Ability to read and understand mechanical, structural, and architectural diagrams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficiency with energy modeling software.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with building operations: HVAC, electrical infrastructure, lighting, equipment loads, building envelope, etc.
• Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC) and standard practices.
• Exposure to energy procurement processes, including wholesale and retail market transactions.
• General knowledge of RFP development and supply management
• Computer proficiency, including all MS Office programs, energy modeling
• Excellent verbal/written corporate communication skills
• Ability to manage subcontractors and vendors

Other Essential Job Requirements and Working Conditions:
Travel: Up to 50% travel may be required
Location: position is based in Atlanta and requires a flexible in-office/remote working schedule
This job description is a general description of essential job functions. It is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform. All employees of Cox Enterprises, Inc. are expected to perform tasks as assigned by Cox Enterprises, Inc. Supervisory/Management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.
USD 74,000.00 - 111,000.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $74,000.00 - $111,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.