Associate Engineer

As an Associate Engineer, you possess exceptional organizational skills and multi-tasking ability. Theindividual will be responsible for verifying air source heat pump installations through post inspection sitevisits and analyzing project work scopes for savings using manufacturers' information, plans, andspecifications to validate and calculate the impact from energy efficiency recommendations identifiedby other department team members.

Responsibilities:

• Experience with mechanical systems, especially heat pumps, building science, managing contractors, job costing, analyzing written work scope and energy efficiency analysis is preferred.
• The selected individual will work within systems and processes in place at RISE to perform job functions.
• The position will require a combination of independent and collaborative work in a mix of field and office functions reporting to the Director of Electro-Mechanical Services.

Field

• Inspecting implementation of applications of air source heat pump technologies in single familyand multifamily buildings.
• Schedule & perform in-progress and final inspections of contracted projects.
• Manage multiple projects in differing stages and scales concurrently.
• Quickly and efficiently resolve any installation, craftsmanship, warranty, customer service orother issues.
• Work with the billing department to ensure timely, accurate invoices.
• Ensure consistent adherence to company and industry standards.
• Maintain consistent communication with department team members.
• Collect field data for completing Manual J heat loss modeling
• Maintain rapport with diverse client base

Office

• Developing energy savings analyses and written reports for the installation of recommendedimprovements using documented engineering methods and principles and/or existing modelsand methodologies that are approved and certified in the industry.
• Manage development and analyses of multiple projects concurrently.
• Support development of vendor driven multi-family project sites.
• Ongoing industry research, product knowledge training & vendor networking
• Ensure consistent adherence to company and industry standards.
• Maintain consistent communication with department team members and utility partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering, with a demonstrated interest inenergy efficiency and building science preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in the energy efficiency field preferred
• Prior experience writing technical reports
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage a varying

workload effectively under general direction.

• Working proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel
• Experience with building energy modeling (eQuest or Wrightsoft) preferred
• Able to travel to job sites throughout Mass. or R.I. as needed.

Travel: This position is based in Cranston, RI and includes day-trip travel to project sites in MA & RI, including Cape Cod. Position requires about 50% local travel (MA & RI). Travel to other states may be necessary based on business needs.

Positions Type and Expected hours of Work: This is a full-time 40-hour position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Work Environment:

• Work is performed indoors in a professional office environment and outdoors and is subject to extreme weather conditions, humidity, odors, and loud noises.
• May occasionally walk on slippery or uneven surfaces and enter dusty environments.

Physical Demands:

Frequent:

• Standing, walking and climbing stairs throughout the day every day.
• Ability to utilize a variety of computerized devices for a prolonged period of time.
• Answering the phone throughout the day every day.
• The ability to visit and move around at work sites, including maneuvering into tight and small spaces.
• Clarity of vision at both over 20 feet and under 20 inches.
• Ability to judge distance and space relationships.
• An area that can be seen up and down or to the right or left while fixed on a point.
• Adjustment of eye to bring object into sharp focus.
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Occasional:

• Able to stoop, bend and reach (push/pull)

• Lift, carry and otherwise transport work-related materials weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Stooping, bending, and reaching (push/pull)

Compensation & Benefits:

• Health care benefits through United HealthCare
• Delta Dental and Vision Service Plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employer-matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Employer-paid Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance; access to short and long-term disability insurance
• Personal car mileage reimbursement for customer visits when required
• Tuition reimbursement

Who We Are

The RISE Group, Inc. is an employee-owned, professional engineering firm that provides a complete range of consulting, design, and energy services to customers throughout the United States and internationally. Our multi-disciplined engineering and technical staff specialize in failure analysis, engineering design, process optimization, and condition assessment. Our work demonstrates how creative collaboration can produce outstanding results for our clients and our communities.

Our Culture

At RISE, our customers come from all walks of life -- and so do our employees! We hire amazing people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. We can confidently state that we are successful as a direct result of our diversity. From day one and throughout your career with us, you'll find a workplace culture with expansive personal & professional development opportunities, cutting edge technology, a place where relationships are valued, and work/life balance is always a priority.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) within our workplace and in our communities. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

RISE Group, Inc. is an E-Verify participant and will conduct background investigations and pre-employment screening of candidates for employment Pre-employment activities will be conducted on qualified applicants after acceptance of a job offer.

RISE Group, Inc. is an employee-owned company and an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by law.