Energy Engineer (4+ years)

Coffman Engineers · Anchorage

Company Description

At Coffman Engineers, we serve as both prime consultant and sub consultant on projects large and small, including commercial, retail, institutional, government, industrial, and project/construction management. Incorporated in 1979, we have employees in more than 24 locations serving clients across the United States and overseas.
To meet client objectives and to integrate our many disciplines, we can create teams comprised of civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and corrosion control, as well as project/construction managers and professionals in a variety of specialty services. This ability has made us a leader in the engineering and construction communities, and has strengthened our reputation as being progressive, innovative, and a great place to work.

Job Description

Coffman Engineers is seeking an Energy Engineer to join our Anchorage office. We are looking for a self-motivated, technically strong mechanical or electrical engineer with at least four years of engineering experience who enjoys solving complex problems and collaborating across disciplines. The successful candidate will contribute technical expertise to multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, operators, clients, and other project stakeholders. The ideal candidate will be passionate about their discipline, interested in expanding their knowledge across mechanical and electrical systems, and motivated to grow into a role leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Technical work may include detailed engineering for a variety of project types across sectors which may include:

Power generation and electrical utility systems.
Energy and electrical system modeling.
Generator control systems.
Instrumentation, protection and controls.
Distribution & Substation design.
HVAC systems and controls.
Liquid and gaseous fuel systems, including diesel, natural gas, LNG, hydrogen, and biofuels.
Piping, and facility mechanical systems.
Heat recovery and combined heat and power systems.
Renewable energy systems, including wind and solar.
Battery energy storage facilities.
Microgrids and distributed energy systems.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
At least four years of engineering experience in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related energy discipline.
Strong technical background with experience performing engineering calculations, analyses, and design.
Experience preparing or reviewing drawings in AutoCAD and/or Revit.
Familiarity with relevant mechanical, electrical, energy-modeling, hydraulic-analysis, or piping-analysis software.
Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary engineering or project team.
Ability to prepare clear technical reports, engineering documents, proposals, and project execution plans.
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, contractors, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Interest in developing project management and team leadership capabilities.
Ability to travel periodically.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer licensure in Alaska, or the ability and interest to pursue licensure.
Experience in engineering design for the energy, electric utility, power generation sectors.
Experience performing power system studies and modeling using ETAP, EasyPower, SKM, or similar electrical system analysis software.
Experience with project scoping, feasibility studies, and design development.
Experience supporting project scope, schedule, budget, and resource management.
Experience developing client relationships, proposals, and new business opportunities.
Demonstrated interest in progressing into the management of multidisciplinary projects and teams.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Additional Information

Coffman Engineers is a company that truly focuses on its employees. We support and encourage individually tailored professional and technical advancement as well as personal growth. We offer an excellent salary/benefits package, a desirable location, and a professional office environment with the opportunity to work on exciting projects.

Coffman offers comprehensive benefits, including a flexible PTO program and family-friendly policies. Our Anchorage office is located in the heart of midtown, close to restaurants, trails, shopping and conveniences. We welcome the dedicated and the driven. Join us.

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Coffman at a Glance:

47 years in business
900+ employees serving clients throughout the U.S. and overseas from more than 24 locations
Multi-discipline engineering services plus corrosion control, commissioning and project/construction management
#27 Top 80 Engineering Firms, Building Design+Construction, 2019
#29 Zweig Group Hot Firm List, Zweig Group, 2021
#157 Top 500 Design Firms, Engineering News-Record, 2022
Best Place to Work BOAB, Alaska Business Magazine, 2023

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This position is direct with Coffman Engineers; we are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law.

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