Energy Efficiency and Decarbonization Specialist – Managing / Principal Consultant to Technical Director

ERM is looking for a motivated Energy Efficiency / Decarbonization Specialist to join our growing China team, to be based in either our Shanghai or Beijing office. The successful candidate will help our existing team develop business, grow, and deliver on energy efficiency and decarbonization services In China and across Asia.   

This specific role is a great opportunity to maintain and develop key client relationships and work with ERM's technical experts to provide engineering and resource efficiency assessments that help our industrial clients decarbonize their operations and become more energy efficient.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with our account teams to develop business opportunities with our world-class client list.

• Experience and am interest to drive business development is a must.

• Conduct field work (energy efficiency assessments for industrial and manufacturing clients), document of current process and facility conditions, and develop conceptual design solutions, equipment and system sizing.  Capital, installation, and operational cost estimates.  Construction administration, oversight, and system commissioning experience is a plus.

• Assist in engineered system performance monitoring.

• Compile and evaluate data and assist in report preparation.

• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.

• Communicate with subcontractors, tenants, and clients during field activities.

REQUIREMENTS - Managing or Principal Consultant Level

• BSc or BEng in chemical, civil, or mechanical engineering or related degree. 

• 8+ years of experience, including willingness/interest in field assignments and client meetings. 

• Strong business development background and ability to identify opportunities, navigate client organizations, and close deals. 

• Deep experience in industrial energy efficiency required (manufacturing, chemicals, pharma/biotechnology, and other heavy industry). This is NOT a position that focuses on offices or residential.

• Previous experience with facility resource efficiency efforts.

• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health and Safety protocols.

• Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; experience recording/writing detailed technical data and reports a plus. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Detail-oriented with mechanical aptitude and hands-on trouble-shooting/problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Environmental field work experience and 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification a plus.

• Travel up to 30% for client site visits, projects, business development, etc.

REQUIREMENTS - Technical Director Level

• All of the above plus preference for Master or PhD level qualifications in chemical, civil, or mechanical engineering or related degree. 

• 15+ years of relevant energy efficiency experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting