M&V Engineer

Every employee at Al Rostamani Group plays a role in making a real difference to the business and our customers. We care for our employees by offering them meaningful and purposeful work and an opportunity to grow, learn, contribute and succeed. Today, the Al Rostamani Group has come a long way since its birth in 1957. Our group has grown steadfastly with the guiding principles of Commitment, Care & Vision, alongside a strong sense of active involvement in the community. We are a well-diversified group, with a key presence in industries such as General Trading, Automobiles and Heavy Equipment, Travel, Foreign Exchange, Financial Services, Property Management, Construction, Infrastructure Development and Information Technology Services. Our Group employs approximately 2000 people from 41 different nationalities, which contributes to our multicultural and multi-national environment.

Emirates Electrical Engineering is a specialized business platform that provides comprehensive turnkey solutions combining development, financing, construction and operation of solar rooftops for commercial and industrial building in the UAE, also a responsive and flexible organization dedicated for the design and construction of turnkey electrical power projects such as High Voltage Substations, Cable Networks and Transmission Lines.

Job Purpose

The M&V Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing measurement and verification plans for energy efficiency projects. The role also includes coordinating with the design, proposals / BD and the site teams and concerned authorities to enable project execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and implement M&V plans for energy savings performance contracting (ESPC) projects at various facilities.
• Work along with the Project Design / Audit team to arrive at ECM-specific M&V approaches. Evaluate project performance risk, analyze savings calculations, review final M&V plans, and develop construction and service phase M&V budgets.
• Analyze and normalize utility data using linear regressions and other analyses.
• Supervise baseline and Pre / post-installation data collection, including trend data from building automation systems, field measurements, data loggers, and performance tests.
• Diagnose HVAC and building system performance issues and draw up proper technical solutions to ensure & demonstrate proposed energy savings within the allotted budget.
• Provide technical assistance with ongoing review of data from energy management systems, including troubleshooting, diagnostics, and energy savings analysis in co-ordination with the Asset Management Team.
• Prepare monthly / quarterly / annual energy savings reports in line with the IPMVP protocols and facilitate the billing process with customers.
• Develop & implement Measurement & Verification (M&V) plans for ESPC projects
• Interface with Energy Engineers for reviews of baselines, design intent and savings calculations
• Review, analyse and manage Energy Analysis by others including utility bill accounting, GHG inventory, end-use analysis and tariff modelling. Advise or perform the aforementioned as needed
• Participate in data collection and performance verification of baseline and retrofitted equipment
• Conduct spot measurements and short-term data collection during the ESPC (Energy Savings Performance Contract) lifecycle as required
• Review building or campus energy systems baselines and develop baseline adjustments based on site reviews
• Analyse energy management control system’s operation, sequences and trend data for system optimization and compliance to the M&V plan
• Perform on-site trouble shooting and data logging to validate and correct project performance
• Determine and forecast shortfall pay outs. Notify stakeholders of potential savings shortfall, coordinate form of guarantee shortfall makeup, and closeout customer receipt/acceptance of annual performance period. Assist in any shortfall mitigation activities
• Maintain all customer records related to energy performance contracts
• Prepare savings performance analysis, reporting and/or presentations for customers. Educate customer on the results
• Prepare customer Meeting Reports to document all agreements and needed actions
  
  

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institution
• Certified Measurement & Verification Professional (CMVP) is required, Certified Energy Manager (CEM) is desirable
  
  

Experience

• Must have minimum 2-4 years of relevant work experience in similar industry.
• Experience with HVAC/HVAC Engineering desired, including building controls and management systems.
• 2-3 years' experience in engineering and energy savings calculations for performance contracting
• 2-3 years' knowledge and practice of M&V protocols and guidelines (like FEMP and IPMVP)
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Must have a functional knowledge about the workings of an energy management company / ESCO
• Must possess a good understanding of engineering, design skills and concepts
• Good interpersonal skills in maintaining business relationship with clients
• Must possess good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel including layout for shared use and computational functions
• Advanced Excel, Word, SQL, Access, Outlook, Tableau use and programming skills.
• Experience with building energy simulation software programs such as Trane Trace, eQUEST, EnergyPlus, etc.
• Effective face-to-face and virtual presentation, influencing, communicating, and negotiating skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to provide sound and reliable judgment in business solutions.
• Sound business acumen, including resource management, cash flows, conflict resolution, and contract management.
• Ability to set up tasks, document and work collaboratively in an online team environment with local and global partners.
• Strong organization and planning skills including electronic file and email management.
  
  

At Al Rostamani Group, we seek talented people who work hard to achieve great things. We consider not only your skills and experience, but also your passion for the role, your desire to learn and how well you align with our core values of care, commitment and vision. If this position represents an opportunity you wish to pursue, we invite you to apply.