Reports To: Director, Engineering Consulting

Location: Greater Toronto Hamilton Area (GTHA), Ontario – This is a hybrid role, providing flexibility to work from home while regularly attending client sites throughout the GTHA and Southern Ontario.

Status: Full-Time Employee

Compensation: $65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience and qualifications

Description

As a newly accredited Certified Energy Manager (CEM), you will play an important role in helping our clients reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and achieve their sustainability and decarbonization objectives. Working alongside Lightenco's experienced energy management and engineering professionals, you will support energy audits, utility incentive applications, energy management planning, and the identification and implementation of energy conservation measures.

- Perform Energy Assessments & Audits – Conduct site visits, collect facility data, and assist with ASHRAE Level II energy audits for commercial, industrial, institutional, and multi-residential facilities.
- Analyze Utility & Building Performance Data – Review utility invoices, interval data, control system information, and facility operating trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Develop Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) – Evaluate lighting, HVAC, electrical, building automation, and process-related energy-saving opportunities.
- Support Client Incentive Applications – Assist clients in identifying and securing utility rebates, grants, and energy efficiency incentives.
- Contribute to Decarbonization Initiatives – Support carbon reduction planning, electrification studies, and net-zero roadmap development.




- Prepare Technical Reports & Presentations – Develop professional reports, business cases, energy models, and client presentations.
- Build Strong Client Relationships – Work collaboratively with clients, contractors, utilities, and internal team members to ensure successful project delivery.

Critical Requirements

A successful candidate MUST possess the following critical requirements:

- Certified Energy Manager (CEM) Credential – You currently hold an active Certified Energy Manager designation, however may not have completed the 3-year experience requirements.
- GTHA Residence – You currently reside within the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area and can travel regularly to client sites throughout Southern Ontario.
- Reliable Personal Vehicle – You have access to a reliable vehicle and are comfortable travelling as required for client meetings and site assessments.
- Relevant Post-Secondary Education – Degree or diploma in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Energy Management, Environmental Studies, Sustainability, Facilities Management, or a related field.

The work we do is important: to us, our clients, and the planet. We are looking for someone who is passionate about making a measurable impact through energy efficiency and sustainability.

Skills





- Exercises data integrity, can flag errors and perform regression analysis.
- Good understanding of building performance metrics such as EUI and ECI
- Can perform ECM calculations, and find comparable savings from recent research
- Able to write and present technical recommendations concisely, making them accessible for a non-technical audience
- Excellent Excel, Word and Powerpoint skills

Experience

- Newly accredited or early-career Certified Energy Manager (0-3 years of related experience)
- Previous experience in energy management, facilities operations, engineering consulting, sustainability, or building performance analysis is considered an asset
- Familiarity with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, RETScreen, eQUEST, or similar software is beneficial
- Exposure to Ontario utility conservation programs and incentives is considered an asset
- Passionate about sustainability and environmental stewardship
- Naturally curious and motivated to learn
- Professional, dependable, and self-directed
- Comfortable balancing field work and analytical work
- Collaborative and client-focused

Results

- Identify opportunities that reduced energy consumption, operating costs, or greenhouse gas emissions
- Deliver accurate analyses and qualified reports
- Supported successful implementation of energy conservation initiatives
- Demonstrated the ability to build trust with internal and external clients

Cognitive Abilities

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to interpret technical and financial information
- Quickly learns new te

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