NCAT is a non-profit organization that serves economically disadvantaged people by providing information and access to appropriate technologies that can help improve their lives. NCAT does this via toll-free hot lines, direct training, publications and websites.
Our three main program areas are:
Sustainable Ag
Sustainable Communities
Sustainable Energy
Mission Statement: Helping people by championing small-scale, local, and sustainable solutions to reduce poverty, promote healthy communities, and protect natural resources.
The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) is seeking an engineer to perform residential and commercial field energy assessments. This is a regular, full-time, entry-level position providing an excellent opportunity to work with a dedicated and professional staff on state and national projects while developing skills as an energy analyst. This is your opportunity to put your education to work and help conserve energy while getting paid and developing new skills. This position will be based at NCAT’s headquarters in Butte, Montana. NCAT is a private non-profit organization that works to foster and promote sustainable technologies and systems, especially for the benefit of economically disadvantaged individuals and communities.
Job duties:
•Conducts building and residential energy assessments
•Performs energy analysis with energy performance software
•Reviews engineering reports; researches technical information on energy efficiency and sustainable building technology topics
•Provides technical assistance in person and over the telephone to builders, building contractors, and property management officials on energy efficient building practices
•Prepares and edits written descriptions, topical summaries, bibliographies, and other information materials suitable for giving presentations and posting to websites while targeting a variety of audiences of varying degrees of technical knowledge
•Communicates via email, telephone, and in person to gather and disseminate information
•Recommends engineering and product modifications to increase energy performance
•May attend workshops, seminars, and related events in support of project duties
Req. candidate profile :
Minimum requirements include basic engineering skills and experience with energy systems. A college degree is required. A degree in mechanical, electrical or industrial engineering, or a related field is preferred.
The successful candidate will have a strong interest in building technologies and learning how to perform commercial and industrial or residential energy assessments. A demonstrated interest and knowledge in promoting energy efficiency is required. Experience in energy systems, computer spreadsheets, computer energy performance simulation is desired. A background in contracts, construction, working with commercial or residential customers would also be desirable. Excellent communication skills and the ability to learn quickly are very important in this position. A high level of computer literacy is required including use of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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