JOB DETAILS 

Title: Junior Energy Engineer 

Position Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday)  

Reporting Location: Carlsbad, CA (remote would be allowed in certain cases) 

Salary Range: $65,000 - $70,000/year 

Start Date: not for immediate hire (July or August hiring) 

We are seeking a motivated Jr. Energy Engineer to join our technical services team. They will be responsible for managing utility data for large real estate portfolios, providing ENERGY STAR benchmarking support, and technical assistance for green building certifications and energy audits. 

This applicant would coordinate directly with our clients; therefore, they must also have superior communication, writing and presentation skills. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required: 

• Bachelor's Degree, Majors: Environmental Science or Engineering, Energy Management, or related fields. 

Preferred: 

• Master's Degree, Majors: Environmental Science/Design/Engineering 

• LEED Green Associate or LEED Accredited Professional - EBOM 

• Certified Energy Manager or Certified Energy Auditor 

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE 

Required: 

• Excellent excel and data management skills 

• Proven ability to manage, manipulate and analyze utility billing and usage data (energy, water, waste) 

• Familiarity with building systems and local/state benchmarking regulations 

• Great communication skills (written and oral) 

• Strong team player 

• Excellent time management and ability to balance competing priorities 

Preferred: 

• ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager experience (Strongly Desired) 

• ASHRAE Energy Audit experience 

• LEED Existing Buildings Operation & Maintenance (EBOM) 

LANGUAGES  

Fluent in English. Exceptional written and communication skills.   

ADDITIONAL DETAILS  

• Local Preferred, remote would be allowed in certain cases.  

• Applicant must be authorized to work in the United States 

ABOUT VERDANI PARTNERS  

Verdani Partners is a leading ESG consulting firm dedicated to advancing sustainability in the built environment on a global scale. Our mission-driven organization comprises an international team of experts with over 25 years of experience in real estate, sustainability, and ESG. We specialize in greening new and existing large building portfolios and supporting corporate sustainability needs. Verdani manages ESG programs for 22 real estate firms with over $690 billion AUM and more than 10,000 properties across 1.7 billion square feet of diversified, global portfolios. Our core services include climate resilience, decarbonization, net zero strategies, healthy buildings, biodiversity, DEI initiatives, data management, green building certifications, ESG frameworks, regulatory and annual reporting, ESG education, and stakeholder engagement. Our clients consistently rank #1, #2, and in the top five among their peers on global real estate ESG benchmarks such as GRESB and A to A+ on PRI.   

Verdani’s corporate ESG, technical services, communications, and green building certifications departments, along with our key program verticals and ESG workforce development programs, bring an impressive breadth of expertise to each portfolio and project. Our approach is to identify and prioritize effective solutions that can be sustained over the life of the building, adding economic, social, and environmental value along the way. As a GRESB Global Partner, GRESB Training Partner, and member of the GRESB Benchmarking Committee, we actively participate with USGBC, ULI Greenprint, and Nareit. Since 2023, Verdani has been a Certified B Corporation™, part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact, pledging to use business as a force for good®. Our talented team of experts combines passion with an above-and-beyond commitment to sustainability, delivering exceptional results for our clients while maintaining a balance between work and family needs. 

Verdani is a fast-growing organization that prioritizes community and employee well-being. We offer an array of excellent benefits, including flexible work schedules, health insurance contributions, life and short-term disability insurance, paid time off, a 401k program with employer contributions, an employee assistance program, annual educational and conference allowances, and monthly internet and food stipends. 

Joining the Verdani team means becoming part of something bigger. We are a diverse and dedicated group that feels more like a family, united by a shared goal: making a difference in the world now and for future generations. Our environment is laid-back yet professional, filled with talented individuals who believe in making work enjoyable and impactful. 

Verdani is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. Verdani is committed to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment, ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees. 

 
WELLNESS & BENEFITS 

Verdani is supportive of employee satisfaction, growth, health, and wellbeing. We offer many benefits including: 

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance 

• Paid vacation, holidays, sick leave, and volunteer time 

• Paid parental leave 

• Extra vacation days based on tenure 

• Floating holidays 

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)  

• Referral Program 

• Bereavement Leave 

• Annual allowance for professional certifications, training, memberships and attending professional conferences 

• Monthly internet/food stipend 

• Annual equipment allowance 

• Annual support allowance 

• Flexible work arrangements including work from home, flexible working hours, and flexible schedules with supervisor approval 

• 401K program with employer contributions 

• and more! 

Thank you for your interest in this position at Verdani Partners! 

**As a result of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide immediate individual updates on your application status. However, if you are chosen for an interview, you will receive direct communication via email. 

Beware of imposters posing as recruiters! Always verify that emails, including those regarding job interviews and offers, come from Verdani's official email addresses, such as @applytojob.com or @verdani.com. Please note that we never send checks or request payment for equipment.