Senior Field & Sales Engineer

Position Title Senior Field & Sales Engineer About Ready to build something instead of stepping into an established playbook? We’re seeking a Senior Field & Sales Engineer to serve as the technical lead for a brand-new clean energy program supporting local governments and public-sector organizations throughout Southern California. This is a hands-on, customer-facing player-coach role where you'll conduct and oversee facility energy audits, identify and quantify energy-saving opportunities, present recommendations to customers, and help shape the processes, standards, and team that will scale the program. The ideal candidate is a senior energy-efficiency professional who can confidently move from the field to the customer meeting, bringing strong mechanical and energy-audit expertise, credible communication skills, and the leadership instincts to guide future engineers! Salary $130,000 - $180,000/ Year DOEResponsibilities Lead and perform ASHRAE Level 1/Level 2 and investment-grade energy audits across municipalities, schools, colleges, tribal organizations, casinos, pools, and other public facilities Gather field data, evaluate building and mechanical systems, identify energy conservation opportunities, and quantify projected energy and cost savings Focus on opportunities involving pumps, motors, pool mechanical systems, water heating, HVAC, decarbonization, resiliency, and strategic energy management Present audit findings and recommendations directly to customers, translating complex technical analysis into clear, consultative solutions Lead and coordinate Engineer I/II staff, delegate fieldwork, oversee quality, and remain accountable for project execution and deliverables Build audit methodologies, SOPs, workflows, and training processes while helping establish and grow the engineering team Partner with senior leadership and internal engineering teams to develop broader customer solutions and guide projects from assessment through next steps Requirements 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in energy efficiency, energy engineering, facility audits, or a closely related field, with stronger experience preferred Proven turnkey field energy-audit experience with the ability to independently assess facilities, quantify opportunities, and present recommendations Hands-on experience with ASHRAE Level 1/Level 2-type and/or investment-grade energy audits Strong technical foundation in building and mechanical energy systems, with experience in pumps, motors, pool systems, water heating, or HVAC highly valued Excellent customer-facing communication skills with the ability to explain technical findings, energy savings, and financial value to public-sector clients Experience leading engineers, projects, or technical teams with the ability to delegate, coordinate, coach, and drive work forward Comfortable with energy modeling, analytical tools, linear regression, CRM/database platforms, and regular travel throughout Southern California