Job description

Energy Resiliency & Efficiency Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Remote (U.S.-Based) | Up to 40 Hours/Week
U.S. Citizenship Required

Position Summary

Value Added Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Energy Resiliency & Efficiency Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support energy management, sustainability, and infrastructure initiatives at a premier U.S. Department of Energy national laboratory. This individual will serve as a key technical resource supporting compliance with the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) and the Energy Independence and Security Act (EISA) while working closely with engineering, facilities, maintenance, and operations personnel.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support execution of the site energy management program and FEMP deliverables.
• Gather, analyze, interpret, and present facility energy and utility data for DOE reporting requirements.
• Review High Performance Sustainable Building (HPSB) designs, commissioning plans, and compliance documentation.
• Develop and review continuous commissioning procedures and identify operational improvements.
• Review Comprehensive Energy and Water Evaluations (CEWE/EISA Audits) and provide technical recommendations.
• Evaluate life-cycle cost analyses and support implementation planning for energy projects.
• Review equipment procurement requests to ensure energy-efficient solutions are specified whenever feasible.
• Advise program managers and facility stakeholders on FEMP implementation and compliance strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Resources, or related technical discipline.
• Energy Efficiency Practitioner (EEP), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or Energy Management Professional (EMP) certification.
• Experience supporting EISA compliance and energy reporting requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including data analysis and reporting.
• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, utility plant operations, hydronics, air distribution systems, and lighting controls.
• Ability to interpret HVAC and plumbing sequences of operation.
• U.S. Citizen residing and working in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing energy programs at DOE laboratories, federal facilities, or large research campuses.
• Experience with Metasys, EnergyCAP, Maximo, AutoCAD, and SkySpark.
• Knowledge of DOE facility operations and infrastructure programs.
• Experience supporting sustainability, resiliency, and decarbonization initiatives.

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will quickly integrate with facility operations teams, deliver high-quality technical reviews and analyses, support mission-critical reporting requirements, and help drive measurable improvements in energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational resiliency.

For persons with disabilities: If you require assistance completing, or are unable to complete the online resume/application process, please contact:

VAS Human Resources @ 803-644-0070
Mon. - Fri. 9am - 4pm

237 High Gate Loop 
Aiken, SC 29803

Value Added Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and supports a drug-free work environment.