Energy and Optimization Specialist

About the Role

As an Energy and Optimization Specialist, you will be a key member of the HSE & System Operations team, championing energy efficiency and optimization initiatives across Enwave's district heating and cooling systems. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement impactful improvements, support new business opportunities, and help shape the future of urban energy infrastructure. This role is ideal for someone passionate about decarbonization and eager to make a tangible difference in Toronto's sustainability journey.

About Our Culture

At Enwave, our cultural foundation—TIDE—guides how we work at our best.

It enables us to execute our strategy, pivot with agility, and maximize our impact on those we serve. Each component is structured to (1) emphasize a required behaviour, (2) reinforce an expected outcome, and (3) call us all to a unified action.

• Teamwork: Accelerates progress – Bring out the best in your colleagues
• Inspire: And be inspired – Believe we can be impactful
• Determination: Creates possibilities – Take action with intention
• Evolve: Continuously – With our communities and customers

What We Offer: Perks and Benefits

We invest in your growth, well-being, and success so you can stay focused on making a meaningful difference every day.

• Health, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Educational Reimbursement and Career Development
• Employee Social & Charity Events
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Discount Program

About the Ideal Candidate

You are driven by purpose and thrive in dynamic environments. You bring a passion for clean energy, a collaborative spirit, and a commitment to operational excellence. You are comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners, and you excel at translating technical insights into actionable solutions. Your adaptability and determination set you apart as a leader in energy optimization.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll drive energy efficiency and optimization initiatives to reduce operating costs across Enwave's district heating and cooling systems, while playing a key role in advancing decarbonization and supporting the transition to clean energy.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Engage with Plant Operations to identify, evaluate, and manage opportunities for system improvement
• Leverage incentive programs available to deliver on optimization projects
• Manage and monitor energy performance for plant operation creating M&V plans, energy audits, and applying optimization principles.
• Implement energy management programs across the fleet to help reduce carbon footprint
• Work with the System Operations group to develop system operating targets and budgets and support the development of asset dispatch/optimization models
• Work with Project Managers in the development and execution of commissioning and M&V plans for new capital projects
• Provide supporting analysis for business development opportunities.

About Your Experience and Qualifications

• Engineering degree (Mechanical or Electrical)
• 2–5 years of experience in energy conservation, energy engineering, or energy management
• Certified Energy Manager (CEM) designation highly desired
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to read engineering reports and drawings
• Experience with HVAC, electrical, mechanical, building automation, and control systems across hospitals, data centers, commercial, and residential buildings
• Technical knowledge of building processes and systems
• Knowledge of BAS systems, trend analysis, and identifying low-cost saving measures
• Leadership in developing, evaluating, and implementing energy efficiency projects
• Project management experience and on-site energy audit expertise
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

About How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and optional cover letter outlining your experience and motivation for joining Enwave's team. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Enwave is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. We will accommodate applicants with disabilities in our recruitment processes.