Develop and execute energy strategies for data centers, monitor energy use, conduct audits, lead efficiency projects, and ensure compliance with standards.
RYZ Labs is hiring for an Energy Efficiency Architect to develop and deliver strategies that reduce data center energy use, carbon footprint, and operating costs while maintaining reliability. Experience with PUE/WUE tracking, HVAC optimization, and controls preferred.
Responsibilities:
Build and execute multi-year energy strategy and roadmap with PUE/WUE/CUE targets.
Monitor and analyze energy consumption via BMS/DCIM/EMS; create dashboards and reports.
Conduct energy audits and retro-commissioning; identify ECMs with ROI business cases.
Lead design and rollout of efficiency projects (airflow/containment, setpoints, economization, VFDs, UPS/generator optimization, heat reuse, renewables/PPAs).
Perform measurement and verification (IPMVP); track savings and validate results.
Secure utility incentives/rebates; ensure compliance with ASHRAE 90.4/TC 9.9, ISO 50001, and local codes.
Document best practices/SOPs and train operations teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Energy Engineering or related; advanced degree a plus.
5+ years in data center or critical facility energy management.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical systems, controls/BMS, and thermodynamics.
Proficient in energy analytics and modeling (Excel, Python/R, eQUEST/TRACE, DCIM).
Familiar with LEED, ISO 50001, GHG Protocol, and M&V.
Experience with financial analysis (CAPEX/OPEX, NPV/IRR) and vendor/utility engagement.
Preferred certifications: CEM, CMVP, LEED AP, PE.
About RYZ Labs:
RYZ Labs is a startup studio built in 2021 by two lifelong entrepreneurs. The founders of RYZ have worked at some of the world's largest tech companies and some of the most iconic consumer brands. They have lived and worked in Argentina for many years and have decades of experience in Latam. What brought them together is the passion for the early phases of company creation and the idea of attracting the brightest talents in order to build industry-defining companies in a post-pandemic world.
Our teams are remote and distributed throughout the US and Latam. They use the latest cutting-edge technologies in cloud computing to create applications that are scalable and resilient. We aim to provide diverse product solutions for different industries, planning to build a large number of startups in the upcoming years.
At RYZ, you will find yourself working with autonomy and efficiency, owning every step of your development. We provide an environment of opportunities, learning, growth, expansion, and challenging projects. You will deepen your experience while sharing and learning from a team of great professionals and specialists.
Our values and what to expect:
- Customer First Mentality - every decision we make should be made through the lens of the customer.
- Bias for Action - urgency is critical, expect that the timeline to get something done is accelerated.
- Ownership - step up if you see an opportunity to help, even if not your core responsibility. Humility and Respect - be willing to learn, be vulnerable, and treat everyone who interacts with RYZ with respect.
- Frugality - being frugal and cost-conscious helps us do more with less.
- Deliver Impact - get things done in the most efficient way.
- Raise our Standards - always be looking to improve our processes, our team, and our expectations. The status quo is not good enough and never should be.
Top Skills
Pue,Wue,Cue,Bms,Dcim,Ems,Excel,Python,R,Equest,Trace
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