Database Developer / Engineering Associate

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Utilivate Technologies is an emerging-growth company, based in downtown Chicago, which is experiencing strong growth in its target areas of Energy Management Services, Management Consulting & Training, and Business Transformation.

Utilivate is pleased to announce an opportunity for a part-time Database Developer / Engineering Associate for several of our Chicago based projects. We’re looking for talented people who share our passion for putting clients first. Assignments would include serving as the client’s trusted database expert on behalf of Utilivate Technologies. The Database Developer would also work on internal projects to enhance and web-enable selected Utilivate software solutions. The position also calls for someone with a strong background and interest in engineering and who has the interest and ability to successfully complete the CEM (Certified Energy Manager) exam.

This position is also responsible for establishing an ongoing relationship with clients, providing technical consultation on current systems and identifying future efficiencies. The Database Developer / Engineering Associate must also have the ability to foster relationships at all levels of the client organization and to operate independently or as a member of a team. This position is key to us reaching our aggressive growth goals for 2010.

We are seeking candidates who share our professional development model: Provide exceptional service and retain our current customer base, identify and grow new customers, and provide leadership and mentoring to an expanding Utilivate staff.

COME GROW ALONG WITH UTILIVATE:

• Consistent growth provides plenty of opportunities for career advancement

• Competitive compensation and bonus programs for every team member

• Work on a flexible basis in a professional, informal setting

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Utilivate needs a multi-talented individual who has a strong background in providing high levels of customer satisfaction as a database developer within an energy management environment such as facilities management, electric or gas utilities, energy companies, engineering or construction, or similar backgrounds. Primary responsibilities would involve database design and development however a strong understanding of engineering concepts and an interest and ability to successfully complete the CEM exam is strongly encouraged.

Education and Work Experience

• BS in Mechanical, Chemical, or Electrical Engineering with strong database and web development experience. Advanced degrees a plus.

• Over two years related work experience. Multiple years experience within both engineering and database / web development a plus.

Job Responsibilities Include

• Administer, maintain, and enhance web-enabled MS Access Databases with Microsoft Active Server Pages (ASP Classic and ASP.NET) content.

• Administer, maintain, and update the content of public and private web and Sharepoint sites.

• Assist Energy Engineers and Energy Managers in determining energy baselines, developing measurement and verification methodologies, and Analyzing and quantifying energy consumption and savings.

Specific Qualifications – Database/Web Developer

• Familiar with web technologies and experience developing web solutions for clients. Web development experience in classic ASP, ASP.NET, VBScript and HTML is required.

• Experience with relational database technology. The candidate must have prior VBA experience that can be utilized to create robust database solutions utilizing primarily Microsoft Access.

Desired Qualifications - Database/Web Developer

• Familiarity of use and the ability to write programming for various Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software packages; ExperVision TypeReader & OpenRTK, ABBYY FineReader OCR, OmniPage.

Specific Qualifications – Engineering

• Assist Energy Engineers and Managers in developing energy management strategies, analyzing energy use data, and writing audit reports. Assist in analyzing utility interval data to establish baseline energy consumption and demand response capacity,

• Assist Energy Engineers and Managers in performing site surveys, client interviews and facility/plant walk-through,

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Have a strong interest in and understanding of engineering concepts. An interest and ability to successfully complete the CEM (Certified Energy Manager) exam is strongly encouraged.

• Have a strong background within energy engineering or management environment such as facilities management, electric or gas utilities, energy companies, engineering or construction, or similar backgrounds.

General Qualifications

• Ability to skillfully execute above job responsibilities.

• Must be well organized, meticulous and able to prioritize tasks. Knowledge of current office procedures, Business English, proper correspondence format and composition. Must be able to communicate effectively with all staff levels within an organization.

• Proven leadership qualities with excellent written and oral communication and collaboration skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of Utilivate and client team members,

• Expert level skills in Microsoft Office products, particularly Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook,

• Proficient in using Internet technologies, email programs, and conducting effective web searches,

• Thrive in a challenging and independent work environment. Have an entrepreneurial spirit and the courage to take calculated risks,

• Cultivating customer relationships and identifying new opportunities within customer accounts. Develop, recommend, and lead retention strategies to maintain current client base, grow future client base, and lead future project teams,

• Hands-on, able to work with clients and handle projects from A to Z. Flexible working hours, and strong, flexible team player. Able to translate quantitative information into actionable business data and recommendations,

• Self-starter must be able to work independently and manage day-to-day project activities as well as keeping an eye for major milestones. Solid analytical skills and keen attention to detail. Proactive and results driven. Services must be available during normal business hours,

• Should have own personal computer, cell phone (available for business communications), and home office.

WHO WE ARE:

Since 2001, Utilivate has built a solid client based that values our rigorous approach and creative solutions while maintaining a primary focus on our clients. We develop and implement strategic energy plans, business transformation plans, and implement significant projects for our client base. By utilizing the latest technologies, the best practices in the industry, and implementing a leading edge business model, Utilivate prides itself on our ability to provide our clients with long lasting successes.

As we grow, we are seeking additional well-rounded, innovative people who appreciate our primary goal: delight and surprise our clients with our high level of commitment, professionalism, and energy. Each of our team members has exceptional oral and written communication skills, analytical and computer skills, and the ability to work independently toward a common goal. All staff must be able to work effectively and comfortably in an independent setting, as well as within teams of Utilivate teammates as well as client staff members. All Utilivate team members have high ethical and work quality standards.

WHAT WE OFFER:

This is an opportunity to work on a flexible, part-time basis as an independent contractor in a professional, informal setting. Competitive compensation is offered as well as the opportunity to provide your talent to a dynamic, emerging growth company.