Tax Incentive Engineer

RubinBrown is one of the nation’s leading accounting and professional consulting firms with a commitment to building personal relationships and delivering totally satisfied clients. The RubinBrown name and reputation are synonymous with experience, integrity and value. RubinBrown has revenue of approximately $240 million with 1000+ team members across locations in Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, and St. Louis.

Overview

The Tax Incentive Engineer will be a key member of the Energy Efficiency Commercial Buildings Deduction (179D) and Research and Experimentation (R&E) Tax Credit team.  This individual will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as a strong engineering background.  This will be an opportunity to be part of a growing, dynamic team and to help our clients take advantage of multiple tax incentives.

Major Responsibilities

• 179D Deduction Projects
  • Review and interpret construction drawings, specifications, field notes, and photographs to help develop accurate 3D models of existing buildings
  • Perform energy modeling simulations for 179D using DOE software
  • Prepare clear and professional project documentation and communicate progress with internal teams and clients
  • Assist PE with commercial building inspections
• R&E Tax Credit projects
  • Assist with the determination of project methodologies taking advantage of available client information and documentation
  • Assist with determination of qualified research expenditures
  • Assist with review of R&E tax credit project deliverables including reports and project narratives
• Business development
  • Participate in client/prospect calls and meetings to identify potential research tax credit opportunities
  • Assist with client/prospect follow up for the development of credit estimates and proposals

Required Experience/Background/Skills

• Proficiency with CAD Software
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline
• Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• High attention to detail, initiative and follow through
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly motivated, professional, energetic and resourceful
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as a team member
• Comfortable engaging with clients
• Ability to review and analyze construction drawings

Preferred Experience

• EIT or working towards EIT
• Desire to become a Professional Engineer (P.E.)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with data analytics tools, including Power Pivot and Power Query.
• Experience in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry
• Knowledge of commercial building HVAC
• Experience with energy modeling software

Working Conditions

• The typical office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Ability to work extra hours as determined by the workload and client expectations, especially approaching tax deadlines
• Up to 20% travel to other RubinBrown offices and client sites may be required
• Ability to sit for long periods of time
• Ability to move throughout office
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 10 pounds
• Ability to communicate with clients, team members, etc.

One Firm

To foster a highly respected, inclusive culture that helps foster and promote an environment that is diverse and equitable for all team members and the firm to achieve growth and deepened expertise. RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

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