Senior Energy and Commissioning Engineer
$145,000–$170,000 year
HybridOakland, California, United States or Altura, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Manage multiple energy and commissioning projects for new construction, existing buildings, and retro-commissioning, including client interface, team coordination, and schedule/budget oversight. Perform field work such as site audits, systems testing, troubleshooting, and development of energy improvement measures to verify operating performance. Execute testing protocols, perform technical analysis for energy savings verification, and leverage data analytics like SkySpark to support engineering processes. Lead new construction and existing building projects with minimal task-level oversight, conducting ASHRAE audits, functional testing, and measurement and verification (M&V). Interface with industry peers through conferences and publications to influence best practices. Requires 10+ years of engineering experience, 5+ years in project management, and the ability to travel for site work. Base salary range $145,000-$170,000; location Irvine, CA or remote within the U.S.
Required Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in engineering field (mechanical preferred), including building energy engineering (MEP and controls), energy project, commissioning and project management experience
- 5+ years of project management and client lead experience
- Technical proposal and business development experience
- Manage, mentor, and coach direct reports, driving a high-performance culture rooted in continuous professional development and cross-functional excellence
- Exemplary analytical and problem-solving skills in the areas of energy and commissioning performance
- Demonstrated success delivering complex, custom project scopes for a variety of commercial, healthcare and institutional clients
- Experience linking the impacts of a wide range of energy and environmental indicators to business financial metrics
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or related discipline
- Critical thinker and problem-solver
- Effective working in a collaborative team environment
- Strong listening, communication and writing skills
- Excellent technical writing skills
- Ability to periodically travel to sites for field work
- Must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis
Desired Qualifications
- PE license
- SkySpark analytics experience
- ASHRAE Level 1&2 Audits
- Irvine or Oakland, CA (Preferred), or a hybrid or remote (within the U.S.) candidate
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