Building Performance Engineer

ATS Automation$66K — $106K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or relevant experience
  • Knowledge of Building Mechanical Systems and High-Performance Sequences
  • Strong understanding of Energy Management and DDC Control theory
  • Familiarity with lighting systems and building ventilation
  • Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead or support monitoring-based commissioning efforts
  • Conduct energy assessments and audit field work
  • Support ATS facilityCARE projects
  • Develop high-performance control sequences
  • Analyze building, utility, and meter data
  • Plan and report on measurement and verification (M&V) activities
  • Provide energy engineering support for project development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package as outlined by ATS
  • Flexible scheduling for work hours and local travel requirements
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:

The Building Performance Engineer is responsible for executing and managing a variety of building energy and performance projects. This role involves supporting and leading monitoring-based commissioning efforts, performing energy assessments and audits, and leveraging building analytics software to drive performance improvements. The engineer will also support energy project development, measurement and verification (M&V), and providing data-driven solutions that enhance building efficiency and occupant comfort.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Lead or support monitoring-based commissioning efforts
  • Conduct energy assessments, audit field work, and report writing
  • Support ATS facilityCARE projects and ongoing performance services
  • Develop and optimize high-performance control sequences
  • Analyze building, utility, and meter data
  • Plan, monitor, and report on measurement and verification (M&V) activities
  • Provide energy engineering support and assist with project development
  • Create and interpret data visualizations
  • Deploy and analyze fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) software

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Proven analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Knowledge of energy savings calculations preferred
  • Ability to manage own schedule and workload effectively

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires a combination of office work and field visits to project sites (approximately 15-25% of working hours). Project sites present typical construction and outdoor conditions requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds more frequently may be required. Must be comfortable climbing ladders infrequently.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
  • Annual base salary range is $66,000 - $106,000 and varies based on experience
  • Benefits summary can be found at ATS Benefits

POSITION TYPE AND HOURS
  • Full-time, exempt
  • Typical Monday - Friday working hours with flexibility as needed
  • Local travel required up to 25% of the time with occasional out-of-state travel

CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge of Building Mechanical Systems and High-Performance Sequences
  • Strong understanding of Energy Management and DDC Control theory and applications
  • Familiarity with lighting systems, building ventilation requirements, and renewable energy

The above job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

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