Full Job Description
The Opportunity Cenergistic is seeking a Building Systems Engineer with deep experience in HVAC systems, building automation, and energy performance optimization. In this role, you will provide technical leadership, guide best practices, and serve as a senior engineering resource supporting energy conservation initiatives across
commercial and institutional facilities.
This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys mentoring others, solving complex system-level problems, and influencing outcomes at scale.
What You'll Do
• Lead the development and implementation of energy conservation standards, protocols, and best practices for healthcare buildings
• Serve as a senior technical authority for HVAC, mechanical, and building automation system optimization
• Review, refine, and approve control strategies and sequences of operation to maximize energy efficiency and system performance
• Diagnose and resolve complex HVAC, mechanical, and BAS issues using historical and real-time performance data
• Provide technical leadership for commissioning, retro-commissioning, and measurement & verification efforts
• Collaborate with field engineering teams, controls specialists, client managers, and facilities leadership to drive performance improvements
• Support capital planning, system upgrades, and ROI analysis for client energy initiatives
• Prepare and present technical assessments, performance reports, and strategic recommendations to internal leadership and clients
• Mentor and train engineers, energy specialists, and technical staff on HVAC systems, controls, and energy optimization strategies
• Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, safety requirements, and industry standards
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and regulatory stakeholders
• Anticipated travel: 5-8%
What We're Looking For
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural, Electrical or Energy Engineering or related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in HVAC engineering, building HVAC systems, energy conservation, or related engineering disciplines
• Advanced knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, air handlers, VFDs, VRF systems, and hydronic systems
• Extensive experience with building automation systems and controls platforms (e.g., Tridium/Niagara, Trane, Carrier, Johnson Controls, Siemens, ALC)
• Proven success optimizing mechanical systems using controls strategies, analytics, and energy management techniques
• Strong experience with ROI modeling, energy performance analysis, and capital justification
• Ability to review and interpret mechanical drawings, control diagrams, sequences of operation, and BAS graphics
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work independently while providing leadership and technical direction to others
Preferred Qualifications
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Commissioning or retro-commissioning experience
• Measurement & verification or energy accounting experience
• Project management and team leadership experience
• Experience in large commercial, institutional, or campus environments
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