Building Systems Engineer

Cenergistic LLC

$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Architectural, Electrical or Energy Engineering
  • 5+ years of HVAC engineering and energy conservation experience
  • Advanced knowledge of commercial HVAC systems (e.g., chillers, boilers, air handlers)
  • Extensive experience with building automation systems (e.g., Tridium, Trane, Siemens)
  • Proven success in optimizing mechanical systems and energy management techniques
  • Excellent communication skills to influence senior stakeholders
  • Ability to review and interpret mechanical drawings and control diagrams

Responsibilities

  • Lead development and implementation of energy conservation standards for healthcare buildings
  • Serve as a senior technical authority for HVAC and automation system optimization
  • Review and approve control strategies to enhance energy efficiency
  • Diagnose complex HVAC and BAS issues using performance data
  • Provide leadership for commissioning and measurement & verification efforts
  • Collaborate with teams to drive performance improvements
  • Prepare and present technical assessments to leadership and clients

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available for the right candidate
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 RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATE!!!

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