Do you know how to turn a refrigerator into an air conditioner for an apartment? If you can answer this question, and you are ready to apply your problem-solving skills on real-world projects, come join our team!
Why This Role Matters As a Mechanical Systems Optimization Specialist, your expertise will ensure the success of multimillion-dollar energy projects. You will bridge complex MEP design with real-world building performance- engineering custom control strategies and optimizing mechanical systems to meet energy, comfort, and operational goals. From pre-design through commissioning and beyond, your input will deliver measurable ROI and long-term sustainability.
What you will do...Technical Management & System Design:
- Conduct on-site assessments of BAS and mechanical systems
- Analyze BAS legacy sequences and architectures for optimization opportunities
- Specify BAS components and design custom control strategies
- Ensure mechanical system designs are fully controllable and aligned with automation strategies
Project Development & Bidding:
- Assist with controls assessments during bid phases and generate scope estimates
- Prepare RFP documentation, including sequences and points list
- Support client presentations and internal reviews pre-award
Construction & Commissioning:
- Oversee BAS installations; liaise with contractors and project teams
- Attend start-ups to ensure readiness and validate programming
- Confirm implementation of control logic and user-friendly interfaces
- Troubleshoot issues on-site and resolve them in real-time
- Lead or support full commissioning to ensure systems perform to specifications
Optimization, Monitoring & Client Support:
- Optimize programming to meet performance guarantees post-installation
- Train client facilities staff on BAS and integrated system operation and provide clients with clear, actionable technical insights
- Monitor system data during the M&V phase and troubleshoot anomalies
- Support data collection and reporting for ongoing performance validation
Your profile...- 5 to 10 experience in Building Automation Systems installations on mechanical systems, such as air handlers, VAVs, chilled water systems, and hot water systems
- Experience managing controls contractors
- Experience in writing and troubleshooting controls' programs from leading integrators or manufacturers, such as Delta Controls, Automated Logic Controls, Schneider, Distech Controls, Johnson Controls, Siemens, Honeywell etc.
- Experience in reading and understanding mechanical sequence of operations
- Ability to troubleshoot hardware devices and wiring
- Work on-site daily to monitor the performance of completed projects and provide support during design, construction, and commissioning phases
- Occasional travel to Canada and other United States offices
- Project ownership: take charge from design to delivery, with the autonomy to make decisions and see your impact come to life
- Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate good judgment
- Valid driver's license
What Ecosystem offers...- Career growth & open communication: grow in a culture of transparency and support, with direct access to leadership, and tailored development through training, mentorship, and career planning
- Generous paid time off: minimum of 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 10 public holidays, plus a week off to recharge during the end of year holidays
- Annual base salary of approx. $110k - $135k Base salary is an approximate range and dependent on location and years of relevant experience.
- Parking and meals covered on-site.
- Employer contribution to 401(k)and to a complete Group Insurance package with easy access to health and support through Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program
- More than a working tool, cell phones are provided for professional and personal use
- Industry-leading health and safety practices.
- Our Approach to Working Together is built on trust, collaboration, and accountability. While flexibility depends on the role, some teams have set expectations for time on-site or in the office. We come together intentionally during key moments to connect, learn, and succeed as a team
- People-first culture: we live our values through DEI, CSR, Innovation, and Social Committees, and celebrate our shared success at events like Ecofest
Those who change the world don't just make recommendations- they make decisions and act on them. This is what we do at Ecosystem. $110,000 - $135,000 a year
