Clark Construction

Senior Energy and Commissioning Engineer

Clark Construction$145K — $170K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of engineering experience with a focus on building energy (mechanical preferred)
  • 5+ years in project management and client leadership roles
  • Experience in technical proposal writing and business development
  • Proven ability to mentor and manage a high-performing team
  • Strong analytical skills related to energy and commissioning performance
  • Demonstrated delivery of complex projects for commercial, healthcare, and institutional sectors
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field

Responsibilities

  • Manage diverse energy and commissioning projects with multiple clients
  • Conduct site audits, systems testing, and troubleshooting for energy efficiency
  • Oversee testing protocols to verify energy performance of building systems
  • Perform technical analysis for energy savings development and verification
  • Utilize data analytics to enhance energy engineering processes
  • Engage with industry forums to advance best practices
  • Lead energy and commissioning projects with minimal oversight

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth in the evolving Smart Building sector
  • Ability to work from preferred locations in Southern California or remotely
  • Engagement in innovative energy-saving projects
  • Access to industry conferences and networking opportunities
  • Supportive work culture emphasizing continuous development
Full Job Description
For this position, we are looking for a highly motivated energy / commissioning engineer who is looking for a new challenge in applying skills to the Smart Building landscape. Candidates should have a growth mindset and be willing to learn new skills in building engineering, analytics and control systems. Our ideal candidate will have experience managing commissioning projects for both new construction and existing buildings (including retro-commissioning, monitoring-based commissioning, and energy audits). The successful candidate will have the ability to quickly assume ownership of projects and perform with minimal oversight. We believe that achieving the potential of Smart Buildings requires deep expertise in the realities of the field combined with strategic vision and ambition to get the job done. The preferred location for this position is in Altura's Irvine offices; however, other Southern California remote locations will be considered. Scope & Responsibilities: • Manage multiple clients, projects, including direct management of multiple, diverse energy and commissioning projects for new construction and existing buildings, including client interface, team coordination, business development and schedule & budget management • Perform field work including site audits, systems testing in both existing and new construction context, systems troubleshooting, and development of energy improvement measures • Oversee and execute testing protocols to verify the operating energy performance of building systems as part of the overall commissioning process • Perform technical analysis necessary to support development and verification of energy savings for buildings and organizations • Leverage data analytics to support energy engineering and commissioning processes • Interface with our industry through conferences, publications, online communities, etc to influence our best practices and help move the industry forward • Lead and run new construction and existing building energy and commissioning projects or support significant portions of projects with minimal task level oversight. Tasks include: • Energy Projects: Energy savings project development, performing site energy audits, analysis and calculation of energy conservation measure performance, measurement and verification (M&V) of energy savings performance, use of analytical tools (SkySpark analytics experience preferred). • New Construction Commissioning Projects: Project management, design reviews, submittal reviews, Cx documentation coordination, functional testing, SkySpark driven analysis. • Existing Building Audits and Commissioning Projects: Project management, ASHRAE Level 1&2 Audits, field testing, SkySpark driven analysis, project presentations, bid document development, implementation support, M&V. • Ability to periodically travel to sites for field work 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 Desired Qualifications: • PE license Key Attributes of Successful Candidate: We anticipate a candidate will be successful in this role if they have strengths in some of the following areas: • Self-Directed: Ability to resolve schedule and coordination challenges without significant support • Technically Competent: Knowledge of building MEP and controls systems • Consensus Driver: Ability to facilitate teamwork-based solutions with field, design, and owner stakeholders • Systems Thinker: Ability to look at disparate data sources and understand system functionality • Organized: Detail-oriented with follow through on tasks Location: Irvine or Oakland, CA (Preferred), or a hybrid or remote (within the U.S.) candidate would be considered.

About Clark Construction

Clark Construction is a leading construction firm that specializes in building complex projects in a variety of industries, including healthcare, education, and transportation. The company was founded in 1906 and has since grown to become one of the largest construction firms in the United States. Clark Construction is known for its innovative approach to construction, and has won numerous awards for its work. The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. Clark Construction is also committed to giving back to the communities in which it operates, and has a strong focus on social responsibility.
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4,000 employees
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Founded
1906

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