Tetra Tech

Senior Energy Consultant - San Diego, CA

Tetra Tech$115K — $145K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Building Sciences, or a related technical field.
  • Minimum of 7 years in sustainable building design or energy sector.
  • Expertise in MEP systems, sustainable design, and electrified heating technologies.
  • Experience with California Title 24 Energy Efficiency Standards.
  • Proficient in energy modeling software like IES-VE and CBECC.
  • Experience in managing large energy consulting projects and teams.
  • Familiar with mentoring junior staff and providing technical guidance.

Responsibilities

  • Manage diverse energy consulting projects including modeling and audits.
  • Provide technical consulting on energy efficiency and decarbonization strategies.
  • Develop detailed plans to achieve net-zero energy and carbon neutrality.
  • Use data analytics to evaluate performance and inform decision-making.
  • Mentor junior staff and ensure quality assurance of project deliverables.
  • Enhance internal workflows and contribute to knowledge management.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, codes, and regulations.
  • Engage in business development and maintain strong client relationships.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with two in-office days weekly.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Participation in industry events and proposals.
  • Strong focus on team mentorship and support.
  • Access to extensive internal resources and knowledge management.
Full Job Description
Description

Position Summary:

The Senior Energy Consultant will play a leadership role in energy and sustainability planning projects for a wide range of building types and client needs. This position will support the development of net-zero energy, carbon neutrality, and energy resilience strategies, while contributing deep technical expertise in energy modeling, electrification, renewable energy systems, and decarbonization planning. The ideal candidate is both a strong project leader and trusted technical advisor, capable of mentoring team members, strengthening internal delivery processes, and building lasting client relationships.

Essential Job Functions:

The following duties are considered essential to the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions:

  • Manage energy consulting projects, including energy modeling, energy audits, retro-commissioning, electrification feasibility studies, and decarbonization planning.


  • Provide technical consulting to clients and internal project teams on energy efficiency, decarbonization, and resiliency strategies.


  • Develop and deliver comprehensive plans to support net-zero energy, carbon neutrality, and energy resilience goals for buildings, campuses, and portfolios.


  • Use advanced data analytics to evaluate performance, communicate findings, and support informed decision-making.


  • Mentor and support junior staff, including providing guidance, technical review, and QA/QC of energy models and project deliverables.


  • Improve internal project delivery workflows and contribute to internal knowledge management efforts.


  • Stay current on industry trends, codes, and regulations related to building decarbonization and sustainability.


  • Support business development efforts, including proposal development, client presentations, and participation in industry events.


  • Build and maintain strong client relationships to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering , Building Sciences, or a related technical field.


  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in sustainable building design or the energy sector.


  • Demonstrated expertise in MEP systems, sustainable building design, electrified heating technologies, renewable energy, microgrid systems, and energy codes and standards.


  • Experience consulting on California Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards


  • Experience developing detailed building energy models using software including IES-VE and CBECC.


  • Experience managing energy modeling, energy audit, or retro-commissioning projects involving large project teams and diverse clients.


  • Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff and providing technical guidance on project efforts.


  • Ability to analyze complex data and communicate technical findings clearly and effectively.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience delivering building decarbonization plans for buildings, campuses, and portfolios.


  • Experience delivering retro-commissioning (RCx) and monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) utilizing automated fault detection and diagnostics (FDD)


  • Experience with data analytics, dashboarding, and programming tools such as Python, R, and SQL.


  • Experience with parametric modeling tools such as Grasshopper, Honeybee, Ladybug, etc.


  • Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or equivalent certification.


Work Environment and Location:

This position offers a hybrid work environment, with a requirement of two in-office days per week in our San Diego, CA office . All candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the U.S.

Compensation:

Salary Range: $115,000 - $145,000 (depending on experience)

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the compensation scale for this role. Actual salaries will be determined based on location, experience, responsibilities, and qualifications. This salary range is just one component of Glumac's total compensation package, which includes benefits, professional development opportunities, and additional incentives.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an American engineering services company that provides consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services. The company serves a range of industries, including water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech was founded in 1966 and is headquartered in Pasadena, California. The company operates in over 50 countries and has more than 20,000 employees.
Learn more about Tetra Tech
Size
21,000 employees
Market Cap
$7.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$178.9 million
Founded
1966
5 Year Trend
+6.9%
Revenue
$2.3 billion
NASDAQ

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