Job Description

Leading architectural and engineering firm is adding a Senior Building Performance Engineer   to their San Diego team! 

Responsibilities:

• Lead commissioning and optimization of building systems (HVAC systems, air/water distribution systems, building automation systems, electrical systems, and plumbing systems)
  
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure designs meet energy efficiency and sustainability standards
  
• Conduct energy modeling, building assessment, and performance audits
  
• Use technical expertise in energy efficiency/sustainability to reduce environmental impact and improve building operations
  
• Develop commissioning plans. Oversee testing/functional performance, and document results
  
• Assist with business development including meeting clients, writing proposals, developing fees, preparing/attending interviews, negotiating contracts
  
• Lead team engagements around decarbonization, energy efficiency, and optimization strategies at building/campus scales
  
• Serve as sustainability team leader/project manager on projects in a variety of sectors (Science & Technology, Higher Education, and Healthcare)
  
• Lead/perform commissioning tasks and responsibilities as outlined in ASHRAE Commissioning Guideline 0-2019
  
• Perform retro-commissioning services for existing buildings
  
• Mentor/train junior staff
  

Requirements:

• BS and/or Master’s degree in relevant Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or other similar degree and demonstrated competencies)
  
• 12+ years of relevant experience
  
• PE, CEM or similar preferred
  
• Experience managing clients, project teams and processes
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products 
  
• LEED, WELL, and/or other relevant building certification accreditation(s)
  
• A commissioning certification from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Commissioning Association (BCA), or the University of Wisconsin
  
• Experience with automatic controls operation/troubleshooting
  
• Experience optimizing HVAC systems, IAQ and energy efficiency
  
• General navigation knowledge of multiple types of Building Automation Systems (Automated Logic WebCTRL, Distech EC, JCI Metasys, Tridium Niagara, and Siemens Apogee and Desigo)
  
• Knowledge of and experience with CxAlloy
  
• Knowledge of current energy and Cx requirements in sustainable building rating systems (LEED, Living Building Challenge , WELL Building Standard, etc.)
  
• Familiarity with early design phase building performance simulation using software tools (Climate Consultant, Ladybug and Honeybee for Grasshopper, DIVA for Rhino, COMFEN, WUFI, Therm, Insight 360, or Sefaira)
  
• Experience with advanced design phase energy modeling (Trane Trace, Open Studio, eQuest and IESVE)
  
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or related software
  
• Experience conducting Structural and Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments
  

Successful applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

Please contact Laura Harrison for further information!

517-906-6926

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