Senior Energy & Commissioning Engineer
Senior Energy & Commissioning Engineer
Location: Irvine or Oakland, CA preferred | Hybrid or Remote (U.S. considered)
Compensation: $145,000 - $170,000 Base Salary + Bonus Potential
About the Opportunity
A leading building performance and engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Energy & Commissioning Engineer to lead complex energy engineering and commissioning projects for commercial, healthcare, institutional, and high-performance building clients.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commissioning professional who enjoys a blend of project leadership, client management, field investigations, technical analysis, energy optimization, and smart building technologies. The ideal candidate will be comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and mentoring junior team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead energy engineering and commissioning projects for both new construction and existing buildings.
- Manage client relationships, project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Perform site audits, field investigations, systems testing, and troubleshooting.
- Develop and oversee commissioning plans, functional testing, and performance verification activities.
- Conduct energy audits, identify energy conservation measures, and validate energy savings.
- Analyze building performance data and leverage analytics platforms to support optimization efforts.
- Review design documents, submittals, and system sequences of operation.
- Prepare technical reports, project presentations, and client deliverables.
- Support proposal development and business development initiatives.
- Mentor and guide junior engineering staff.
- Travel periodically to project sites as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of experience in building systems engineering, energy engineering, commissioning, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of MEP systems, controls systems, and building performance optimization.
- 5+ years of project management and client-facing experience.
- Experience managing commissioning and/or energy projects from inception through completion.
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience delivering projects for commercial, healthcare, higher education, laboratory, or institutional facilities.
Preferred Experience
- New construction commissioning
- Existing building commissioning
- Retro-commissioning (RCx)
- Monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx)
- Energy audits and energy studies
- Measurement & Verification (M&V)
- Building automation systems (BAS)
- HVAC systems
- Building controls
- Energy analytics platforms
- Smart buildings and connected building technologies
- Utility incentive or decarbonization programs
Preferred Credentials
- Professional Engineer (PE)
- CxA
- CCP
- CBCP
- BCxP
- LEED Accreditation
- Energy Manager certifications
Desired Traits
- Self-starter capable of managing projects with limited oversight
- Strong leadership and client management skills
- Systems thinker who can connect operational, energy, and financial outcomes
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Collaborative team player with strong communication skills
- Passion for improving building performance and advancing industry best practices
Benefits
- Competitive base salary and bonus opportunity
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer contribution and match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development assistance
- Life and disability insurance
- Fitness and wellness reimbursement programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Career advancement opportunities within a growing engineering organization
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer cannot provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.
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