Building Performance Engineer

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)
• Acommissioning certification from the American Society of Heating,Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Association ofEnergy Engineers (AEE), the Building Commissioning Association (BCA), orthe University of Wisconsin
• Experiencewith automatic controls operation/troubleshooting
• Experienceoptimizing HVAC systems, IAQ and energy efficiency
• Generalnavigation knowledge of multiple types of Building Automation Systems (AutomatedLogic WebCTRL, Distech EC, JCI Metasys, Tridium Niagara, and SiemensApogee and Desigo)
• Knowledgeof and experience with CxAlloy
• Knowledgeof current energy and Cx requirements in sustainable building ratingsystems (LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, etc.)
• Familiaritywith early design phase building performance simulation using softwaretools (Climate Consultant, Ladybug and Honeybee for Grasshopper,DIVA for Rhino, COMFEN, WUFI, Therm, Insight 360, or Sefaira)
• Experiencewith advanced design phase energy modeling (Trane Trace, Open Studio,eQuest and IESVE)
• Experiencewith AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or related software
• Experienceconducting Structural and Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments

Salary is commensurate with experience.

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!

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