Senior Building Energy Engineer

Senior Retro-Commissioning (RCx) / Energy Auditor – Building Energy Engineer

Position Type: Part-Time (1099 Independent Contractor)

Location: Remote (Travel Required to Colorado)

Time Commitment: Approximately 10+ hours per week

Travel: Two-day site visit in Colorado approximately 2 times per year

Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below.

About IMPACTenergy

IMPACTenergy is a leader in building energy optimization for the hospitality industry. We specialize in energy audits, retro-commissioning, building optimization, benchmarking, and implementation support for hotels and commercial buildings in Colorado.

This position is ideal for:

• A senior engineer with a full-time job looking to earn additional income by working approximately 10+ hours per week.
• A small engineering firm looking for a recurring client and long-term partnership.

The role is centered around three primary responsibilities:

1. Perform On-Site Energy Audits & Building Assessments

• Conduct ASHRAE Level I-III Energy Audits and Retro-Commissioning (RCx) site investigations.
• Evaluate HVAC systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), controls, lighting, and other building systems.
• Identify Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) and operational improvements.
• Travel to project sites (primarily Colorado) approximately two times per year.

1. Prepare Technical Energy Audit Reports

• Develop comprehensive engineering reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Perform engineering calculations and energy savings analysis.
• Estimate implementation costs, utility savings, and financial payback.
• Proficient in developing detailed sequences of operation that can be handed directly to controls contractors for implementation.
• Create clear implementation plans that contractors and owners can execute.

1. Support Clients Through Implementation

• Participate in client meetings to explain audit findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate with owners, mechanical contractors, controls contractors, and vendors.
• Answer technical questions during implementation.
• Provide engineering support through completion of the recommended energy measures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience performing commercial energy audits, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
• Extensive experience with large commercial buildings (100,000+ SF).
• Strong knowledge of:
• HVAC systems
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Direct Digital Controls (DDC)
• Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
• Experience developing engineering calculations and energy savings analyses.
• Exceptional technical writing skills.
• Strong communication and client presentation skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.

Compensation & Logistics

• Pay: $125-$175 per hour (DOE)
• Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor
• Remote Work: Approximately 90%
• Travel: Approximately 10% (primarily Colorado)
• Colorado-based candidates preferred but not required.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter (PDF format) explaining your interest in joining our team. xhyhwjd

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

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