Building Performance Engineer

Harrison Consulting Solutions • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• BS and/or Master’s degree in relevant Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or other similar degree and demonstrated competencies)
• 12+ years of relevant experience
• 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

Nice To Haves

• PE, CEM or similar preferred
• Experience managing clients, project teams and processes

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees