Building Performance Engineer

Harrison Consulting Solutions

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Leading architectural and engineering firm is adding a Senior Building Performance Engineer to their Washington, D.C. team! This role involves leading commissioning and optimization of building systems, collaborating with other disciplines to ensure designs meet energy efficiency and sustainability standards, and conducting energy modeling, building assessment, and performance audits. The engineer will use technical expertise to reduce environmental impact and improve building operations, develop commissioning plans, and oversee testing and documentation. Business development activities, including client meetings, proposal writing, and contract negotiation, are also part of the role. The position involves leading team engagements around decarbonization, energy efficiency, and optimization strategies at building/campus scales, serving as a sustainability team leader/project manager on projects in various sectors, and performing retro-commissioning services for existing buildings. Mentoring and training junior staff is also a key responsibility.

Requirements

BS and/or Master’s degree in relevant Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or other similar degree and demonstrated competencies)
12+ years of relevant experience
Experience managing clients, project teams and processes
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products
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.

Nice To Haves

PE, CEM or similar preferred
LEED, WELL, and/or other relevant building certification accreditation(s)

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