Building Systems Engineer

Cenergistic•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Why You’ll Love This Role Lead with influence – Your expertise will shape energy conservation standards and system optimization strategies used across hundreds of facilities nationwide. See real impact – Your decisions directly reduce energy waste, lower operating costs, and improve occupant comfort in schools, universities, and large institutions. Blend strategy with hands-on engineering – This role goes beyond design. You’ll guide controls, HVAC optimization, commissioning, and long-term performance improvements. Work with purpose – Join a mission-driven company that has already saved clients $7.3 billion in energy costs — with a bold goal to double that impact in the next five years. Be the technical authority – Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, internal teams, and leadership on complex mechanical and building systems challenges. About Cenergistic® Cenergistic is a nationally recognized, technology-powered energy conservation company with more than 40 years of proven success. We help organizations reduce purchased utility costs, optimize building performance, and foster a culture of conservation. Our proprietary, data-driven energy management platform — paired with a people-first, behavior-based implementation process — delivers measurable savings, healthier buildings, and long-term operational excellence across thousands of client sites nationwide. The Opportunity Cenergistic is seeking a Building Systems Engineer with deep experience in HVAC systems, building automation, and energy performance optimization . In this role, you will provide technical leadership, guide best practices, and serve as a senior engineering resource supporting energy conservation initiatives across commercial and institutional facilities. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys mentoring others, solving complex system-level problems, and influencing outcomes at scale .

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural, Electrical or Energy Engineering or related technical field.
5+ years of experience in HVAC engineering, building HVAC systems, energy conservation, or related engineering disciplines
Advanced knowledge of commercial HVAC systems, including chillers, boilers, air handlers, VFDs, VRF systems, and hydronic systems
Extensive experience with building automation systems and controls platforms (e.g., Tridium/Niagara, Trane, Carrier, Johnson Controls, Siemens, ALC)
Proven success optimizing mechanical systems using controls strategies, analytics, and energy management techniques
Strong experience with ROI modeling, energy performance analysis, and capital justification
Ability to review and interpret mechanical drawings, control diagrams, sequences of operation, and BAS graphics
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders, clients, and cross-functional teams
Ability to work independently while providing leadership and technical direction to others

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
Commissioning or retro-commissioning experience
Measurement & verification or energy accounting experience
Project management and team leadership experience
Experience in large commercial, institutional, or campus environments

Responsibilities

Lead the development and implementation of energy conservation standards, protocols, and best practices for healthcare buildings
Serve as a senior technical authority for HVAC, mechanical, and building automation system optimization
Review, refine, and approve control strategies and sequences of operation to maximize energy efficiency and system performance
Diagnose and resolve complex HVAC, mechanical, and BAS issues using historical and real-time performance data
Provide technical leadership for commissioning, retro-commissioning, and measurement & verification efforts
Collaborate with field engineering teams, controls specialists, client managers, and facilities leadership to drive performance improvements
Support capital planning, system upgrades, and ROI analysis for client energy initiatives
Prepare and present technical assessments, performance reports, and strategic recommendations to internal leadership and clients
Mentor and train engineers, energy specialists, and technical staff on HVAC systems, controls, and energy optimization strategies
Ensure compliance with all applicable codes, regulations, safety requirements, and industry standards
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and regulatory stakeholders