Performance Engineer - Sustainable Infrastructure Services

Johnson Controls•Livermore, CA
•$124,400 - $187,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Sustainability Infrastructure Services (SIS) Team, the Site Performance Engineer participates in design-build and SIS infrastructure projects as a Facility Management/Building Engineering subject matter expert, supporting Site Customer Business Managers. The role develops conceptual solutions and operating plans for sites, drawing on expertise in energy management, security and fire systems, building automation, operations and maintenance, and facilities management to address customer needs over the long term. The position works on medium-to-large, complex commercial, industrial, and institutional building construction projects from financial close through commissioning and operational start-up. It is site-based and requires travel of up to 50%. The engineer reviews designs and equipment selections for operational suitability, energy efficiency, maintainability, accessibility, controllability, and lifecycle cost; supports energy modeling and consumption-guarantee targets; and helps ensure facilities meet operational performance requirements. The role also develops operating procedures and supports energy performance projects, reporting, and contract performance obligations.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary education in engineering; a mechanical engineering degree, electrical engineering degree, or technical diploma is preferred. A combination of education and experience in construction and facility management will be considered.
  • Advanced understanding of building HVAC systems, energy management, security and fire systems, building automation systems and services, operations and maintenance, and facility management.
  • Subject matter expertise in building services engineering, including HVAC, building automation, and fire and life safety.
  • Building design or construction experience and excellent knowledge of building-related systems and services.
  • Five or more years of experience in engineering and facility operations is preferred.
  • Ability to plan and execute projects effectively.
  • Customer-service orientation and excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills.
  • Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience working in healthcare environments.
  • Mechanical engineering degree, electrical engineering degree, or technical diploma.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in design-build and SIS infrastructure projects as a facility management and building engineering subject matter expert, supporting Site Customer Business Managers.
  • Develop conceptual site solutions and operating plans.
  • Provide engineering and energy advice during project design and construction meetings.
  • Review operating sites for engineering, energy, and operational efficiency opportunities.
  • Provide operational support to sites to maintain key performance indicators.
  • Incorporate Johnson Controls capabilities into customer solutions, apply solution best practices, improve development cycles and win rates, and minimize development costs.
  • Assist with shop drawing reviews and review design submittals to ensure major mechanical, electrical, and energy deliverables support facility management through design, construction, and operations.
  • Participate in design meetings with architects, consultants, and engineers to assess design suitability for the operating stage.
  • Review equipment selections for energy efficiency, operations, controllability, maintenance, accessibility, and lifecycle cost, with the goal of achieving the lowest net present value.
  • Review mechanical and electrical drawings and specifications for suitability to facility management requirements.
  • Deliver the Project Co energy consumption guarantee target for net-present-value calculations; manage the energy modeling consultant; coordinate energy-model inputs with the design-and-construction team; and work with the energy modeler on the model and final report.
  • Review mechanical and electrical value-engineering proposals against facility management requirements and assist the Customer Business Manager with related variations and change orders, including assessment of operations, maintenance, and lifecycle-cost impacts.
  • Manage and execute energy performance projects and performance reports.
  • Understand contract terms and conditions, including key performance indicators and payment mechanisms, and understand performance-based contract obligations.
  • Develop maintenance operating procedures, standard operating procedures, and emergency operating procedures to maintain uptime and avoid operational risks.
  • Travel up to 50%.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits package.
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