Senior Building Performance Engineer

Natek Corporation•Philadelphia / REMOTE, PA

2d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Building Performance Engineer will lead building performance assessments, energy optimization initiatives, and technical engineering activities across a portfolio of healthcare facilities. The role involves working with building automation systems (BAS), HVAC equipment, energy data, and advanced diagnostic platforms to identify system inefficiencies, investigate operational issues, and develop actionable strategies to improve building performance. The engineer will apply expertise in mechanical building systems, HVAC controls, and facility operations, and communicate technical findings to facility engineers, operations personnel, client leadership, and other stakeholders. This is a remote-based position supporting healthcare facilities throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. Philadelphia-area candidates are preferred; qualified professionals across the Boston-to-Washington, DC corridor will also be considered. Regional travel is required for facility assessments, technical meetings, and project activities. The role offers significant technical responsibility, direct interaction with company leadership, and the opportunity to influence engineering practices, project delivery, and the development of a growing team. The organization describes its compensation as competitive and offers a comprehensive benefits package, performance bonus potential, and professional growth opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related discipline.
Approximately 7–15 years of experience in building performance engineering, energy management, commissioning, energy auditing, or related technical disciplines.
Strong technical understanding of commercial and institutional HVAC systems, mechanical equipment, and building automation systems.
Demonstrated experience with HVAC controls, control sequences, BAS applications, and building systems troubleshooting.
Ability to interpret mechanical and electrical drawings, engineering specifications, and sequences of operation.
Experience evaluating energy conservation measures, calculating potential savings, and developing practical engineering recommendations.
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, including the ability to translate building performance data into actionable solutions.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical findings to experienced facility engineers and senior leadership.
Ability to independently manage technical responsibilities across multiple facilities and projects.
Willingness to conduct on-site engineering assessments and travel throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.
Must be eligible to work in the United States and able to obtain required federal background clearance and facility credentials.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in healthcare, hospital, or other mission-critical facility environments.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Certified Energy Manager (CEM) or related energy engineering certification.
Experience with fault detection and diagnostics (FDD), monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx), or retro-commissioning.
Familiarity with advanced building analytics platforms such as SkySpark or similar technologies.
Experience with measurement and verification (M&V) and energy savings calculations.
Knowledge of building automation data integration, point mapping, and metadata standards such as Brick or Project Haystack.
Familiarity with Python, SQL, or time-series building performance data analysis.
Experience supporting healthcare facility operations and applicable standards, including ASHRAE 170, NFPA 99, and Joint Commission requirements.
Previous experience working with federal facilities or government clients, particularly VA, DoD, or GSA.

Responsibilities

Lead building performance engineering and energy optimization initiatives across multiple healthcare facilities.
Conduct ASHRAE-aligned Level II energy audits, field assessments, and engineering investigations to identify operational improvement opportunities.
Analyze HVAC systems, building automation systems (BAS), control sequences, and energy consumption data to identify inefficiencies and performance issues.
Use fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) and advanced analytics platforms to investigate equipment performance, operational anomalies, and system degradation.
Evaluate and validate AI-generated diagnostic findings, applying engineering judgment to determine root causes and appropriate corrective actions.
Develop and prioritize energy conservation measures (ECMs), including technical recommendations, savings calculations, and implementation strategies.
Prepare Performance Improvement Roadmaps addressing energy efficiency, system reliability, operational performance, and return on investment.
Perform measurement and verification (M&V) activities to document savings and confirm the effectiveness of implemented improvements.
Conduct BAS point inventories, validate system data, and support integration of building automation information into analytics platforms.
Work with facility chief engineers, energy managers, building operators, and controls contractors to communicate findings and coordinate improvements.
Prepare technical reports, engineering recommendations, and presentations for facility leadership and other stakeholders.
Support and mentor junior engineers as the engineering team expands.