Senior Energy Consultant

Tetra Tech•San Diego, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Glumac, a Tetra Tech Company, is seeking a Senior Energy Consultant to join its Building Science Group in San Diego, California. The role leads energy and sustainability planning projects for varied building types and client needs, helping develop net-zero energy, carbon neutrality, and energy resilience strategies. The consultant provides technical expertise in energy modeling, electrification, renewable energy systems, and decarbonization planning while serving as a project leader and trusted technical advisor. The position works with building owners, architects, engineers, and internal project teams to improve building performance, reduce carbon emissions, and support long-term resilience. It also includes mentoring junior staff, improving project delivery processes, contributing to knowledge management, supporting business development, and maintaining client relationships. The role is hybrid, with two required in-office days per week at the San Diego office. Candidates must be located in and eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Building Sciences, or a related technical field.
At least 7 years of experience in sustainable building design or the energy sector.
Demonstrated expertise in MEP systems, sustainable building design, electrified heating technologies, renewable energy, microgrid systems, and energy codes and standards.
Experience consulting on California Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards.
Experience developing detailed building energy models using software such as IES-VE and CBECC.
Experience managing energy modeling, energy audit, or retro-commissioning projects involving large project teams and diverse clients.
Experience mentoring or supervising junior staff and providing technical guidance on project efforts.
Ability to analyze complex data and communicate technical findings clearly and effectively.
Must be located in and eligible to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering building decarbonization plans for buildings, campuses, and portfolios.
Experience delivering retro-commissioning (RCx) and monitoring-based commissioning (MBCx) using automated fault detection and diagnostics (FDD).
Experience with data analytics, dashboarding, and programming tools such as Python, R, and SQL.
Experience with parametric modeling tools such as Grasshopper, Honeybee, and Ladybug.
Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Energy Manager (CEM), or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

Manage energy consulting projects, including energy modeling, energy audits, retro-commissioning, electrification feasibility studies, and decarbonization planning.
Provide technical consulting to clients and internal project teams on energy efficiency, decarbonization, and resiliency strategies.
Develop and deliver plans supporting net-zero energy, carbon neutrality, and energy resilience goals for buildings, campuses, and portfolios.
Use advanced data analytics to evaluate performance, communicate findings, and support informed decision-making.
Mentor and support junior staff through guidance, technical review, and QA/QC of energy models and project deliverables.
Improve internal project delivery workflows and contribute to knowledge management.
Stay current on industry trends, codes, and regulations related to building decarbonization and sustainability.
Support business development through proposal development, client presentations, and participation in industry events.
Build and maintain client relationships to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.