Senior Mechanical Energy Engineer

CHA • Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Mechanical Energy Engineer to join our Generation & Energy Management Team in Parsippany, NJ. In this influential role, you'll lead the delivery of complex mechanical and energy projects, mentor emerging engineers, and help clients modernize critical systems to meet today's demands while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities. This role involves leading the technical execution of complex engineering designs, energy studies, technical reports, and specifications for power generation, energy management, and facility optimization projects. You will also conduct and oversee comprehensive energy audits, evaluate HVAC systems, analyze system performance, and develop practical, cost-effective recommendations aligned with client objectives. Additionally, you will develop energy savings calculations, opinions of probable cost, and technical evaluations, and manage discipline work plans to ensure projects are completed within budget and scheduling restraints. You will provide expert consultation, resolve complex technical issues, and guide and mentor junior engineering staff. The role also includes delivering technical contributions to proposals and presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Energy or Mechanical Engineering or related field required
• Minimum of 10 years of energy engineering required, including demonstrated experience leading projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Strong understanding of building HVAC systems, including central plants, airside systems, hydronic systems, controls, and energy-consuming building systems
• Experience performing and managing ASHRAE Level 1, 2, and 3 energy audits for K-12 schools, municipality buildings, commercial buildings, universities, hospitals, laboratories and other facility types, including energy use analysis, EEM development, savings calculations, and reporting
• Proven ability to lead project execution, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage deliverables, and mentor junior staff
• Experience developing energy savings calculations, reviewing BMS data and system operations, and identifying opportunities to improve facility performance and efficiency
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Experience with electrification and decarbonization studies, including heat pumps, heat recovery, and central plant optimization
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences and communicate complex concepts

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred
• Familiarity with utility incentive programs, ASHRAE standards, and energy modeling software (DesignBuilder, Trane Trace, eQuest)
• Commissioning, retro-commissioning, mechanical design, data logging, and field measurement experience preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
• Ability to travel occasionally throughout the Northeast region as project needs require

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical execution of complex engineering designs, energy studies, technical reports, and specifications for power generation, energy management, and facility optimization projects
• Conduct and oversee comprehensive energy audits, including facility assessments, site investigations, energy analyses, and development of energy efficiency measures (EEMs)
• Evaluate HVAC systems, central plants, hydronic systems, controls, and facility operations to identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, performance, and resiliency
• Analyze system performance, review Building Management System (BMS) data and trends, and develop practical, cost-effective recommendations aligned with client objectives
• Develop energy savings calculations, opinions of probable cost, and technical evaluations to support client decision-making and project implementation
• Develop and manage discipline work plans aligned with project milestones, ensuring projects are completed within budget and scheduling restraints
• Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across energy, mechanical, and building systems
• Guide and mentor junior engineering staff through technical direction, quality reviews, and professional development support
• Deliver technical contributions to proposals and presentations for clients, public agencies, and regulatory stakeholders

Benefits

• Lead high-impact energy projects that help utility, industrial, and institutional clients improve system performance, reliability, and operational efficiency
• Tackle technically complex challenges across energy generation, thermal systems, facility infrastructure, and decarbonization initiatives that make a meaningful difference for clients and communities
• Expand your influence beyond project delivery by serving as a trusted technical advisor, mentoring engineers, and helping shape innovative solutions for the evolving energy landscape

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior