Leading architectural and engineering firm is adding a Senior Building Performance Engineer to their San Jose team!
Responsibilities:
- Lead commissioning and optimization of building
systems (HVAC systems, air/water distribution systems, building automation
systems, electrical systems, and plumbing systems)
- Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure
designs meet energy efficiency and sustainability standards
- Conduct energy modeling, building assessment,
and performance audits
- Use technical expertise in energy efficiency/sustainability
to reduce environmental impact and improve building operations
- Develop commissioning plans. Oversee testing/functional
performance, and document results
- Assist with business development including
meeting clients, writing proposals, developing fees, preparing/attending
interviews, negotiating contracts
- Lead team engagements around decarbonization, energy
efficiency, and optimization strategies at building/campus scales
- Serve as sustainability team leader/project
manager on projects in a variety of sectors (Science & Technology, Higher
Education, and Healthcare)
- Lead/perform commissioning tasks and responsibilities
as outlined in ASHRAE Commissioning Guideline 0-2019
- Perform retro-commissioning services for existing
buildings
- Mentor/train junior staff
Requirements:
- BS and/or Master’s degree in relevant
Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or other similar degree and demonstrated
competencies)
- 12+ years of relevant experience
- PE, CEM or similar preferred
- Experience managing clients, project teams and
processes
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite products
- LEED, WELL, and/or other relevant building
certification accreditation(s)
- A
commissioning certification from the American Society of Heating,
Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Association of
Energy Engineers (AEE), the Building Commissioning Association (BCA), or
the University of Wisconsin
- Experience
with automatic controls operation/troubleshooting
- Experience
optimizing HVAC systems, IAQ and energy efficiency
- General
navigation knowledge of multiple types of Building Automation Systems (Automated
Logic WebCTRL, Distech EC, JCI Metasys, Tridium Niagara, and Siemens
Apogee and Desigo)
- Knowledge
of and experience with CxAlloy
- Knowledge
of current energy and Cx requirements in sustainable building rating
systems (LEED, Living Building Challenge, WELL Building Standard, etc.)
- Familiarity
with early design phase building performance simulation using software
tools (Climate Consultant, Ladybug and Honeybee for Grasshopper,
DIVA for Rhino, COMFEN, WUFI, Therm, Insight 360, or Sefaira)
- Experience
with advanced design phase energy modeling (Trane Trace, Open Studio,
eQuest and IESVE)
- Experience
with AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or related software
- Experience
conducting Structural and Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments
Successful applicants must be authorized to work in
the USA without sponsorship.
All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Please contact Laura Harrison for further information!
www.harrisonconsultingsolutions.com
517-906-6926