Senior Commissioning / Optimization Engineer

About the role

HEAPY is hiring a Senior Level Commissioning/Optimization Engineer or Administrator in Cleveland. The role covers HVAC commissioning, monitoring-based commissioning, facility optimization, energy assessment, energy conservation studies and measurement verification, working with practice colleagues and external vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Perform or orchestrate HVAC commissioning, including checking controls and sequencing to maximize system functionality
• Carry out energy studies, including audits and analysis of existing and new building systems (HVAC, lighting, envelope)
• Perform system installation, verification and functional performance testing, and onsite validation of equipment and controls
• Prepare energy calculations, utility rate structures, testing procedures, plans and reports
• Verify that owners' project requirements are met from design through operations
• Coordinate commissioning and retro-commissioning with colleagues and vendors, and lead client engagements by turning technical findings into recommendations, scopes and business cases
• Identify and quantify energy conservation measures with design teams, and review energy models against measurement and verification standards
• Mentor colleagues, perform life cycle cost analyses and prepare reports and presentations for owners and decision-makers
• Stay current on energy codes, policies, incentives and technologies, and support LEED, Energy Star and other certification documentation

Required profile

• 4-year engineering or similar technical degree from an ABET-accredited program, or equivalent experience in a built-environment technical role
• Typically 6-9 years of experience leading retro-commissioning and commissioning of HVAC and MEP systems
• Ideally holds an FE certification and is working toward or has achieved CEM, CxA, CPP or similar; PE and commissioning certification preferred
• Reliable transportation, ability to work outdoors and on sites, and ability to sit at a workstation for long periods

Required skills

• Working knowledge of CxAlloy
• Computer software packages, instrumentation and testing equipment

What we offer

• Premium medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) with competitive contributions
• 10-15% annual bonus potential
• Open PTO and paid sick time
• Annual wellness benefit bonus and Wellness Week
• Annual professional development stipend