Commissioning Energy Engineer
10 hours ago
Wichita
Commissioning Energy Engineer EMC Insights is seeking a Senior Commissioning & Energy Management Engineer to support utility-sponsored energy management and commissioning programs throughout New Jersey. The successful candidate will serve as a senior technical resource responsible for evaluating building and industrial system performance, identifying operational energy-saving opportunities, reviewing commissioning studies, validating energy savings estimates, and supporting customers through the implementation of energy management strategies. This role requires a combination of engineering expertise, building systems knowledge, energy analytics capabilities, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate has experience performing or reviewing Retro-Commissioning (RCx), Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx), Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx), Virtual Commissioning (VCx), Strategic Energy Management (SEM), or related building optimization services. In this role, you will also be a key technical and field resource, including overseeing engineering staff’s work for our energy efficiency program implementation contracts with utilities to assess the impact of energy efficiency programs, conduct on-site visits at C&I facilities, and work with various stakeholders, including contractors and end-use customers, to review energy savings estimates for large and sometimes complex energy efficiency projects. You will help expand our services to provide a range of measurement and verification (M&V) support to stakeholders. EMC Insights is dedicated to the quality of our work and our client relationships. We offer a casual, friendly working environment, a range of benefits, and competitive salaries. About EMC Insights: EMC Insights is a minority-owned energy efficiency and decarbonization consulting firm specializing in utility-sponsored energy management, commissioning, and energy efficiency program implementation. We help utilities, commercial and industrial customers, and service providers identify, implement, and sustain energy savings through data-driven energy management strategies, building optimization, and continuous improvement practices. If you have a passion for energy efficiency and/or customer service and are looking for a challenge of building something from the ground up, let’s talk! What You’ll Do Commissioning and Energy Management • Lead technical reviews of Retro-Commissioning (RCx), Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx), Virtual Commissioning (VCx), and Strategic Energy Management (SEM) projects., • Conduct site assessments of commercial and industrial facilities to identify operational and energy performance improvement opportunities., • Evaluate HVAC, controls, and process systems to identify operational deficiencies and optimization opportunities., • Analyze Building Automation System (BAS) trend data, interval meter data, submeters, and other operational datasets., • Review and evaluate building sequences of operation and control strategies., • Develop recommendations for operational improvements that improve energy efficiency, occupant comfort, equipment reliability, and system performance., • Support implementation and verification of energy management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives., • Assist customers in developing long-term energy management plans and operational performance goals. Technical Analysis and Engineering • Review engineering calculations associated with commissioning and energy management projects., • Develop and verify energy savings estimates for operational, behavioral, and low-cost energy efficiency improvements., • Perform utility billing, interval data, and performance trend analysis., • Evaluate measurement and verification (M&V) plans and post-installation performance data., • Review technical reports prepared by engineering firms, commissioning providers, and trade allies., • Verify persistence and sustainability of energy savings through ongoing monitoring and analysis., • Develop technical guidance, calculators, templates, and engineering tools to support program delivery. Program Delivery and Client Support • Work directly with building owners, facility managers, energy managers, engineering firms, controls contractors, and service providers., • Serve as a technical advisor to utility clients and program stakeholders., • Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior engineering staff., • Support quality assurance and quality control reviews of technical deliverables., • Participate in program design improvements and development of new commissioning and energy management offerings., • Deliver technical presentations and training sessions to customers and program partners., • Maintain project schedules and manage multiple assignments simultaneously. What You Bring with You/Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architectural Engineering, Energy Engineering, or a related field., • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in one or more of the following:, • Retro-Commissioning (RCx), • Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx), • Existing Building Commissioning (EBCx), • Virtual Commissioning (VCx), • Building Optimization, • Building Analytics, • Strategic Energy Management (SEM), • Facility Energy Management, • Energy Engineering Consulting, • Controls System Optimization, • Strong understanding of commercial and industrial building systems., • Experience with HVAC systems, central plants, controls systems, and building operations., • Experience reviewing technical reports and energy savings calculations., • Strong written communication and technical reporting skills., • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a client-facing environment., • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout New Jersey. Preferred: • 7+ years of commissioning, energy management, or building optimization experience., • Experience supporting utility-sponsored energy efficiency or energy management programs., • Experience evaluating and troubleshooting:, • Air handling systems, • Chilled water systems, • Hot water systems, • Steam systems, • Variable frequency drives, • Building automation systems, • Industrial process systems, • Experience with energy metering, submetering, and data acquisition systems., • Familiarity with ASHRAE Guideline 0 and Guideline 36 concepts., • Experience supporting SEM initiatives, energy teams, organizational change efforts, and continuous improvement programs., • Experience developing and implementing Measurement and Verification (M&V) plans., • CEM, CMVP, and/or CBCP certification, • Affiliations with ASHRAE, IEEE, and other relevant industry organizations, • Experience/expertise with data analytics in Excel is required, • Advanced expertise with macros, VBA, or other data analytics platforms such as Python or R What You Will Get in Return: • Engaging work environment, • Competitive salary based on qualifications, • Flexible personal time off, 10 holidays, including two flex holidays, • Maternity/Paternity paid leave, • 401(k) Plan, • Medical, vision, and dental insurance, • Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability insurance, • Reimbursement for professional development training or certification Employment with EMC Insights is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check and reference check. If applicable to the position, a pre-employment drug screen may also be required. Compensation Range $100,000 - $130,000 (Currency – USD)