Building Performance Engineer / Technician

Job Description

The Building Performance Engineer / Technician will play a critical role in supporting building owners and operators to enhance energy efficiency and reduce operational costs. This role will focus on providing on-site technical support, implementing energy-saving measures, and optimizing building systems to improve energy performance. The Engineer / Technician will collaborate closely with building management and engineering teams to identify opportunities for improvement, monitor system performance, and execute actionable solutions that lead to long-term energy savings.

The overall objective of this position is to coordinate and support the various tasks related to Existing Building Decarbonization. The Building Performance Engineer / Technician must have an in-depth understanding of the local HVAC industry.

Main responsibilities of the Building Performance Engineer / Technician include, but are not limited to :

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor building systems, equipment, and operations to ensure optimal energy performance.
• Perform energy audits and building assessments to identify inefficiencies, operational changes, and areas of improvement.
• Gather and analyze data from building systems (BAS, lighting, water systems, etc.) to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for operational optimization.
• Coordinate implementation of operational changes, including BAS setpoint adjustments, lighting schedules, and equipment calibrations to reduce energy consumption and improve system performance.
• Work with building owners, operators, and facility management teams to prioritize and implement energy-saving solutions.
• Assist with troubleshooting building systems to identify faults and recommend cost-effective solutions to enhance energy performance.
• Ensure that energy-saving measures align with sustainability goals and comply with relevant energy codes, standards, and regulations such as DC BEPS.
• Provide detailed reports on energy consumption, system performance, optimization strategies, and recommended actions. Track progress and savings realized from implemented measures.
• Educate building staff on best practices for energy efficiency, including routine maintenance tasks that can help improve operational performance.

Requirements and Qualifications

The position requires the ability to work independently and in a team and gives tremendous room for personal growth and professional development within our growing company.

The following qualifications are required :

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The following qualifications are preferred :