Energy Performance Engineer
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| Job Type | Direct Hire |
| Area | toronto, Canada |
| Sector | Consulting Engineering |
| Salary | 0 Per Hour |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | bh-3028 |
| Job Views | 343 |
- Description
- Our client is seeking a proven Project Engineer with a solid understanding of the design and workings of building energy systems. The right candidate possesses the experience, curiosity, and ingenuity to join their ongoing exploration of high-performance buildings, reducing and eliminating carbon emissions, and their continuing development of hands-on services, processes and tools to make every building the best it can be. The ideal candidate for this position is equally comfortable on site, in a design office, and in meetings with clients and contractors.
Key Responsibilities:- Guide evidence-based retrofit and operational solutions for mechanical and electrical systems in commercial and institutional buildings
- Analyze and interpret building energy and water performance metrics for a wide range of building types and building systems
- Work with clients and employees to help them better understand building performance, and assist them in identifying and implementing performance improvements and measures that reduce carbon emissions
- Lead and mentor junior engineers and manage sub-consultants
- Apply creativity in achieving practical solutions to meet required business case parameters
- Develop new and improved methods and tools for use with building owners/managers; and
- Work closely with top experts in the field of building performance and carbon emission reductions, taking on increasing responsibility for the company’s technical excellence and leadership
Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications- Mechanical Engineering Degree (B.Eng/M.Eng) or Mechanical Engineering Technologist Diploma
- P.Eng., or working towards P.Eng. (CET designated candidates may also be considered)
- 4+ years of HVAC design and systems analysis experience
- 3+ years of experience in building energy systems analysis, retrofit design and operations
- Should have working experience with building modeling software such as eQuest, Energy Plus or similar equivalent software
- Exposure to Carbon Neutral Energy Emission assessments for buildings
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical building systems is essential
- Working knowledge with building automation systems, sequences of operation, and mechanical systems retro-commissioning would be considered an asset
- Working experience in applying key current ASHRAE 62.1, 90.1 and CSA Z317.2 standards and guidelines
- Experience with employee direction, supervision and development of more junior technical staff
- Excellent listening, written and oral communication skills with experience in facilitation of teams
- Curiosity to go deep in understanding cause and effect relationships between building design/operations and actual energy and water performance
- Systems thinking, analytical and modeling skills
- Proficiency with Excel
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
