HGA ยท 4 months ago
Sr Building Performance Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$121K/yr - $161K/yr
15+ years expHGA is a national award-winning interdisciplinary design firm rooted in architecture and engineering, seeking a Senior Building Performance Engineer to lead and expand its Building Performance practice on the East Coast. The role involves leading commissioning of building systems, collaborating on energy efficiency strategies, and managing sustainability projects across various sectors.
ArchitectureCivil EngineeringInterior Design
Responsibilities
Lead commissioning of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and automation systems
Collaborate with clients and design teams on decarbonization and energy efficiency strategies at both building and campus scales
Act as sustainability team leader/project manager across sectors like Science & Technology, Higher Education, and Healthcare
Evaluate and improve performance of existing buildings
Support and train junior engineers
Develop opportunities for future work, including meeting with clients, writing proposals, developing fees, preparing for and attending interviews and negotiating contracts
Lead strategic client and design team engagements around decarbonization, energy efficiency, and optimization strategies at building and campus scales
Serve as sustainability team leader/project manager, coordinating with interdisciplinary design team members and external consultants on projects in multiple sectors including Science & Technology, Higher Education, and Healthcare
Serve as the lead commissioning authority and lead or perform commissioning tasks and responsibilities as outlined in ASHRAE Commissioning Guideline 0-2019
Perform retro-commissioning services for existing buildings
Assist in the training and development of engineers
Qualification
Required
BS and/or Masters degree in relevant Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical or other similar degree and demonstrated competencies)
15+ years of relevant experience
Great communication skills
Ability to connect and collaborate with peers across HGA offices on a regular cadence to coordinate workload and support as needed
Strong initiative/be a self-starter
Ability to identify opportunities and take action without direct supervision
Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work with a variety of individuals
Demonstrated effectiveness in managing clients, project teams and project processes
Excellent written and verbal skills
Knowledge Microsoft Office Suite products
Highly motivated to learn more about sustainable practices and is passionate about sustainability and energy efficiency
Preferred
PE, CEM or similar
A commissioning certification from the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), or the Building Commissioning Association (BCA)
Experience with automatic controls operation, and troubleshooting
Experience in optimizing HVAC systems for comfort, IAQ and energy efficiency
General navigation knowledge of multiple types of Building Automation Systems, for example, 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 such as Climate Consultant, Ladybug and Honeybee for Grasshopper, DIVA for Rhino, COMFEN, WUFI, Therm, Insight 360, or Sefaira
Experience with advanced design phase energy modeling, such as Trane Trace, Open Studio, eQuest and IESVE
Familiarity with architectural production software: AutoCAD, Revit, Sketch-Up, Rhino and/or related software
Experience conducting Structural and Whole Building Life Cycle Assessments
Benefits
Annual bonus and success sharing bonus program
401(k) guaranteed contribution
Paid parental leave
Medical, dental and life insurance plans
PTO
Short- and long-term disability programs
Company
HGA
HGA is a national interdisciplinary design firm committed to making a positive, lasting impact for our clients and communities through research-based, holistic solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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