Pinchin in the US · 13 hours ago
Director, Performance Engineering & Commissioning
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $210K/yr
10+ years expPinchin is a national building solutions firm focused on making buildings safe, healthy, resilient, and sustainable. The Director of Performance Engineering & Commissioning will lead and expand the engineering practice, focusing on building performance, regulatory-driven upgrades, and decarbonization across major U.S. markets.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Lead and expand our engineering, commissioning, and energy modeling practice nationally
Develop scalable delivery solutions tailored to regulatory driven scopes (ie: Building Performance Standards, Energy & Maintenance Codes) to ensure new construction and existing building compliance focusing on decarbonization, electrification and performance-driven upgrades
Help shape business strategy and service offerings: you’ll have a voice in firm-wide growth and innovation
Build industry presence through thought leadership, conference participation, and key partnerships
Serve as the senior technical authority on MEP modernization, electrification concepts, and performance-driven design for complex buildings
Oversee energy and decarbonization studies, energy and environmental modeling, energy management programs, IAQ testing, regulatory emissions compliance, commissioning (Cx/RCx), and MEP system upgrades
Advanced understanding of building envelope systems, including roofs, opaque walls, air and vapor barriers, and fenestrations systems, and their interaction with HVAC load and occupant comfort
Demonstrate expertise in evaluating whole-building energy performance, identifying efficiency opportunities, and implementing integrated solution that optimize both system operation and enclosure performance
Strong understanding of air leakage, insulation, glazing performance, and thermal bridging and their impact on energy consumption and indoor environmental quality
Establish rigorous quality standards, review high-impact deliverables, and provide coaching to elevate team capabilities
Manage a portfolio of high-visibility projects with major commercial owners, developers, and institutions
Partner with sustainability and code compliance teams to integrate BPS strategy with technical implementation
Manage team’s project schedule, scope, and budget control — ensuring excellence and profitability
Recruit, mentor, and develop engineers and commissioning professionals at multiple levels
Build a collaborative culture across disciplines including sustainability, building science, and compliance
Implement career progression pathways and contribute to a strong internal talent pipeline
Serve as a trusted advisor to key clients — translating regulatory pressures into practical engineering action plans
Support business development through proposal strategy, pricing, client presentations, and relationship management
Identify cross-selling opportunities across decarbonization, commissioning, and compliance programs
Engage and participate in local and national key building sector industry associations (e.g. BOMA, ASHARE, USGBC) to stay abreast of industry trends, influence standards, and identify strategic business opportunities
Represent CodeGreen as the subject matter expert at industry conferences, webinars, and other public forums related to high performance building strategies, commissioning, and energy efficiency
Qualification
Required
10+ years of MEP engineering experience, including retrofit/electrification work for existing buildings (and building energy modeling)
PE license required
Expertise in HVAC system design, decarbonization planning, and/or commissioning
Experience with energy modeling tools (eQuest, DOE2, Design Builder and/or IES)
Understanding of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), heat transfer, thermal modeling, and hygrothermal analysis
Track record of leading technical teams and managing major projects
Strong communication and client leadership capabilities
Experience navigating building performance regulatory requirements (LL97, ASHRAE Standards, Energy Codes, etc.)
Proven ability to collaborate across architecture, MEP engineering, and construction disciplines to deliver integrated, high-performance building solutions
Benefits
Competitive compensation, benefits, and Insurance (health dental, etc.) with employer contributions.
Ten paid holidays, competitive PTO program, and paid Parental Leave!
Employee Assistance Program.
401(k) Program with Company Match
Professional development and training opportunities.
Educational and professional membership dues reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Company
Pinchin in the US
Pinchin, LLC is one of North America's premier environmental, engineering, building science, and health & safety consulting firms.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase