Commissioning Engineer III

Commissioning Engineer III+ Position

HEAPY is seeking a Commissioning/Optimization Engineer or Administrator to join our Colleague First culture in our Cleveland office. You’ll be empowered to do meaningful work, develop lasting relationships, and be part of a team where your ideas, growth, and authentic self are truly valued.

This colleague independently performs a variety of assignments related to Energy Assessment, Energy Conservation, Facility Optimization, Energy Studies, Measurement Verification, Monitoring-Based Commissioning, and Commissioning/Validation projects while fostering a collaborative approach to all activities and works effectively with other practice colleagues.

This position normally requires a 2-year or 4-year engineering degree or equivalent working knowledge/experience in a technical role in the built environment, such as Commissioning Technician, HVAC Technician, or Energy Specialist (at least 5 years of experience). A top candidate would have working knowledge of various computer software packages, instrumentation, and testing equipment. The position should have achieved or be working toward an appropriate Commissioning Certification, such as the CEM, CxA, etc.,

or trades certifications.

• Maintains clear knowledge of HEAPY Corporate Vision, Mission, and Core Values and demonstrates awareness of how those objectives relate to all position responsibilities.
• Approaches all assigned tasks as an opportunity for growth and experience, modeling the way for peers.
• Continually advances technical education and personal development aligned with goals.
• As needed, reviews and provides feedback on energy models that simulate building performance and energy usage, measurements for verification, and standards.
• Initiates collaboration with engineering colleagues to:
• Successfully develop and perform system installation verification and functional performance testing.
• Perform onsite validation and review of equipment and controls to identify proper operation and/or opportunities to improve performance.
• Prepare and review energy calculations, utility rate structures, testing procedures, plans, or reports involving HVAC, lighting, standby power, and other energy-consuming or producing equipment, components, or systems.
• Leverages MEP system knowledge to identify and quantify energy conservation measures (ECMs), working with design teams to recommend efficiency improvements.
• Mentors and supports colleagues in their technical development and professional growth at the request of the Operations Manager or Practice Technical Leader.
• Leads clients’ engagements by translating technical findings into meaningful recommendations, project scopes, and business cases.
• Prepares clear, visually compelling reports and presentations for internal teams, owners, and decision-makers.
• Performs life cycle cost analyses and evaluates project cash flow and incentive opportunities, preparing clear, visually compelling reports and presentations for internal teams, owners, and decision-makers.
• Stays informed of evolving energy codes, policies, incentives, and technologies to keep our clients ahead of the curve.
• May support documents and submittals for client pursuits of LEED, Energy Star, and other relevant designations/certifications.
• Other responsibilities as needed/requested.

• Ability to remain sedentary at a workstation for long periods of time while operating a keyboard and using a computer screen.
• Ability to communicate in person, electronically, and via phone with other individuals.
• Possession of reliable transportation to and from the project.
• Ability to work in all elements of indoor and outdoor environments which include heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
• Ability to access all areas of the jobsite with activities that include ascending and descending stairs, scaffolding, ladders, navigating elevation changes, etc.
• Capable of working in physical positions that may include maneuvering self into different positions traditionally achieved by kneeling, sitting, standing, squatting, bending over, etc.
• Ability to move, transport, or position items…