Building Engineer

Grove Technical Resources; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Grove Technical Resources is seeking a Building Performance Engineer based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role involves delivering HVAC Fault Detection and Diagnostics support for global facilities, translating building analytics into actionable recommendations.

The ideal candidate will have a Baccalaureate degree and 2+ years in HVAC systems or facilities engineering. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with clients.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in HVAC systems or facilities engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in operations or commissioning.
• Ability to analyze HVAC performance data.

Responsibilities

• Provide HVAC Fault Detection & Diagnostics support for global facilities.
• Lead service meetings with facilities and operations teams.
• Analyze building analytics data to identify HVAC faults.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building Automation Systems (BAS)

Technical communication

Education

Baccalaureate degree or equivalent

Tools

Clockworks Analytics

CMMS

Job description

Position Description

Building Performance Engineer delivers ongoing HVAC Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) support for global facilities, translating building analytics into actionable maintenance and optimization improvements. The role partners with facilities, operations, and BAS teams to identify HVAC issues, develop operational and control optimization recommendations, and support analytics deployment to improve performance, comfort, and energy efficiency.

Location and Travel

Minneapolis, Minnesota (4 days onsite and 1 remote). Preferred location: candidate located near the client facilities in Minnesota. Candidates located near other client sites, including Denver, North Haven, Tempe, Tijuana, and Puerto Rico, will also be considered. Must be willing to travel up to 10% to support site engagement, deployment activities, and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing HVAC FDD support for global facilities, independently managing assigned building performance efforts and translating analytics insights into actionable maintenance and optimization improvements.
• Lead recurring service meetings with facilities, operations, energy teams, and BAS engineers.
• Review building documentation (mechanical drawings, BAS documentation, control sequences, TAB reports) to understand system design intent.
• Analyze building analytics data to identify HVAC faults, inefficiencies, and operational issues.
• Develop and prioritize maintenance and optimization recommendations, including control sequence improvements, setpoint adjustments, and scheduling optimization.
• Create data‑driven visualizations to communicate findings and quantify operational and energy impacts.
• Clearly communicate technical recommendations to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate with BAS vendors and controls contractors to support data‑driven maintenance and optimization efforts.
• Support internal teams during FDD deployment and analytics.

Products / Systems Supported

• Clockworks Analytics (FDD platform)
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• HVAC equipment

Target Experience

• 3–7 years in HVAC systems, facilities engineering, BAS, or energy/analytics roles.
• Open to more experience and potentially hiring at a higher level if the right candidate is found.

Minimum Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree (or a foreign degree that satisfies 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A)2).
• 2+ years’ experience in HVAC systems, building operations, commissioning, or related facilities engineering.

Working Knowledge

• Airside and central plant HVAC systems.
• Building Automation Systems (BAS) and control strategies.
• HVAC sequences of operation and system interconnections.
• Experience analyzing HVAC performance data, trends, alarms, and operational behavior.
• Ability to independently develop technical recommendations based on system performance data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Fault Detection & Diagnostics (FDD) platforms, including Clockworks Analytics or similar building performance analytics tools.
• Experience with advanced Building Automation Systems, including Niagara‑based or other enterprise BAS platforms.
• Experience navigating BAS front ends, reviewing control logic, and supporting data‑driven troubleshooting and optimization efforts.
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS) and data‑driven maintenance workflows.
• Experience working collaboratively with BAS vendors or controls contractors.
• Familiarity with energy management, sustainability initiatives, or smart building technology.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer and communicate with peers and co‑workers. Work may be performed in confined space(s), in restricted position(s), or with exposure to temperature/weather extremes. This work will follow established safe work procedures. Duties involve frequent exposure to noise, dirt, odors, or similarly unpleasant surroundings. Work involves physical exertion in the transporting of various materials or equipment. Work may require sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Work involves climbing and/or use of ladders or stairs as required.