Energy Efficiency & Building Sustainability Lead

WSP Global Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Specialist in San Francisco to lead energy efficiency, building performance, retro-commissioning, and decarbonization projects across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors.

You will oversee project scope, risk management, client relationships, and team development while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and high-quality results. A PE license or equivalent credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3–5+ years of progressive experience in mechanical engineering, building systems, energy efficiency or sustainability consulting.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, hydronic, plumbing, and building performance optimization.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent analytical, technical writing, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full project lifecycle from planning through execution, commissioning, and closeout.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of engineers, sustainability consultants, planners, and technical specialists.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and per contract requirements.
• Develop and oversee project scopes, risk mitigation strategies, and client deliverables.
• Communicate effectively with clients and key stakeholders.
• Provide technical leadership in building systems and energy efficiency.
• Review analyses, engineering calculations, designs, and reports.
• Support data-driven solutions to improve energy performance and reduce costs.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and best practices.

Skills

HVAC systems

Hydronic systems

Plumbing systems

Building performance optimization

Energy efficiency & decarbonization

Building design & commissioning

Analytical thinking

Technical writing

Problem solving

Client management

Multi-priority management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility

LEED Accreditation or Energy Management Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Revit

Building performance modeling tools

Job description

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Specialist in San Francisco to lead energy efficiency, building performance, retro-commissioning, and decarbonization projects across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors.

You will oversee project scope, risk management, client relationships, and team development while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and high-quality results. A PE license or equivalent credentials are preferred.