Retro Commissioning Controls Consultant

Frontier Energy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Frontier Energy in Austin, TX seeks a technically skilled, customer‑focused SEM professional to launch and grow our Strategic Energy Management program for commercial, institutional, and industrial customers in Texas. You will pair hands‑on facility investigations with HVAC/controls expertise and energy analysis to identify lasting energy improvements.

The ideal candidate has practical experience with HVAC systems, BAS/EMS/BMS, or industrial controls and will work with customers and facilities

Qualifications

• 4+ years of work experience related to HVAC, building automation, energy management, or industrial controls.
• Strong written and verbal communication to build trust with customers.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of prioritizing workload.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Teams, Excel, Word).
• Ability to travel up to 30% regionally and work independently when needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary SEM technical advisor and energy coach for customers.
• Develop strong relationships with Facility Champions and operations staff.
• Conduct detailed facility walkthroughs and energy assessments at large facilities.
• Investigate HVAC, controls, BAS/EMS/BMS, lighting, and other energy systems.
• Coordinate with BAS/EMS/BMS and control systems to identify optimization opportunities.
• Translate opportunities into concrete energy management action plans.
• Track implementation and verify ongoing effectiveness of changes.

Job description

At Frontier Energy, we’re more than just engineers and professionals—we’re a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries dedicated to advancing clean energy solutions. Our mission is to pioneer the intelligent use of energy for a sustainable and resilient future.

We offer a collaborative and dynamic workplace where your ideas are heard, nurtured, and transformed into impactful solutions. With a flat hierarchy and open-door policy, every team member is empowered to experiment, take ownership, and make a real difference.

Beyond fostering an inspiring culture, we provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of energy while leaving a positive impact on the world.

Frontier Energy is seeking a technically skilled, customer-focused professional to support the launch and growth of a Strategic Energy Management (SEM) program for commercial, institutional, and industrial customers in Texas. This role combines hands‑on facility investigation, HVAC and controls expertise, energy analysis, and customer coaching to identify and sustain energy‑saving operational improvements.

The ideal candidate has practical experience with HVAC systems, building automation or energy management systems (BAS/EMS/BMS), industrial controls, or PLCs and can effectively work with both technical systems and the people who operate them. Direct SEM experience is not required.

This is a full‑time position based in our Austin, Texas office, with up to 30% regional travel, including occasional overnight travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary SEM technical advisor and energy coach for participating customers.
• Develop strong working relationships with each customer’s designated Facility Champion and facility/operations personnel.
• Conduct detailed facility walkthroughs and operational assessments at large commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
• Investigate HVAC, refrigeration, central plant, controls, lighting, compressed air, process, and other significant energy‑consuming systems.
• Work directly with building automation systems (BAS), energy management systems (EMS/BMS), and control systems to understand current operating sequences and identify optimization opportunities.
• Help customers translate identified opportunities into specific, actionable energy management action plans.
• Track implementation and verify that operational changes remain in place.
• Participate in customer recruitment, presentations, workshops, and cohort meetings as the SEM program expands.

Required Skills

• 4+ years of work experience with HVAC, controls, building automation, energy management systems commissioning/retro‑commissioning, industrial controls, or facility energy management. Strong sales and/or customer service communication skills, both verbally and in writing, that authentically build trust and influence without authority.
• Proven ability to coordinate, guide, and review work from staff and partners to ensure quality and accountability.
• Detailed and organized self‑starter with the ability to prioritize a workload and proactively identify and resolve problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential, with a strong emphasis on Teams for collaboration, Excel for data analysis, and Word for producing technical reports.
• Must be willing and able to contribute in a team environment, while also possessing the capability to perform work independently.
• Ability to coordinate travel logistics for off‑site activity.
• Ability to independently travel to sites throughout the region up to 30% of the time, including occasional overnight travel.

Preferred Skills

• 3 – 5 years of Direct prior Strategic Energy Management (SEM) experience.
• Previous experience supporting staff performing proactive customer engagement activities. Knowledge of building systems, energy efficiency, and how customers make decisions regarding energy usage.
• Knowledge of energy and finance calculation concepts such as kWh, Btu, Dth, simple paybacks, and ROI.
• Strong data entry skills to enter information in tracking systems/databases and ability to analyze and interpret the data to solve practical problems.

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