Retro Commissioning Controls Consultant

Frontier Energy, Inc.; Austin (TX); Presencial; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Frontier Energy, Inc. is seeking a technically skilled SEM professional to support the launch and growth of a SEM program for commercial, institutional, and industrial clients in Texas.

You will perform facility investigations, HVAC/controls expertise, energy analysis, and customer coaching to identify and sustain energy-saving improvements. The role requires hands-on work with BAS/EMS/BMS, industrial controls, and PLCs, plus strong customer-facing communication.

Qualificações

• 4+ years in HVAC, controls, BAS/EMS, or facility energy management.
• Strong verbal and written communication to build trust.
• Detail-oriented with ability to prioritize and solve problems.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as SEM technical advisor and energy coach for customers.
• Develop relationships with Facility Champions and staff.
• Conduct facility walkthroughs and energy assessments at large facilities.
• Coordinate with BAS/EMS/BMS and control systems to identify optimization opportunities.
• Translate opportunities into actionable energy management plans.
• Track implementations and verify sustained changes.
• Support recruitment, presentations, and SEM program growth.

Conhecimentos

HVAC & controls

Customer communication

Coordination & leadership

MS Office data analysis

Ferramentas

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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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