Senior Building Controls & Energy Systems Engineer

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory; United States; On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks a Building Operations and Controls Engineer to improve energy and water efficiency in federal and commercial facilities. You will develop, demonstrate, and apply Building Re-tuning™ methods, integrate control systems, and diagnose faults to enhance performance.

The role requires familiarity with HVAC controls, data analysis, and developing technical approaches. Travel up to 25% may be required as part of field work and sponsor engagements.

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 5+ years relevant work experience OR MS/MA with 3+ years OR PhD with 1+ year.
• Experience in building energy systems, design, commissioning, controls, operations and maintenance.
• Experience with building energy modeling and diagnostic methods.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects in building controls and energy efficiency.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Develop technical reports, journal articles, and present findings at conferences.
• Travel up to 25% for field work and sponsor engagements.

Skills

Building energy modeling

Data analysis with Python/R

Collaborative teamwork

Technical communication

Experimental research planning

Education

BS/BA +5 years

MS/MA +3 years

PhD +1 year

Tools

eQUEST

EnergyPlus

BAS data analysis tools

Job description

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory seeks a Building Operations and Controls Engineer to improve energy and water efficiency in federal and commercial facilities. You will develop, demonstrate, and apply Building Re-tuning™ methods, integrate control systems, and diagnose faults to enhance performance.

The role requires familiarity with HVAC controls, data analysis, and developing technical approaches. Travel up to 25% may be required as part of field work and sponsor engagements.