Senior Building Efficiency Engineer

Blue Signal Search; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Professional development support

Job summary

Blue Signal Search is seeking a Senior Building Efficiency Engineer to lead technical initiatives that optimize facility operations across a diverse portfolio of commercial and institutional projects.

In a hybrid work environment, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams through design, construction, and post-occupancy phases to deliver measurable improvements in sustainability, energy performance, occupant comfort, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from ABET-accredited program or equivalent.
• Experience with commercial or institutional building systems and projects.
• Experience evaluating building performance and supporting improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems and related engineering principles.
• Proficiency with technical software, analytical tools, and industry-standard equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact directly with clients and project teams.
• Ability to balance office responsibilities with field work at client facilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead building performance assessments and energy evaluations for new and existing facilities.
• Review building operations and system performance to recommend practical improvements and enhancements.
• Conduct commissioning activities including system verification, functional performance testing, and field observations.
• Review facility systems and operations to identify opportunities for improved overall performance.
• Develop engineering documentation, reports, and technical recommendations to support building performance initiatives.
• Evaluate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to improve system reliability, occupant comfort, and energy performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout design, construction, and post-occupancy phases.
• Review technical data and performance metrics to support building improvement initiatives.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to clients, project teams, and stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
• Support technical and financial evaluations to help guide project planning and decision-making.
• Stay current with evolving building codes, industry standards, commissioning practices, and energy technologies.
• Mentor junior engineering staff while contributing to a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Field work

Client interaction

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

Technical software

Analytical tools

Job description

Travel: Local/regional travel to project locations as needed.

Are you passionate about improving how buildings perform while reducing energy consumption and enhancing occupant comfort? An established engineering consulting organization is expanding its building performance team and seeking a Senior Building Efficiency Engineer to lead technical initiatives that optimize facility operations across a diverse portfolio of commercial and institutional projects.

This is an opportunity to work alongside multidisciplinary engineering professionals on projects that deliver measurable results in sustainability, energy efficiency, and operational excellence. You'll play an important role in supporting projects that improve building performance while providing technical expertise and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.

This Role Offers

• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects that improve the performance and sustainability of complex facilities.
• Hybrid work environment with flexibility between office, client sites, and remote work.
• Collaborative team environment that encourages continuous learning and professional development.
• Exposure to diverse commercial, healthcare, higher education, government, and institutional projects.
• Competitive compensation, performance incentives, comprehensive benefits, retirement savings program, paid time off, and ongoing professional development support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead building performance assessments and energy evaluations for new and existing facilities.
• Review building operations and system performance to recommend practical improvements and enhancements.
• Conduct commissioning activities including system verification, functional performance testing, and field observations.
• Review facility systems and operations to identify opportunities for improved overall performance.
• Develop engineering documentation, reports, and technical recommendations to support building performance initiatives.
• Evaluate mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to improve system reliability, occupant comfort, and energy performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams throughout design, construction, and post-occupancy phases.
• Review technical data and performance metrics to support building improvement initiatives.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to clients, project teams, and stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.
• Support technical and financial evaluations to help guide project planning and decision-making.
• Stay current with evolving building codes, industry standards, commissioning practices, and energy technologies.
• Mentor junior engineering staff while contributing to a collaborative and knowledge-sharing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an ABET accredited program, or equivalent combination of education and applicable experience.
• Demonstrated experience working with commercial or institutional building systems and engineering projects.
• Experience evaluating building performance and supporting technical improvement initiatives.
• Strong understanding of commercial building systems and related engineering principles
• Proficiency with technical software, analytical tools, and industry-standard equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact directly with clients and project teams.
• Ability to balance office responsibilities with field work at client facilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional engineering certification or the ability to obtain relevant credentials is preferred
• Progress toward or possession of credentials such as Certified Energy Manager (CEM), Certified Commissioning Authority (CxA), Certified Commissioning Professional (CCP), Professional Engineer (PE), or comparable industry certifications.
• Experience supporting initiatives focused on improving building performance and operational efficiency
• Knowledge of building performance principles and industry best practices.