Senior Building Energy Engineer

Impact Lighting; United States; Remote; USD 172,000 - 241,000; Part time

Job summary

IMPACTenergy is seeking a Senior Retro-Commissioning RCx / Energy Auditor to join our remote team. The role involves performing ASHRAE Level I-III energy audits, RCx site investigations, and evaluating HVAC, BAS, DDC, and lighting in large buildings.

You will prepare technical audit reports, energy savings analyses, cost estimates, and detailed sequences of operation for controls contractors. Travel to Colorado is required about twice yearly (two-day site visits), with about 10% travel and ~90%

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience performing commercial energy audits, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
• Experience with large commercial buildings (100,000+ SF).
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Exceptional technical writing and client presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform On-Site Energy Audits & Building Assessments (ASHRAE Level I-III, RCx).
• Prepare technical energy audit reports, calculations, and energy savings analyses.
• Develop implementation cost estimates and payback calculations; produce sequences of operation for controls contractors.

Skills

HVAC systems

Building Automation Systems

Direct Digital Controls

Energy conservation measures

Technical writing

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Senior Retro-Commissioning (RCx) / Energy Auditor - Building Energy Engineer

Location:

Remote (Travel Required to Colorado)

Time Commitment:

Approximately 10+ hours per week

Travel:

Two-day site visit in Colorado approximately 2 times per year

About IMPACTenergy

IMPACTenergy is a leader in building energy optimization for the hospitality industry. We specialize in energy audits, retro-commissioning, building optimization, benchmarking, and implementation support for hotels and commercial buildings in Colorado.

This position is ideal for:

• A senior engineer with a full-time job looking to earn additional income by working approximately 10+ hours per week.
• A small engineering firm looking for a recurring client and long-term partnership.

three primary responsibilities:

1. Perform On-Site Energy Audits & Building Assessments

• Conduct ASHRAE Level I-III Energy Audits and Retro-Commissioning (RCx) site investigations.
• Evaluate HVAC systems, Building Automation Systems (BAS), controls, lighting, and other building systems.
• Identify Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs) and operational improvements.
• Travel to project sites (primarily Colorado) approximately two times per year.

2. Prepare Technical Energy Audit Reports

• Develop comprehensive engineering reports documenting findings and recommendations.
• Perform engineering calculations and energy savings analysis.
• Estimate implementation costs, utility savings, and financial payback.
• Proficient in developing detailed sequences of operation that can be handed directly to controls contractors for implementation.
• Create clear implementation plans that contractors and owners can execute.

3. Support Clients Through Implementation

• Participate in client meetings to explain audit findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate with owners, mechanical contractors, controls contractors, and vendors.
• Provide engineering support through completion of the recommended energy measures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of experience performing commercial energy audits, commissioning, or retro-commissioning.
• Extensive experience with large commercial buildings (100,000+ SF).
• Strong knowledge of:
• HVAC systems
• Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Direct Digital Controls (DDC)
• Energy Conservation Measures (ECMs)
• Experience developing engineering calculations and energy savings analyses.
• Exceptional technical writing skills.
• Strong communication and client presentation skills.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or related field (required).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.
• Highly organized and able to work independently.

Compensation & Logistics

• Pay: $125-$175 per hour (DOE)
• Remote Work: Approximately 90%
• Travel: Approximately 10% (primarily Colorado)
• Colorado-based candidates preferred but not required.